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EFCC warns Nigerians against fake TikTok accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has alerted Nigerians to the activities of fraudsters who organised a live session on TikTok using the Commission’s logo on Thursday, 27 February 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The fraudsters aimed to generate traffic and defraud
EFCC warns Nigerians against fake TikTok accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has alerted Nigerians to the activities of fraudsters who organised a live session on TikTok using the Commission’s logo on Thursday, 27 February 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity.
The fraudsters aimed to generate traffic and defraud unsuspecting individuals.
According to the EFCC, they used six fake accounts, all bearing the Commission’s logo and the names of non-existent directorates.
Some of the fraudulent handles include “EFCC of Nigeria,” “EFCC Lagos,” “EFCC Delta,” “EFCC of Benin,” “EFCC of Jos,” and “EFCC Saga.”
EFCC clarified that it does not operate any official TikTok account.
The agency also urged the public to disregard any social media account claiming to represent it on the platform.
EFCC warns Nigerians against fake TikTok accounts
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FG urged to leverage technology for food security
The Country Director of Heifer International Nigeria, Dr Lekan Tobe, has called for greater adoption of technology in agriculture to address food insecurity and improve efficiency in the sector. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the soft launch of the AYuTe Nigeria Challenge 2025, he said technological innovations are crucial to transforming agriculture and empowering
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The Country Director of Heifer International Nigeria, Dr Lekan Tobe, has called for greater adoption of technology in agriculture to address food insecurity and improve efficiency in the sector. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the soft launch of the AYuTe Nigeria Challenge 2025, he said technological innovations are crucial to transforming agriculture and empowering
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US: We’ve cancelled $291.3m to be spent LGBTQ, Colombian empowerment, others – Elon Musk’s DOGE
The United States, US, Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, under the leadership of Elon Musk, on Thursday listed cancelled items that would have been been funded by taxpayers. DOGE said $60 million would have been spent for the Indigenous People and Afro-Colombian empowerment. It said $3.3M would have been spent on LGBTQI but were cancelled.
US: We’ve cancelled $291.3m to be spent LGBTQ, Colombian empowerment, others – Elon Musk’s DOGE
The United States, US, Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, under the leadership of Elon Musk, on Thursday listed cancelled items that would have been been funded by taxpayers.
DOGE said $60 million would have been spent for the Indigenous People and Afro-Colombian empowerment.
It said $3.3M would have been spent on LGBTQI but were cancelled.
Posting on X, the newly established agency said $25,000 would have been spent to increase “Vegan Local Climate Action Innovation” in Zambia.”
The post reads: “US taxpayer dollars were going to be spent on the following items, all which have been cancelled:
“$60M for “Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombian empowerment”
“$74M for “inclusive justice” in Colombia
“$79M for “primary literacy” in Kenya
“$37M for “female empowerment” in Colombia
“$8M to “Reduce stigma, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI+ communities” in Lesotho
“$3.3M for “being LGBTQI in the Caribbean”
“$25k to increase “Vegan Local Climate Action Innovation” in Zambia.”
The US president, Donald Trump established DOGE on January 20 to slash federal spending.
Since its establishment, DOGE said it saved more than $1 billion by canceling diversity, equity and inclusion contracts, among other expenses.
US: We’ve cancelled $291.3m to be spent LGBTQ, Colombian empowerment, others – Elon Musk’s DOGE
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Anambra gov: APGA pegs governorship form at N30m
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has said, ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, interested aspirants vying for the primary would pay N30m to procure the nomination and expression of interest forms. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Organising Secretary of APGA, Ifeanyi Mbaeri, in Abuja on Thursday.
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The All Progressives Grand Alliance has said, ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, interested aspirants vying for the primary would pay N30m to procure the nomination and expression of interest forms. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Organising Secretary of APGA, Ifeanyi Mbaeri, in Abuja on Thursday.
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Police begin medical screening for 2022 constables
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the medical screening exercise for selected candidates in the ongoing 2022 Police Constable Recruitment process. The screening, which began on February 26, 2025, will run until March 12, 2025, across 17 designated Police Zonal Headquarters nationwide. According to a Thursday statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP
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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the medical screening exercise for selected candidates in the ongoing 2022 Police Constable Recruitment process. The screening, which began on February 26, 2025, will run until March 12, 2025, across 17 designated Police Zonal Headquarters nationwide. According to a Thursday statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP
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Israel: Driver injures 10 in suspected ramming attack
A suspected ramming attack has injured at least 10 people, including at least one who is in serious condition in Israel, police said. The TPS Israeli news agency reports that the incident happened at a bus station in Karkur Junction on Route 65 in northern Israel. According to the report, all of those wounded were
Israel: Driver injures 10 in suspected ramming attack
A suspected ramming attack has injured at least 10 people, including at least one who is in serious condition in Israel, police said.
