By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The EFCC has cautioned Nigerians over a fake TikTok account declaring that it does not run any such account.

Read statement below:
The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to activities of some fraudsters who on Thursday, 27 February, 2025, organised a live session on a Tik-Tok platform using the Commission’s logo to generate traffic and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

According to the Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale the fraudsters used six fake accounts all bearing the logo of the Commission and names of non-existent directorates.

Among the names and logos used for the fraudulent live session are: “EFCC of Nigeria”, “EFCC Lagos”, “EFCC Delta”, “EFCC of Benin”,” EFCC of Jos,” and “EFCC Saga.”

The Commission has no Tik-Tok account and the public is advised to discountenance any such account bearing the insignia of the Commission.

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

As the ongoing power struggle within the Lagos State House of Assembly, embattled former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has alleged that Mojisola Meranda, who replaced him as Speaker, has resigned from her position.

In an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today,” Obasa claimed that Meranda openly declared her resignation during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Marina.

Addressing the withdrawal of Meranda’s security aides while his own were reinstated, Obasa said, “When my security was withdrawn without my consent, did I complain? At the Marina meeting, Meranda herself said she had stepped down. When you resign, the paraphernalia of office is removed.”

Obasa maintains that his removal by 36 of the 40-member House is invalid. “I have never been removed. I am not against removal, but it must follow the rules of the House and the Constitution,” he asserted.

Earlier on Thursday, Obasa arrived at the Assembly under heavy security and presided over a plenary with reportedly only four members present.

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Nigerian Government has strongly defended its decision to approve a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunications services.

Speaking after leading the management of Airtel Nigeria to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Tinubu,

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, made the clarification on Thursday shortly after leading the management of Airtel Nigeria to the presidential Villa in Abuja.

Dr. Tijani who cited job protection for Nigerians and the need to prevent multinational firms from leaving the country, as reasons for the increment, explained that the decision aligns with the need to ensure the sustainability of foreign investment amidst rising operational costs and inflationary trends.

While noting that government carefully considered the decision, given the critical role the telecoms sector plays in the country’s economy, the minister highlighted that the sector, including its entire value chain, employs nearly half a million Nigerians.

He further disclosed that the request for a tariff increase had been pending before the current administration took office, but President Bola Tinubu insisted on a thorough evaluation before approving any adjustments.

Tijani emphasised that the government’s focus extends beyond affordability to ensuring meaningful access to telecommunications services.

The minister observed that while private sector investment in the telecoms industry remains crucial, the government is actively working to ensure universal access to high-quality connectivity across Nigeria.