EFCC reportedly quizzes Ex-Ekiti Gov., Fayemi over alleged N4bn fraud, money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed former Governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over alleged money laundering and misappropriation of N4 billion. A source close to the anti-graft agency said that Fayemi arrived at the EFCC facility at about 10.am on Thursday and was drilled by the its operatives. The source said that the ex-governor was a…
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Gay’ Yahoo Boy Bags Two Years Jail Term in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Command on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 secured the conviction of one Joseph Victor Ndubuka before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kaduna, on a one count amended charge bordering on impersonation. Victor was arrested by military personnel along with one other on suspicion of involvem…
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Actor, Sergio Calderón known with "Pirates of the Caribbean" dies at 77
Hollywood actor, Sergio Calderón, who starred in numerous films, including "Men In Black" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," has died at the gae of 77. Calderón passed away Thursday morning, while surrounded by his family after he was previously hospitalized with pneumonia. Calderón enjoyed a long career in Hollywood, collecting …
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Al Pacino didn't He can Impregnant A Woman, Demanded DNA from Girlfriend, Noor Alfalah
American famous actor, Al Pacino got a DNA test on his girlfriend, Noor Alfalah after she announced her pregnancy, as he was certain he could not get his girlfriend or anyone else pregnant. Al did not believe the baby was his at first, and got a DNA test for proof, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. The 83-year-old actor, had medical issues that would have comm…
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U.S. assures NDLEA of more support, collaboration on fight against illicit drugs
...Commends Marwa for impressive performance The United States government has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of more support and collaboration in different areas of its strategic operations to enhance its capabilities against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance was given by Dr. Mark Hove of the Africa and …
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Residents protest over Increase in Fuel Price in Edo
Residents of Edo state have blocked the Benin-Lagos highway and other areas in Benin metropolis following the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Daily Trust reports. The protesters who are mainly members of the Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO), called for urgent reversal of the fuel pump price. Wielding placards with inscriptions s…
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Photos: Tinubu meets with Security Chiefs in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and heads of security agencies. Those present are Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence staff; Farouk Yahaya, Chief of Army Staff; Awwal Gambo, Chief of Air Staff, Isiaka Amao, Chief of Naval Staff. Others are Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police; Yusuf Bichi, director-general…
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Bandits impose N10m Levy on Farmers in Kaduna
Bandits have reportedly imposed N10 million levy on farmers in Birnin-Gwari communities, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, insisting they either pay or forget farming this year. Mr Ishaq Usman Kasai, the chairman, Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union, BEPU, disclosed this in a statement. According to him, “Disturbingly, the bandits continue to imp…
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Town and Gown Interaction: Nigeria Needs More Investment in Infrastructure to Support Electronic Payment Systems – David Isiavwe
Cybersecurity expert, Dr. David Isiavwe says despite the gains of the cashless policy in Nigeria, implementation is challenged due to inadequate critical infrastructure to support electronic payment systems, particularly in rural areas. Dr. Isiavwe, who is the President, Information Security Society of Africa, Nigeria (ISSAN), and General Manager and Chief Complian…
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Fuel Scarcity: Lagos warns Motorists against Indiscriminate Parking
The Lagos State Government has warned motorists in the State who are in the habit of parking their vehicles indiscriminately on highways and inner roads in a bid to purchase fuel, to desist from hindering traffic flow within the metropolis. Issuing the warning, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola stated that the Ministry has …
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Court steps down Obi’s Petition amid legal over documents
The presidential election petition tribunal has stepped down hearing in the petition filed by Peter Obi and the Labour Party due to poor scheduling of documents. Mr Obi and his party are before the tribunal challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. At the resumed hearing on Thursday, the tribunal chairman, Justice Haruna Ts…
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Naira is N465/$1 -- CBN debunks News of Devaluing Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied the report that filtered on Thursday that it has devalued Naira to N630/$1. In a statement signed by Acting Chairman, Corporate Communication of CBN, Isa Abdul Mumin, the report is false. The statement further explained that the exchange rate as at Thursday June 1 is N465/$1 and has been stable around this rate for a while.
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Flying Eagles defeats Argentina 2-0 to reach FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter-finals
Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Wednesday night defeated their hosts, Argentina 2-0 to reach FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter-finals. With the victory, Flying Eagles will face South Korea or Ecuador in the next round.
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Police to dismiss Sergeant for extorting N98k from A Man in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a sergeant, identified as Ekpo Shinuyere, for allegedly extorting a man of N98,000 The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Wednesday, May 31, said Shinuyere collected his victim’s phone and allegedly transferred the sum of N98,000. Hundeyin said the police officer used a point of sale (POS) machi…
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Fire Official arraigned in Court over Job Racketeering
A Deputy Superintendent of the Federal Fire Service, Augustine Abah has been docked by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), over allegations bordering on fraud and employment racketeering. ICPC in a Charge No: CR/283/2023, brought before Honourable Justice F.A. Aliyu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 57, si…
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Bawa Briefs Tinubu on Fight Against Corruption
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, on May 31, 2023 met with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting which was the EFCC Chairman’s first official engagement with President Tinubu since he assumed …
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Abia Governor, Alex Otti supervises Cleanup of Aba, Umuahia
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Wednesday, supervised the cleanup exercise in the Aba and Umuahia areas of the state. He shared the video via his Facebook account and wrote, “Today, I supervised the cleanup exercise for Aba and Umuahia, which commenced yesterday. “I wish to thank all those working pro-bono to ensure that our towns are clean, and all who b…
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Nigeria Air: Anti-graft Group, SELIP Demands Sirika’s Arrest Over Fraud, Petitions EFCC
A Nigeria-based anti-corruption group, SecureWorld and Liberty Initiative for Peace, SELIP, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest and probe the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, for allegedly using the establishment of a national carrier, Nigeria Air, to perpetrate fraud and commit economic sabotage. The petition…
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Two APC Women Leaders kidnapped after attending Governor, Sani’s Inauguration
Two women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been kidnapped along Manini flashpoint of Birnin Gwari local governments area of Kaduna State on their way back home after attending the inauguration ceremony of the new Governor of the, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday. Chairman of Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU), Ishaq Usman Kasai, disclosed thi…
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Fuel Prices will continue to fluctuate to reflect Market dynamics -- NNPC
The Nigerian National Petrol Company Limited has confirmed it has adjusted pump prices of petrol across the country. In a statement signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC revealed prices of fuel will continue to fluctuate to meet market realities. "NNPC Limited wishes to inform our esteemed customers that we have adjuste…
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