Robby Akeju, Author at Freedom Online

EFCC nabs ex-Skye Bank chair, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged N36bn, $30m fraud

Robby Akeju — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:09:38 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former board Chairman of defunct Skye Bank Plc Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of fund A source close to the commission said on Friday that Ayeni, a businessman, was picked on Thursday in Abuja. The former chairman, the source said, […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for $516m loan for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway

Robby Akeju — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:33:37 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval for a $516.3 million syndicated loan to finance key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The Superhighway is a major infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The request, contained in a letter read during plenary on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeks legislative authorisation in […]

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Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa; Oyedele becomes Finance Minister

Robby Akeju — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:58:49 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. In a statement issued by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the SGF, Akume said that two […]

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PDP crisis: Wike says ‘we are winning in courts because God is with us’

Robby Akeju — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:03:28 +0000

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says there is still room for those who left Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return to the party. Wike, PDP factional national leader, stated this on Monday during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at Wadata Plaza, the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He […]

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Why some Youth Corps members have not been mobilised, by NYSC DG

Robby Akeju — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:56:21 +0000

Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme is addressing delays in corps mobilisation through reforms and stakeholder engagement. Nafiu disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, noting that the delays were caused by multiple factors. He said many of the challenges were outside the direct control of the scheme, […]

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UTME: JAMB releases results for second, third days of examination

Robby Akeju — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:42:19 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 17 and April 18. The board disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday in Abuja. Benjamin said a total of 1,264,940 […]

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Airtel suspends airtime, data credit services over FCCPC rules

Robby Akeju — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:48:25 +0000

Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services following a new regulation issued by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Its Director of Marketing, Mr Ismail Adeshina, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, […]

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MTN suspends airtime, data lending services over FCCPC regulations

Robby Akeju — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:13:07 +0000

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has temporarily suspended its airtime and data lending service, “Xtratime”, following new regulations introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The company disclosed this in a corporate filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday. MTN said the suspension was necessitated by the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online […]

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Airlines warn of possible flight suspension as Jet A1 increases from N900 per litre to N3,300

Robby Akeju — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:05:35 +0000

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that domestic flights may be suspended from April 20 over the persistent rise in the price of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel. The body said in a notice signed by its President, Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, on Wednesday in Lagos. Sarina said the price of Jet […]

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ADC convention ratifies David Mark-led NWC

Robby Akeju — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:04:41 +0000

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ratified the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Senator David Mark to steer the party affairs for the next four years. The decision was reached during the party’s 8th national convention held on Tuesday in Abuja. The delegates from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory […]

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ADC expels Nafiu Bala, others over anti-party activities

Robby Akeju — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:53:16 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled Nafiu Bala and others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Their expulsion was announced at the party’s 8th National Convention held on Tuesday in Abuja. A motion for their expulsion was moved and seconded during the convention. The report of the party’s disciplinary committee, as read at […]

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ADC convention: Heavy security by DSS, police

Robby Akeju — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:35:27 +0000

Security has been beefed up in and around Rainbow Event Centre, venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention holding in Abuja. Over 3,000 delegates are expected to participate in the election of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to pilot the affairs of the party for the next four years Personnel of Nigeria […]

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Wike speaks on ‘difficulties of ADC in securing Eagle Square for convention’

Robby Akeju — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:20:40 +0000

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Party (ADC) was denied the usage of the Eagle Square for its National Convention. Wike, who made the reaction on Monday, after he inspected ongoing projects in Abuja, described the claims as “baseless”, insisting that no formal application […]

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PDP crisis: Police-backed Wike’s loyalists renovate national secretariat ahead of resumption

Robby Akeju — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:34:21 +0000

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the renovation of Wadata Plaza, the party’s national secretariat. A visit to the PDP national secretariat at Zone 5 on Monday, revealed that the renovation work was still ongoing, ahead of workers’ resumption. The renovation followed […]

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ADC releases updated convention committee list

Robby Akeju — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:39:10 +0000

African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Sunday, released the updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja, said the update was aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible convention. The party had earlier released […]

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