Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 17th September 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 17th September 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Caution your followers against trouble in Osun, CSO urges Oyetola, Adeleke
Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has warned politicians, especially some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from any conduct and utterances that are capable of setting the state on fire. OCSC also urged the Governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola and the Governor-elect, Senator Ademola
Kwara: 2 siblings, 14 others in EFCC net for alleged cybercrime
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 16 persons for an alleged cybercrime and possession of fraudulent funds in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. A statement by the Head, Media and Publicity of the anti -graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were arrested following credible
Hope for national carrier as FG signs technical deal with Ethiopian Airlines
As conflicting reports continue to trail the proposed new national carrier, Nigeria Air, indications have emerged that the federal government may have finally pitched its tent with the most profitable African airline, Ethiopian Airlines as technical partner in the packaging of the new airline. The Minister of Aviation, sources said, had flown to Addis Ababa,
Pipeline Contract: Group condemns attack on Tompolo
Ijaw Patriotic League has condemned the protests that greeted the award of oil pipeline protection contract to High Chief Ekpemupolo Tompolo’s company, stating that the right decision has been made to prevent oil theft in the Niger Delta. The National Coordinator of the group, Jasper Eritei, described the decision of the Federal government as the
Sensitise farmers on global cap certifications, C’ttee tells FG
To end rejection of Nigeria’s agric products for export overseas, the committee set by the federal government has advised it to sensitise farmers and operators in agriculture value chain to adopt global cap certifications with the private sector. The committee headed by Director, Commodities and Export Department of the Ministry, Suleman Audu, which presented its
Fitch affirms Union Bank at ‘B-‘, outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Union Bank of Nigeria PLC’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook. In a statement, the agency said the action followed the publication of its updated Bank Rating Criteria, adding that, in line with the updated criteria, it has assigned Union Bank a, “Government Support Rating (GSR)
Lagos: Police arrest thief vandalising Dangote Refinery
Police in Lagos havearrested a suspected member of a gang of vandals stealing equipment at Dangote Refinery at Ibeju Lekki area of the state. It was learnt that the armed gang was smashed about 6.30pm on Wednesday by the commands detectives, who acted on information. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP
Adamawa APC crisis: Bilal bows to pressure, resigns
Amid heightened internal strife engulfing the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), its chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal, has finally resigned from office. This came on the heels of his impeachment a few weeks ago by 25 members of the state working committee of the party. In the resignation letter dated September 13,
Court clears 2 businessmen of N1.8bn fraud charge by EFCC
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of a Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos has discharged and acquitted two businessmen; Kehinde Eliot Ogboand Kelvin Chris, of N1.8 billion fraud allegations brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judge cleared the duo of the entire five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under
Osun: Police arrest 5 suspects over alleged murder, robbery of motorcyclists
The Osun State Police Command has arrested five suspects for alleged conspiracy, armed robbery, murder and membership of an unlawful society. The suspects during their parade at the Police Headquarters, Osogbo, confessed that they were paid the sum of N500, 000 to kill a Mobil filling station manager in the state. The five arrested suspects
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