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Umahi: Ekiti Governor Credits Tinubu’s Road Revolution For APC Landslide Victory
Umahi: Ekiti Governor Credits Tinubu’s Road Revolution For APC Landslide Victory
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has declared that the overwhelming support recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent Ekiti State governorship election is a proof of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance in office, expressing confidence that the same outcome will be repeated in the 2027 presidential election.
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Senator Umahi made the declaration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, while receiving the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Works Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja.
Congratulating Governor Oyebanji on his resounding electoral victory, the Minister also congratulated President Tinubu and the APC, describing the Ekiti election as a clear endorsement of the administration’s infrastructure and development agenda. “Let me congratulate you very highly, and then congratulate Mr. President and, by extension, our party, APC. It happened in Ekiti. It also happened in the off-cycle elections at the National Assembly across the country.”
The Minister said the growing acceptance of the APC across Nigeria is being driven by President Tinubu’s commitment to delivering visible infrastructure and ensuring that no part of the country is left behind. “Technically, APC spoke very loudly because of the great work that the President is doing. I congratulate you very seriously and assure you that the same way the President is intervening in Ekiti, he is intervening all over the country. There is no place where we have road challenges that the President is not intervening. It is for the first time that we have a fair distribution of infrastructure across the thirty-six states and the FCT.”
Expressing optimism about the President’s re-election, the Minister said: “As it happened in Ekiti, so shall it happen for the President in 2027.”
Senator Umahi also assured Governor Oyebanji that the newly approved Ado–Ijan–Ilumoba–Ikole Road project would be executed through a transparent procurement process. “We’re going to go through this project by due process, and any contractor that wins it through due process, we’ll let you know, so that you can monitor them.”
Earlier, the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji attributed the APC’s unprecedented electoral success in Ekiti State to President Tinubu’s swift intervention in critical road infrastructure and Senator Umahi’s commitment to translating the President’s approvals into action.
The governor said the reconstruction of the Itawure–Aramoko–Ado Road ended years of abandoned promises and restored confidence among Ekiti people. “Mr. President initially approved the reconstruction of Itawure–Aramoko–Ado Road. This road has become a nightmare to Ekiti people. It’s a road that every four years, PDP governments would come and flag off, and there wouldn’t be any action.”
He recalled that after presenting the matter to Senator Umahi, the Minister immediately took it to President Tinubu, whose approval was followed by the rapid mobilisation of contractors to the project site. “I came to you, and you took it to Mr. President. Mr. President approved it, and we were shocked that three weeks after, contractors were already on the road. They mobilized to the site, and they are working.”
Governor Oyebanji said the prompt execution of the project inspired widespread appreciation for President Tinubu across the state and significantly influenced the outcome of the governorship election. “Because of that, Ekiti people felt a sense of appreciation to Mr. President, and they came out during the governorship election to express their gratitude to the President. It was the first time in our history that a party won in all the local governments, won in all the wards, and also polled 85.6 percent of the total number of votes.”
The governor further disclosed that after presenting his certificate of return to President Tinubu, the President immediately approved another major road project for the state. “I went to the President to present my letter of return. He was so elated and happy, and he also approved the construction of Ado–Ijan–Ilumoba–Ikole Road. This road is another road that has been troubling Ekiti people. It’s the major artery to the North from the South.”
Works Minister Umahi
Governor Oyebanji said his visit to the Ministry was to appreciate Senator Umahi for his commitment and to convey the gratitude of Ekiti people to President Tinubu. “My visit here today is just to appreciate you and to also send you to the President that the Ekiti people appreciate him, and they are grateful for what he has done.”
Describing the Tinubu administration as the most impactful in the history of Ekiti State, the governor said: “Sir, I can put this on record. Ekiti State is just thirty years old. In the history of our creation, there is no President that has been this good to Ekiti people. This is the first time that we are feeling a sense of belonging to the Nigerian nation. We can point to a lot of Mr. President’s interventions across roads, agriculture, and the health sector in Ekiti State.”
He concluded by expressing confidence in the continued support of Ekiti people for President Tinubu. “I can assure you, sir, that come January next year, Ekiti people will speak up.”
Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works, Media
July 9, 2026
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EFCC Arraigns ALSCON, Director for Alleged N582.43m Money Launderin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 12, 2026, arraigned Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, ALSCON, plc, and its Director, Zavyalov Dmitry, before Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged money laundering offences involving N582,430,250.00 (Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Naira).
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The company and its director were arraigned on a six-count amended charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/644/2025. Dmitry is said to be at large.
According to the charge, the company, a Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession, DNFBP, and Its Director, Dmitry, failed to report in writing to the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) single transfers made from the company’s account between March and July 2024, as required under Section 11(1)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The transfers include N147,515,050.00 in March 2024, N156,026,860.00 in April 2024, N121,425,200.00 in May 2024 and N127,338,190.00 in July 2024, all paid to UDATSON NIGERIA. Others are N15,124,950.00 paid to Urico Global Services in April 2024 and N15,000,000.00 paid to one Christopher Azogu in June 2024.
