N8.3bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant general, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case,
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case,
Police arrest man for rape, burglary in Lagos
Operatives of the Lago State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly burgling a flat and raping a 47-year-old woman. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on March 26 in the Ikotun area of the state,
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Operatives of the Lago State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly burgling a flat and raping a 47-year-old woman. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on March 26 in the Ikotun area of the state,
Police foil kidnap attempts, rescue victims in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command says it has foiled two kidnapped attempts on Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo villages of Malumfashi and Kankia local government areas of the state on Monday. The command also said it has rescued seven victims in the two rescue missions. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations
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Katsina State Police Command says it has foiled two kidnapped attempts on Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo villages of Malumfashi and Kankia local government areas of the state on Monday. The command also said it has rescued seven victims in the two rescue missions. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations
First Lady donates N1bn to fight cervical cancer
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative, has donated N1bn to the National Cancer Fund to fight the scourge of cervical cancer in Nigeria. She also called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. Mrs Tinubu said this when she
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative, has donated N1bn to the National Cancer Fund to fight the scourge of cervical cancer in Nigeria. She also called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. Mrs Tinubu said this when she
Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production
Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation
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Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation
Edo vigilantes protest as police seize weapons
Vigilantes in Uromi, Edo State, have taken to the streets in protest following the seizure of their weapons by the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika. The protest, which entered its second day on Monday, follows recent security tensions in the state. Speaking during the protest, one of the vigilantes said, “We are here until
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Vigilantes in Uromi, Edo State, have taken to the streets in protest following the seizure of their weapons by the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika. The protest, which entered its second day on Monday, follows recent security tensions in the state. Speaking during the protest, one of the vigilantes said, “We are here until
Sweden to open trade office in Nigeria
Sweden is set to deepen its economic and diplomatic relationship with Nigeria by opening a trade office in Lagos. The office will be inaugurated by the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, on Tuesday. Désirée disclosed this at a reception held in Abuja in her honour. She said the development was a testament to the
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Sweden is set to deepen its economic and diplomatic relationship with Nigeria by opening a trade office in Lagos. The office will be inaugurated by the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, on Tuesday. Désirée disclosed this at a reception held in Abuja in her honour. She said the development was a testament to the
Redesign Nigeria’s security architecture, Afenifere urges FG
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has again urged the Federal Government and security agencies to redesign Nigeria’s security structure. Afenifere said this would help security operatives better understand the problems, identify the causes, and address them decisively. In a communique released after the Afenifere Caucus Meeting held at the Akure home of its leader, Reuben
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The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has again urged the Federal Government and security agencies to redesign Nigeria’s security structure. Afenifere said this would help security operatives better understand the problems, identify the causes, and address them decisively. In a communique released after the Afenifere Caucus Meeting held at the Akure home of its leader, Reuben
PICTORIAL: APC govs visit Buhari in Kaduna
A group of APC Governors under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on Monday visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. The governors stated that the APC was growing stronger as the largest political party in Nigeria, insisting that it would remain stable and stronger even ahead of the 2027
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A group of APC Governors under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on Monday visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. The governors stated that the APC was growing stronger as the largest political party in Nigeria, insisting that it would remain stable and stronger even ahead of the 2027
They offered us ₦200m to lie against Ehie, acquitted men allege
Four individuals previously arraigned in connection with the October 2023 arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they were recently pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted in
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Four individuals previously arraigned in connection with the October 2023 arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they were recently pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted in