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4 Nov
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, issued an arrest warrant against the Managing Director (MD) of Dana Air, Mr Hathiramani Ranesh over alleged refusal to appear in court to stand trial. The Attorney-general of the federation (AGF) filed a six-count charge against Ranesh and two others. In the charge…
23 Sep
Ghanaian police said they had arrested 42 demonstrators in the capital, Accra after clashes erupted during protests against economic hardship and the government's handling of illegal mining, known locally as "galamsey". The protests, organized by the group Democracy Hub, began on Friday and were set to continue until Monday. The demonstrators, mostly young people, marched…
18 Sep
Officers of the Onikan Division, Lagos State, have arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism of aluminum railings on the bridge near the Old School of Nursing, inward Third Mainland Bridge. Acting on a tip-off, the police responded swiftly to reports of the criminal activities, which took place during the early hours of the…
12 Sep
The Police Command in Bauchi State has arrested two suspects with a fabricated AK47 rifle and ammunition in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state. SP Ahmed Wakil, Police Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this on Thursday at a news conference in Bauchi. Wakil said that the suspects were apprehended at Boto…
10 Sep
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, arrested 46 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Warri, Delta State. They were arrested following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. READ ALSO:Â EFCC secures conviction of 17 Internet fraudsters in Benin Items…
26 Aug
The United States offered a reward of up to $2.5 million on Monday for information leading to the arrest of a member of a decade-long international computer hacking operation. READ ALSO:US launches new visa application website for Nigeria Volodymyr Kadariya, 38, a dual Belarussian and Ukrainian national, was charged in New Jersey…
29 Jul
The police on Monday arraigned an 18-year-old barber, Moses Gabriel, before an Omi-Adio Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly breaking into a shop and stealing food items and provisions worth N92,000. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gabriel, whose address was not disclosed, is facing charges bordering on break-in, entering and stealing. The Prosecuting Counsel,…
4 Apr 2024
Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality, Bobrisky, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The arrest is said to have been made over allegations of abuse of naira notes, currency mutilation, and other related offenses. Naira abuse refers to the improper handling of the Nigerian currency, which can include spraying of naira…
6 Feb 2024
Following a triumphant Grammy night with three major wins, rapper Killer Mike was arrested Sunday evening at the Crypto.com Arena. Earlier that night, Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, had triumphed over music heavyweights like Travis Scott, Nas, Drake, and 21 Savage to snag Best Rap Album for his acclaimed project "Michael." His track…
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Professor Gwarzo, the Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, has felicitated the Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his 59th birthday. Prof. Gwarzo sent his felicitations in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen in Kano on Monday. According to Prof. Gwarzo, the customs CG…
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E-hailing drivers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have urged their employers to register them with Health Maintenance Organisations as part of their welfare package. The South-West Vice-President of AUATON, Mr Kolawole Aina, made this appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.…
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The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to supporting residents to rise above poverty and attain prosperity by catering to their welfare and empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, stated this at the weekend when her ministry commenced the distribution of N20 million…
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The Akwa Ibom House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security says it has taken its campaign on combating malnutrition in the state to the 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Chairman of the committee, Mr Moses Essien, said on Tuesday that the committee would work in collaboration with stakeholders and development partners toward ensuring good…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, presented the Capital Budget proposal of N11.7billion for the Ministry before the joint committee of the Senate on Marine Transport and House of Representatives Committee on Harbour, Maritime Education and Administration, Inland Waterways and Shipping Service. While addressing the Joint Committee in Abuja, the minister raised…
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced 2025 weekly Hajj induction course in nine centres. This is contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi on Tuesday in Kano. Dederi quoted the Director-General of the board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, saying this during a meeting with…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Attorney-General of the Federation have led to the prosecution and conviction of over 100 terrorist financiers in the last two years. Tinubu made this revelation on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating…
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A Prosecution Witness, Mr Ismail Lawal, on Tuesday told a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court that former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku gave him 5,000 dollars to relocate to Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sept. 30, 2024, arraigned Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs…
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Members of the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Regional Development were forced to go into a closed-door session on Tuesday over alleged lopsidedness in the Ministry of Regional Development's budget. The lawmakers queried the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, for alleged lopsidedness in the Ministry's budget, indicating that 70 per cent…
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Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has authorised the payment of N80, 000 minimum wage to civil servants in the state effective November, 2024. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh in Uyo on Tuesday. Udoh said the authorisation of the payment was sequel…