By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement on Friday via its official Twitter handle @officialEFCC It identified the suspects to include:...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State House of Assembly has finally approved 20 Special Advisers for Governor Babagana Zulum following his executive request letter at the house valedictory session on Thursday. The motion to approve the request was moved by the House Leader, Hon. Dige Muhammad, member representing...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday sealed a shop in Zuba, an outskirt of FCT, for allegedly selling unapproved aphrodisiacs to Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the aphrodisiacs are: garin yansun, sabon mai-siket, ruwan jaraba, tunkude,...
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The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Aminu Gwarzo, says there is no going back on the ongoing demolition of illegal structures in the state capital. Gwarzo said this during a meeting with members of the Association of Progressive, Tarauni LGA at the Government House on Thursday night. He emphasised...
Joe Biden got confused over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s title when the pair met in the White House, welcoming him as “Mr President.” The U.S. President swiftly corrected himself, joking that he had “promoted” Sunak. The 80-year-old, seated across from Sunak for the bilateral meeting, said: “Well, Mr...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Abuja, Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti, has congratulated Senator George Akume on his recent appointment and inauguration as the 21st Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Moti, an internationally renowned Professor of Public Sector...
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Nothingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the Ilorin General Hospital where he supported patients. The former Union Berlin of Germany marksman was received by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Bola Abdulkadir, into the facility....
One of Nigeria’s former presidents, Late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, on Thursday, bagged a posthumous award in recognition of his selfless service toward nation building. The award is also in appreciation of his contribution to the development of procurement practice in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted three days od cloudiness and thunderstorm from Friday to Sunday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies over the northern region in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe and...
Chief Donatus Anozie, President General (PG) of Ojoto Community in Anambra, says Sen Annie Okonkwo, a former Senator, who represented Anambra Central Senatorial District in the red Chambers from 2007 to 2011, died on Wednesday in a Los Angeles hospital, USA. Anozie disclosed this in an interview with the...
UN General Assembly on Thursday elected Nigeria to occupy a vacant seat at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the United Nations, for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024. Nigeria will serve from 2024 to 2026 on the seat. The News Agency of Nigeria...
A civil society group, Justice and Equity Forum, has urged President Bola Tinubu not allow interested individuals to interfere in the ongoing investigation of former Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi by the anti-graft Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering. The forum made the call in a...
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has suspended last-minute appointments into the state’s civil service made by his predecessor, ex-Gov. Simon Lalong. Mutfwang’s media aide, Mr Gyang Bere, stated in Jos on Thursday that the governor directed the suspension of the appointments because they were “flagrant abuse of Public...
The FCT Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) said on Monday that newly recruited 1,500 teachers would receive their letters in the next couple of weeks.The Executive Chairman of the Board, Prof. Abdullahi Mohammed said this during an interview with newsmen in Abuja. Mohammed said deployment of the teachers...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Thursday received the Gombe State Government delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Manassah Daniel Jatau including the Gombe State SSG Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi and other top government officials. Hon. Jatau, who conveyed the condolence of the...
PATRICK ABANG Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has charged his newly appointed principal officers to live above board and be ready to render quality and selfless service to the people. The governor gave the charge in his office, in Calabar, during an interactive session with his...
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has opened conversations on the release of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu requesting President Bola Tinubu to give the matter utmost consideration to extend hand of fellowship to the South-East people. Mbah told State House...
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has lamented the proposed demolition of 13 functional filling stations to make way for the construction of a flyover in Ekwulobia area of the State. The marketers, in a protest letter signed by Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot...
The African Development Bank (AfDB), says addressing plastic pollution requires effective multi-stakeholder partnerships among the government, private sector, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) . The Director-General, Nigeria Country Department of AfDB, Lamin Barrow, in a statement, was quoted to have spoken at a Webinar to commemorate the...