EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday September 30, 2024, arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City. According to the statement released by the commission on its X account, the suspects were arrested…
Ketare Monarch Commemorates with New Sarkin Fulani Joben Katsina, eulogies Emir Abdulmumini The Kanwan Katsina district head of Ketare Alh. Usman (UK) Bello has joined the list of eminent personalities who rejoiced with Mal. Faruk Lawal Jobe following his coronation as ‘Sarkin Fulani Joben Katsina by the emir of Katsina Alh. Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman,…
President Tinubu Tasks Edo Gov-elect on Development President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state, while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu made this call on Thursday, in Abuja, at a…
Strike: FCT Minister To Divert Councils’ 10% IGR For Teachers’ Salary The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Thursday threatened to divert the 10 percent Internally Generated Revenue accrued to the FCT area councils to pay the striking primary school teachers in the territory. Wike, who was responding to questions from journalists on the ongoing strike by…
11 Killed, 529 Communities Affected In Niger Catastrophic Flooding Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported a devastating toll from recent flooding in Niger State, with 11 individuals confirmed dead and 529 communities severely impacted. During a press briefing, Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, provided a grim update on the widespread…
Justice Binta Nyako Withdraws From Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Justice Binta Nyako Withdraws From Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The drama that ensued in the court when Kanu quietened his…
NIGERIAN ARMY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING CITIZENS’ RIGHTS IN OPERATIONS The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has affirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) dedication to protecting citizens’ rights during the planning and execution of military operations. This statement was made during the Third Edition of the Nigerian Army Human Rights Seminar, held…
EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudster in Abuja The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, carried out the arrest of about 10 suspected internet fraudsters, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Abuja. The suspects were arrested in a pre-dawn operation at the River Park Estate in Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory,…
Bayelsa Journalists forms synergy with NNPCL as advocacy for investigative journalism forms discussion Journalists in Bayelsa State indicated their willingness to partner and work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) if the company opens its door for communication when called upon. This was one of the outcomes of a media parley that held…
Gov Diri Greets Muslims at Eid-el-Maulud Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitate with Muslim faithful on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time…