The TPS Israeli news agency reports that the incident happened at a bus station in Karkur Junction on Route 65 in northern Israel.
According to the report, all of those wounded were evacuated to a nearby hospital.
A statement by Israeli police said one person had been arrested at the scene.
Graphic images show a man’s body in the street next to the vehicle used in the incident, with members of the Israeli security forces nearby in a cordoned-off area.
Meanwhile, there is a heavy police presence in the area, as a search for other possible attackers is underway.
Israel: Driver injures 10 in suspected ramming attack
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FCT-IRS raised N43.8bn in January – Chairman
The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Services says it has generated N43.8bn in taxes for January 2025, describing the development as a “very strong” start for the year. The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Ango Abdullahi stated this on Thursday while addressing the press during a tax sensitization event in Abuja. Abdullahi said the IRS
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The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Services says it has generated N43.8bn in taxes for January 2025, describing the development as a “very strong” start for the year. The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Ango Abdullahi stated this on Thursday while addressing the press during a tax sensitization event in Abuja. Abdullahi said the IRS
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Nigerians see governance as means to make wealth – EFCC boss
Stakeholders have called for sustained efforts, collaboration, and a focus on ethics and integrity to ensure progress in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu; Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan
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Stakeholders have called for sustained efforts, collaboration, and a focus on ethics and integrity to ensure progress in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu; Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan
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Hensard University gets NUC approval for Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, others
Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC. The approved programmes are: 1. MBBS. Medicine and Surgery 2 B.NSc. Nursing Science 3 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering 4. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering 5. B.Eng. Civil Engineering
Hensard University gets NUC approval for Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, others
Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC.
The approved programmes are:
1. MBBS. Medicine and Surgery
2 B.NSc. Nursing Science
3 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
4. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
5. B.Eng. Civil Engineering
6. B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
7. B.Eng. Petroleum and Gas Engineering
8. B.Eng. Marine Engineering
9 .B.Sc Anatomy
10. B.Sc. Physiology
11. B.Sc. Complementary and Alternative Medicine
12. B.HIM. Health Information Management
13. B.MLS. Medical Laboratory Science
I 4. B.Sc. Physiotherapy
1.5. B.Sc. Public Health
16. B.Sc. Radiography
A letter signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Acting Director of Academic Planning at the NUC, confirmed the approvals.
The NUC in an earlier letter dated January 22, 2025, had approved 14 programmes, all to be offered full-time at the university starting in the 2024/2025.
The programmes are:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
LL.B. (Law)
B.Sc. Ed. Biology Education
B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics Education
B.Sc. Ed. Chemistry Education
B.Sc. Ed. Integrated Science
B.Ed. Educational Management
B.Ed. Primary Education
B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
B.Ed. Entrepreneurship Education
B.Sc. Ed. Business Education
B.Sc. Ed. Agricultural Education
B.Ed. Education Technology
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dileep Kumar M. expressed his delight at approval and lauded the commitment of the university’s Chancellor, Senator Seriake Dickson, to expanding access to quality education with Hensard global linkages.
Professor Kumar assured prospective students and their parents of Hensard University’s dedication to providing a world-class educational experience.
Hensard University is an institution dedicated to providing high-quality education across a wide range of disciplines. With a commitment to academic excellence, practical skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, and holistic development.
The University strives to prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning through its dual certification and partnership with different universities and institutions across the world offering a diverse range of programmes.
Hensard University further aims to empower students to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and society as a whole.
With the latest approvals, Hensard is running 59 programmes across 12 faculties in Agriculture, Business, Education, Engineering, Medicine, and Sciences.
Parents and prospective students who are interested in these and other Hensard programmes for 2024/25 should call Hensard. Places are also available for students who want to change their choice of university to Hensard.
For further information, please visit our Official website: https:// HensardUniversity.edu.ng
Or call Phone:
Registrar’s Office – +234 916 998 5155
Admissions Office –
+2349169985150
+2349169985160
+2349169985153
+2349169985157
Email:
Enquiries – info@hensarduniversity.edu.ng
Admissions Office – Admissions@hensarduniversity.edu.ng
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Hensard University gets NUC approval for Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, others
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Oyo unveils free health insurance for 10,000 primary school pupils
The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. Flagging off the enrolment at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. The initiative covers children from
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The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. Flagging off the enrolment at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. The initiative covers children from
