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BREAKING: DSS arrests Ibrahim Magu, EFCC Ag Chairman
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His arrest comes a few days after Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), accused the anti-graft czar of gross infractions. The AGF asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Magu over some “weighty” …
The Sun Nigeria.
Insecurity: Crime in Nigeria caused by scrambles over opportunities — Gov Bagudu
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has noted that most of the crimes committed in Nigeria today, were related to scrambles over opportunities among various groups. Bagudu who stated this on Monday during the inauguration of the Community Policing Advisory Committee in Birnin Kebbi, noted that farmers, pastoralists and fishermen …
The Sun Nigeria.
Fuel price hike: Group wants reversal, asks Petroleum Minister, NNPC, PPPRA bosses to resign
Sola Ojo, Kaduna Coalition under Nigeria Citizens Action Group (NCAG) on Monday called for the reversal of price hike of premium motor spirit popularly known as petrol recently announced by the Federal Government. The group also called on the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Silva, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC), …
The Sun Nigeria.
Former Nsukka LG boss, Patrick Omeje, laid to rest amidst tears, eulogies
Felix Ikem, Nsukka The remains of late Chief Patrick Omeje, former Chairman of Nsukka Local Government of Enugu state who died on June 16 has been laid to rest at his country home Amaeze Owerre Nsukka autonomous community amidst tears and eulogies. Speaking in a homily during church funeral service at St Theresa’s Catholic cathedral …
The Sun Nigeria.
ADP hails Pam’s appointment as NCPC Executive Secretary
Okwe Obi, Abuja Action Democratic Party (ADP), has applauded the appointment of Rev Yakubu Pam as the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a congratulatory message yesterday, ADP National Chairman, Yabagi Sani, urged Pam to maintain the tempo of excellence by entrenching good policies that would strengthen the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gov. Lalong, family test negative for COVID-19
Gyang Bere, Jos Following the infection of some Cabinet members of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State with COVID-19, the Governor and members of his family for the second time has tested negative for the dreaded virus. Lalong in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tambuwal mourns former Minister, Inuwa Abdulkadir
Tunde Omolehin Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has mourned the late former Minister of Sports and Youth Development under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Barrister Inuwa Abdulkadir who died in Sokoto on Monday. In a condolence letter signed personally signed by the Governor described the late politician as a brother and good friend …
The Sun Nigeria.
APC NEC Integrity Group writes Caretaker Committee on leadership structure
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) Integrity Group, has formally written the party’s Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee (CEONCPC) to unveil members of its executive and Board of Trustees (BoT). APC NEC Integrity Group, in a jointly-signed letter by Abubakar Sadiq Saadu (Chairman) and David Okumba (Secretary) and sent …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tambuwal mourns former APC national vice chairman
A former national vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Inuwa Abdulkadir, has died. He died on Monday morning in Sokoto State. The cause of his death has not been ascertained at the time of filing this report and no official statement has been released by his family. Abdulkadir’s death was confirmed by a former …
The Sun Nigeria.
Benue boat mishap: Victims’ families intensify search
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Families of the 26 persons who lost their lives in a boat mishap on River Benue in Makurdi, the state capital on Sunday afternoon have intensified search to recover their remains. Daily Sun gathered that 26 children and youths of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Adeke Makurdi were on their way to …
The Sun Nigeria.
DSS arrests Magu, Acting EFCC Chairman
*He was only ‘quizzed’ not detained, says Commission’s spokesman The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His arrest comes a few days after Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), accused the anti-graft czar of gross infractions. It was learnt the EFCC …
Lalong, wife, kids’ second COVID-19 tests return negative
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, wife and members of his family, including his immediate staff, have tested negative to the coronavirus for the second time. Lalong in a press statement signed by Director, Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham said the second test conducted on him and his household …
Gunman abduct Nasarawa education board official
Cheke Emmanuel, Lafia The Personal Assistant to the Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB),Alhaji, Muhammad Musa Dan’azimi, Jibrin Shuaibu Daddare, has been abducted. Daddare was resportedly kidnapped at his residence at Daddare in Obi Local Government Area at the early hours of Monday by unknown gunmen. Family sources said …
Lagos AD Guber candidate, Salis, loses mother
Muritala Ayinla The governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy in Lagos State, Chief Owolabi Salis has lost his mother, Mama Tayibat Tijanni Fakunmoju. She was aged 98. She died in her sleep on Friday, July 3, 2020 and committed to mother earth the following day. She was daughter of former Olumale of Ikorodu …
S’Arabia makes masks mandatory, bans gatherings during Hajj
Saudi Arabia has drastically curtailed the pilgrimage amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that only a few thousand who reside in the country could perform the Hajj, scheduled for July ending. The kingdom on Monday said all the intending pilgrims in 2020 Hajj must wear face masks at all times, while workers would ensure no …
Arthur Eze: Igbo owe Buhari gratitude
Oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, has said Ndigbo owed the President Muhammadu Buhari, eternal gratitude for what he called the massive provision of economic and infrastructural facilities in the South-East geopolitical zone. He said Igbo benefitted more under his regime, adding that Buhari had become a hero in the area for religiously executing projects like …
SDGs expert proffers solutions to surmounting COVID-19 pandemic fallout
Adewumi Ademiju, Ado-Ekiti A Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) expert, Mr. Micheal Ale, has suggested that urgent and robust boost in industrialization is key to helping Nigeria recover from a possible recession brought about by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. He added that the Covid-19 has brought into the limelight the significance of the …
Matic signs new three-year Man United deal
Nemanja Matic has agreed a new three-year deal at Manchester United, which keeps the 31-year-old midfielder at the club until 2023. The Serbian’s Old Trafford career looked to be nearing its end in January with the midfielder open to leaving during the winter window but he forced his way back into Solskjaer’s plans after …
Report: Ondo State SSG, Ifedayo Abegunde, resigns
The Secretary to Ondo State Government, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde has resigned his appointment. Abegunde said he would communicate his next line of action within the next 24 hours. It is, however, believed that he would be defecting to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Abegunde is a close friend the Deputy Governor, Hon …
US state issues warning after rare case of brain-eating amoeba reported
A case of a rare brain-eating amoeba has been confirmed in Florida, according to health officials in the US state. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) said one person in Hillsborough County had contracted Naegleria fowleri. The microscopic, single-celled amoeba can cause an infection of the brain, and is usually fatal, reports the BBC. …
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