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EFCC Arrests Edo State Officials Days Before Handover, Halts Government Operations
EFCC Arrests Edo State Officials Days Before Handover, Halts Government Operations
Less than 11 days before outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki hands over to Governor-Elect Sen. Monday Okpebholo, officials in Edo State have been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Sources report the arrests aim to prevent last-minute withdrawals from state accounts following a budget approval by the Edo State House of Assembly.
Due to these detentions, government activities have stalled, with civil servants and pensioners reportedly unable to receive their payments, and security expenses and other obligations left unmet. The EFCC is expected to hold the officials until November 12, Obaseki’s final day in office.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
FAAN Reassures Nigerians Amid Ebola Concerns
JAMB Releases Withheld Results of 279 Students
