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53,254 inmates awaiting trial in custodial centres – Report
A total of 53,254 inmates are currently awaiting trial in different custodial centres across Nigeria, data sourced from the Nigerian Correctional Service have revealed. The figures, our correspondent gathered on Friday, were last updated on February 24, 2025. According to the data, the total inmate population stands at 80,100, with 26,846 inmates already convicted. The
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A total of 53,254 inmates are currently awaiting trial in different custodial centres across Nigeria, data sourced from the Nigerian Correctional Service have revealed. The figures, our correspondent gathered on Friday, were last updated on February 24, 2025. According to the data, the total inmate population stands at 80,100, with 26,846 inmates already convicted. The
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N47bn fraud: Ex-Abia gov, Orji, son face 16 charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed 16-count charges against a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, and his son, Chinedum, for allegedly misappropriating the sum of N47bn. Orji was arraigned with his son and a former Commissioner of Finance for Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, a government contractor, Obioma King, and a
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed 16-count charges against a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, and his son, Chinedum, for allegedly misappropriating the sum of N47bn. Orji was arraigned with his son and a former Commissioner of Finance for Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, a government contractor, Obioma King, and a
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ECOWAS court dismisses suits on Kudirat Abiola’s assassination
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and
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The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and
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President approves N54.99tn 2025 budget, hails govt’s progress
President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed into law the N54.99tn 2025 Appropriation Bill in a small ceremony at the State House, Abuja. He praised the collective work of his administration and Nigerians which, he said, was yielding results despite a rough start when he assumed office in 2023. The bill was passed by the two
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed into law the N54.99tn 2025 Appropriation Bill in a small ceremony at the State House, Abuja. He praised the collective work of his administration and Nigerians which, he said, was yielding results despite a rough start when he assumed office in 2023. The bill was passed by the two
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Gunmen attack Delta nursing students
Students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Asaba, the Delta State capital, were robbed by armed men who carted away their belongings. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the hostel, located outside the school premises and primarily inhabited by female students, was attacked on Thursday night by the gunmen. Sources told our correspondent that the robbers, armed
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Students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Asaba, the Delta State capital, were robbed by armed men who carted away their belongings. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the hostel, located outside the school premises and primarily inhabited by female students, was attacked on Thursday night by the gunmen. Sources told our correspondent that the robbers, armed
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Police pledges enhanced security in Ogun
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ogunlowo, has stated that he will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the security of lives and property in the state. Ogunlowo stated that community engagement was pivotal to effective policing and ensuring the safety of the citizens. The CP made the remarks at a reception hosted
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The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ogunlowo, has stated that he will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the security of lives and property in the state. Ogunlowo stated that community engagement was pivotal to effective policing and ensuring the safety of the citizens. The CP made the remarks at a reception hosted
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Ogun advocates people-focused CSRs
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has emphasised the need for the various Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of the private sector to align with the people’s needs and government policies. Salako-Oyedele stated this at the first Ogun State PR Forum/CSR Exhibition and Awards, in Abeokuta, the state capital. The deputy governor, who was
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The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has emphasised the need for the various Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of the private sector to align with the people’s needs and government policies. Salako-Oyedele stated this at the first Ogun State PR Forum/CSR Exhibition and Awards, in Abeokuta, the state capital. The deputy governor, who was
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EFCC, NECA vow to fight fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association have agreed to strengthen collaboration in tackling employment fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes affecting both the public and private sectors. During a meeting at the EFCC headquarters, the anti-graft agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed that Nigeria lost over N40bn annually to
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association have agreed to strengthen collaboration in tackling employment fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes affecting both the public and private sectors. During a meeting at the EFCC headquarters, the anti-graft agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed that Nigeria lost over N40bn annually to
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NAFDAC blacklists Indian firm for importing hard drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian firm, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, over alleged production and importation of dangerous opioid combinations into West Africa, including Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Friday, NAFDAC accused the Indian company of producing and distributing
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian firm, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, over alleged production and importation of dangerous opioid combinations into West Africa, including Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Friday, NAFDAC accused the Indian company of producing and distributing
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Safety tips for preventing household food poisoning
Experts strongly advise taking safety precautions such as washing hands regularly, cooking food to the right temperature, storing food properly, and avoiding cross-contamination to significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning. These simple practices help prevent harmful bacteria like Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Listeria, along with viruses like Norovirus, the most common culprits
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Experts strongly advise taking safety precautions such as washing hands regularly, cooking food to the right temperature, storing food properly, and avoiding cross-contamination to significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning. These simple practices help prevent harmful bacteria like Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Listeria, along with viruses like Norovirus, the most common culprits
