Nigeria
6 Feb
A member representing Abeokuta North State Constituency, Dr. Babatunde Tella, and co-sponsored by five other lawmakers, moved motions to suspend the former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo for fourteen (Legislative) days. Ruling on the motion after it was debated by all the other co-sponsors, Elemide pleaded with his colleague-lawmakers to consider the State and the efforts of…
6 Feb
The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communication Commission NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has reaffirmed the Commission's collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and relevant security agencies in telecommunication-linked crimes in the country. He however stated that the degree of success achieved so far could not be celebrated openly yet. Meanwhile, the commission is considering…
6 Feb
Nigeria Police has cautioned the public on the use of dating applications due to growing cases of sextortion, blackmail and cybercrimes. Force Public Relations Officer, (PRO), Ademuyiwa Adejobi, gave the caution at a briefing on a recent case of sextortion, cyberbulling, character defamation, and blackmail in Abuja. He said increasing cases of cybercrimes in Nigeria…
6 Feb
Trial continued on Tuesday, in the Charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/550/2022: FRN v. Ali Bello & Anor, before Justice J. K Omotosho at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division.
6 Feb
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to disburse $540 million to kickstart the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria. This initiative comes amidst calls for action from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who urged the government and its development partners to translate words into action. AfDB's spokesperson, Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, disclosed this on…
6 Feb
Jubril Gawat, a media aide to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that some highway gangs parading themselves as members of the defunct Lagos State Parks and Garages Agency have been harassing truck drivers along the Apapa/ Oshodi and Lagos/Badagry Expressway. Gawat disclosed this following the arrest of 51 notorious members of a highway…
6 Feb
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, the younger brother of former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, on suspicion of corruption. The arrest, which took place on Sunday, February, is linked to an ongoing investigation into the awarding of aviation ministry contracts. EFCC alleges that while Hadi Sirika served as…
6 Feb
Spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Timibu, Bayo Onanuga, has come under knocks after he claimed opposition parties are responsible for instigating mass protest to undermine the government. Onanuga on Monday tweeted a statement by the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Felix Morka reacting to protests in Minna and Kano. He stated that the…
6 Feb
Co-founder and co-sponsor of Bayo and Bunmi Babalola Foundation (BBBF), Sunday Adebayo Babalola, has urged the Federal Government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to invest more in education.
6 Feb
An investigation has found that at least N159.6 billion ($352 million) was paid into private accounts by various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in the last six years.
6 Feb
The National Population Commission (NPC) says birth certificates will not be issued to persons older than 18 years of age.
6 Feb
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed the opposition for fueling protests in some cities over the rising cost of living for political reasons. Social media platforms on Monday had tens of videos from protests in Minna, Niger State, and the city of Kano, both in Northern Nigeria. The ruling party's spokesman Felix Morka…
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The Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, has hailed road marshals nationwide for their doggedness and sacrifices in checkmating routes violations thereby reducing road traffic accidents by 42 per cent.
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The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 22nd, at a popular nightclub along the "Under G" area of Owode-Ogbomoso. The police, in a statement on Thursday, said the shooting incident claimed the life of one Iyanda Damilola. A distress…
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
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A fire incident disrupted flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday morning. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a statement on Thursday, said smoke was detected emanating from the E54 bridge at 05:29 hrs. FAAN's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said the airport engineers immediately…
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As the whereabouts of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, remain unknown a week after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and placed on a watch-list by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)