Count one reads: “That you, Aluminium Smelter Company Of Nigeria Limited, plc, a Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession (DNFBP) and Zavyalov Dmitry (at large) being Director of the said DNFBP sometime in March, 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, failed to report in writing to the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), a single transfer of the sum of N147,515,050.00 (One Hundred and Forty Seven Million, Five Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Fifty Naira) paid into UDATSON NIGERIA from account no. 1013726291 operated by Aluminium Smelter Company Of Nigeria Plc as specified under Section 11(1)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Sections 11 (3), 19(2) (b), and 22 of the same Act.”
Count two: “That you, Aluminium Smelter Company Of Nigeria, plc, a. Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession (DNFBP) and Zavyalov Dmitry (at large) being Director of the said DNFBP sometime in April, 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, failed to report in writing to the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), a single transfer of the sum of N156,026,860.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Six Million, Twenty Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty Naira) paid into UDATSON NIGERIA from account no. 1013726291 operated by Aluminium Smelter Company Of Nigeria Plc as specified under Section 11(1)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Sections 11 (3), 19(2) (b), and 22 of the same Act.”
Count four of the charge sheet reads, “That you, Aluminium Smelter Company Of Nigeria Plc, a Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession and Zavyalov Dmitry (at large) being Director of the said DNFBP sometime in May, 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, failed to report in writing to the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), a single transfer of the sum of N121,425,200.00 (One Hundred and Twenty One Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand, Two Hundred Naira) paid into Udatson Nigeria from account no. 1013726291 operated by Aluminium Smelter Company Of Nigeria Plc as specified under section 11(1)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under sections 11 (3), 19(2) (b), and 22 of the same Act.”
EFCC
Lead counsel to the EFCC, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, told the court that the offences are punishable under sections 11(3), 19(2)(b) and 22 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.
When the charges were read, the company’s Acting Managing Director, Ime Monday Inyang, pleaded not guilty to all six counts on its behalf.
Counsel to the company had asked the court to quash the charges, claiming that the company was innocent of the charges.
In view of the plea, Justice Egwuatu adjourned the matter to January 27, 2027 for commencement of trial.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
October 12, 2026
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Taiwo Oyedele, Cardoso Meet World Bank President Banga on Nigeria’s Shift From Stability to Growth
Taiwo Oyedele, Cardoso Meet World Bank President Banga on Nigeria’s Shift From Stability to Growth
Bangkok, 12 October 2026. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, met the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, where Oyedele leads Nigeria’s delegation.
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The meeting reviewed Nigeria’s reform progress and the next phase of its agenda: turning macroeconomic stability into faster growth, more private investment and stronger domestic revenues.
Banga commended the progress of Nigeria’s reforms. He pointed to the rise in private capital inflows from about $300 million in 2023 to nearly $6 billion in 2026, a twentyfold increase.
Oyedele highlighted the rising economic growth and noted that Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio rose from about 7 per cent to 12.5 per cent over the same period. This gives the government more room to fund public investment without resorting to deficit monetisation.
The meeting discussed how Nigeria can make greater use of World Bank guarantee instruments. These guarantees can unlock financing for infrastructure and draw more private capital into the domestic market.
Power infrastructure and human capital were identified as priorities for continued public investment, given their importance to business competitiveness, productivity and job creation. The meeting also stressed the quality of public spending, so that each naira delivers measurable economic and social returns.
Taiwo Oyedele, Cardoso
The meeting is part of the Federal Government’s wider engagement with development partners to lock in reform gains and attract new investment. As Nigeria moves from stability to growth, the priority is to turn stronger fundamentals into productive investment, more jobs and better living standards for Nigerians.
Efe Ovuakporie
Head of Media
Federal Ministry of Finance
12 October 2026
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High Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s Fundamental Rights Suit Against EFCC
Justice M.S. Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental human rights suit filed by Abuja-based businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
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In the originating suit no : FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu approached the court for determination of whether the defendant, EFCC’s action of searching her house and seizing her cars and jewelries and other items was within the powers of the Commission.
Achimugu also asked the court to enforce her rights to privacy, including an order of the court restraining the defendant from threatening or harassing and invading her private residence.
Part of her claim was for the court to award a N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) damage against the EFCC for what she described as invasion of her privacy.
Delivering judgment in the suit on Monday, October 10, 2026, Justice Liman dismissed the suit and held that the defendant has the power to search the plaintiff’s property after receiving intelligence on the alleged criminal activities of the plaintiff. “EFCC has the right to search the residence,” he said.
The judge said that Achimugu and her legal representatives failed to show reason to warrant the kind of damage she demanded from the EFCC and equally dismissed the request for N10 billion damages.
On the whole, Justice Liman agreed that there was nothing that should have stopped the EFCC from carrying out its statutory duties. The court therefore held that the matter lacked merit and was dismissed because “ it is frivolous and it was brought in bad faith”. The damage she sought was also denied.
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Reacting to the judgment, counsel to the EFCC, Emenike Mgbemele said the judgment was in the interest of justice, adding that the suit was a ploy to waste the time of the court.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
October 12, 2026
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