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EFCC Chairman Astonished by Scale of Nigeria’s Public Fund Theft
Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of Nigeria’s EFCC, expressed astonishment at Nigeria’s resilience despite massive public fund theft. He shared that upon reviewing case files, he often questions how the country manages to endure. Olukoyede, the first southerner to lead the anti-graft agency, emphasized that exposure to these files would move Nigerians to tears.
Speaking during a meeting with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Olukoyede highlighted the staggering amounts stolen and illicitly moved to private accounts, lamenting the moral and ethical implications for Nigeria. He stressed that eradicating public corruption is crucial for Nigeria to thrive and suggested that transparency and accountability must be integral to both public and private sectors to achieve national development.
Catholics across Benue State came together on Thursday in a heartfelt prayer walk, seeking God’s help for peace to return to the troubled region. The walk, which drew large crowds from different parishes, was marked by hymns, placards, and quiet reflection. Priests, religious groups, and lay faithful joined in solidarity as they moved through the streets.
They also prayed for the victims of the recent violence, including those killed in the attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where many lives were lost. Those who took part in the procession spoke out about the rising insecurity and called for healing, unity, and a renewed sense of justice in the state.
The recent surprise visit to Benue State by President Bola Tinubu has stirred many reactions from the public.
It was reported that some school children who were outside were urged to welcome the president under the rain.
It was also noted that what started as a simple welcome turned into a political rally for the President and the Governor of the state.
This gained many criticisms from the public, especially online, as they shared their thoughts on the visit and the welcome. Many highlighted the fact that it was meant to be a condolence visit and not a celebratory event.
It has been reported that President Bola Tinubu just arrived to Benue State amid the violence attacks happening.
It can be recalled that the state recently through a massacre as 200 lives were lost due to the violence attacks by armed people.
No solutions has been addresses to what will happen in Benue state, till now. President Tinubu arrives to Benue state, the people now hope for a solution to be given and justice to be served.
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