Prisoner Pardon
18 Oct
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has pardoned 31 inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital. The Governor's decision, made during a visit to the facility on Friday, was in line with Section 212(1) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, which empowers governors to grant pardons. In a statement released by the Governor's…
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The Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency (ARTSMA), has confirmed the death of six persons in a fatal road accident which occured in Mmuri axis of Ohafia Local Government Area. The accident was confirmed by the spokesman of the agency, Mr Nelson Anya in a statement on Monday in Umuahia. The agency said…
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United States of America President-elect, Donald Trump, has iterated his commitment to economic recovery through cryptocurrency, unveiling two major appointments to his economic advisory team next month. In his X handle earlier today, Trump announced the appointment of a former college football player and cryptocurrency enthusiast, Bo Hines, as the Executive Director of the Presidential…
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Four suspects linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them by the Federal Government bordering on alleged terrorism. The suspects; Musa Muhammad Kamarawa; Abubakar Hashimu, a.k.a. Doctor; Samuel Chinedu and Lucky Chukwuma, denied their involvement in the act before Justice Emeka Nwite of a…
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced job openings for experienced professionals to join its team. FIRS made the announcement on its official ‘X’ page, with the recruitment, aimed at strengthening its services. The agency urged prospective applicants to carefully review the eligibility criteria provided in the official notice before applying. The positions are…
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The Shamies Unusual Heart Foundation, on Sunday, distributed food items to hundreds of widows and disadvantaged women in Akwete, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria, through its annual Christmas outreach. Various items were donated during the outreach. These included bags of rice, noodles, wrappers, condiments, cash gifts, and other essentials. Speaking during outreach, the Foundation's founder, Amb.…
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has donated items worth millions of Naira to over 300 victims of the flood disaster in Maiduguri and Jere, Borno State. The donation, made through the Blessed Royal Jewel Foundation (BROJ-F) yesterday was made at the state headquarters of the FIRS in Maiduguri. Some of the items donated…
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The immediate past group managing director of FBN Holdings Plc, Urum Eke, fondly called UK Eke, recently celebrated his 60th birthday in Lagos with a book launch. It was a great time as family members, friends, and well-wishers poured praise on the man who has dedicated his life to impacting people around him and making…
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Japanese authorities will hand Google a cease-and-desist order over an alleged antitrust violation in the first such move against a US tech titan, a government source said Monday.
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has advised Nigerians to beware of individuals or entities demanding money from them for the National Identification Number (NIN) registration. Many Nigerians have decried extortion at various NIMC centres nationwide for their NIN registration. The Guardian gathered that some NIMC agents demand payments between N1,000 and N5,000 for NIN…
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The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has debunked claims that the Port Harcourt Refinery (PHRC) is non-operational. The council pointed out that the refinery's functionality has contributed to the stability of the petroleum products supply during the festive season. NCSCN Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu, in a statement, revealed that the council plans…