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The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has identified whistleblowing as one of the most effective methods of beaming searchlight on corrupt public officials and combating corruption in the West Africa region. AFRICMIL coordinator, Dr Chido Onumah who stated this at a two-day subregional conference on whistleblowing and whistleblower protection in West Africa,…
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Despite the announcement of an interest rate hike by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday, the naira appreciated to N1, 659.44 against the US dollar. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed a N16.88 gain against the dollar from the N1, 675.62 it traded at on Monday. A look at…
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In a move to combat the rising tide of ‘one-chance’ robberies and vehicle theft, the FCT Police Command has announced a crackdown on vehicles operating without proper registration. Speaking yesterday, Police Spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh revealed that officers would be impounding any vehicle found without registration plates, displaying only one plate, or using defaced plates.…
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The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of five persons following a boat mishap along the Bennet Island River in Warri South Local Council of the state. Spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed yesterday that six persons sustained injuries and are receiving treatment, while 19 others were rescued. He added that…
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The Ogun State Police Command yesterday inaugurated a Schools Protection Squad (SPS) in Abeokuta, aligning with the Inspector-General of Police’s Safe School Initiative. Speaking at the event, State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, described the launch as a significant step in securing educational institutions, which he referred to as “nurturing grounds for future leaders.” He…
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THE Federal Government, yesterday, commended Africa's fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint Inc., for its significant contributions to the financial technology sector, its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, and its partnerships with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. It lauded their innovative use of technology to tackle financial challenges and their efforts in empowering Small and…
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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology has awarded honorary doctoral degrees in Business Administration and Corporate Governance to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and an Austrian investor, Sir Bernd Bergmair. The ESUT Governing Council and Senate conferred the award on the duo during the institution’s 20th convocation on November 23, 2024, at the…
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Justice sector stakeholders have advocated for the use of technology to collect and document evidence to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. This, according to them, is a crucial step in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of justice delivery in cases of sexual and gender-based violence across the country. They noted that inadequate evidence…
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PAINED by the judgment of Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, the Edozie Njoku-led All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has petitioned the National Judicial Commission (NJC), asking it to invoke relevant sanctions against the Judge for allegedly pre-empting and challenging the authority of the Supreme Court. Justice Omotosho last week, indicted the…
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Across Africa, the journey toward democracy has been marked by resilience and transformation. While many nations transitioned from colonial rule to democratic systems in the latter half of the 20th century, the road has