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Suspected Yahoo boys arrested for burying newborn alive in Rivers
The police in Rivers State in collaboration with PHALGA security watch and the State Neighbourhood Watch have arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys, for allegedly burying a newborn baby alive at Andoni Waterfront, Eagle Island in Port Harcourt. The Chairman of PLGA security watch Victor Ohaji, who doubles as the Chief
FULL LIST: 17 Commissioner-nominees rejected by Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly, Wednesday, rejected 17 out of the 39 Commissioner-nominees submitted to it by the Lagos State Government, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The list had generated controversies including protests by religious and political groups over alleged marginalisation and lop-sidedness. Those not confirmed by the House include: Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo Prof. Akin Abayomi
Wagner boss dies in plane crash amid Niger coup crisis
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Wagner, a private military company, has been killed in plane crash, according to BBC. Ten people were on board the private jet that crashed in the north of Moscow, capital of Russia. The Russian Civil Aviation Authority said seven passengers and three crew were on board the Embraer aircraft, which was
Lagos Assembly rejects Abayomi, Omotoso, 15 other commissioners, confirms 22
The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 out of the 39 commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Daily Trust gathered that the lawmakers who had earlier berated the list when it was submitted weeks ago, confirmed 22 names. Some of the nominees rejected by the lawmakers include former Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin
Wike bans street trading, accuses corn sellers of fueling crime
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has prohibited street trading within Abuja. Wike attributes the ban to his belief that individuals who engage in activities like selling corn and street hawking contribute to the insecurity and criminal occurrences in the nation’s capital. He unveiled this directive while sternly addressing the leadership teams
94-year-old man arrested for raping 13-year-old girl in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has on the 18th of August, 2023 apprehended a 94-year-old man, Muhammed Abubakar, for raping a 13-year-old girl in the Tappare ward, Ganye Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement made available to the press by the Police Public Relation Officer, SP Sulaiman Nguroje on Wednesday. According to
South Africa in BRICS to advance African agenda – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has said that advancing the African agenda was a strategic priority for South Africa. In his address at the open plenary of the 15th BRICS summit on Wednesday in South Africa, Ramaphosa said it was for this reason that the theme: “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth,
Coup: UK calls for immediate release of President Bazoum
The United Kingdom has condemned the illegal detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the military junta in Niger Republic, calling for his immediate release. “We stand with ECOWAS in condemnation of the illegal detention of President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and members of the government, as well as the unacceptable conditions under which they are
Reps begin probe of ‘unremitted’ housing funds
The House of Representatives has begun investigation into the alleged non-remittance of contributions into the National Housing Fund (NHF). This is just as the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, said the 10th House would review the National Housing Fund (NHF) Act to make it meet the current realities in the sector in order to provide affordable housing for
Niger Coup: Seven times ECOWAS military intervened in member nations
On July 26, Niger’s presidential guard overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. This event led to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposing sanctions and urging the coup leaders to restore Bazoum as the legitimate president or face possible military intervention. If ECOWAS makes good its threat, it would not be the
Govt must revamp CBN, NNPCL – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently revamp the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited. The Director General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, disclosed this in a communiqué from the recently concluded 2023 Mid-Year Economic Review and Outlook. The LCCI boss
Govt must revamp CBN, NNPCL – LCCI
Taraba to embark on aggressive tree-planting campaign
Plans are underway to kick off an aggressive tree-planting campaign in Taraba State to address some environmental challenges. The Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Aishatu Barde, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Jalingo said the move was necessitated by the aftermath of the recent flood disaster in parts of the state. Stressing that the
Taraba to embark on aggressive tree-planting campaign
Why my wife wanted to kill me – Ex-Man Utd striker, Carlos Tevez
Former Manchester United striker, Carlos Tevez, has revealed that his return to Boca Juniors from Juventus in 2015 didn’t go down well with his family. According to Tevez, his wife was not happy with his decision. In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, the 39-year-old said: “It was a great moment for me and when
Why my wife wanted to kill me – Ex-Man Utd striker, Carlos Tevez
Transfer: Why I decided to stay at Man City – Bernardo Silva
Manchester City playmaker, Bernardo Silva, has said he is staying with the Premier League champions to keep winning. Silva on Wednesday, signed a contract extension until 2026. “I’ve had six incredible years at Manchester City and I’m delighted to extend my time here,” the Portugal international said. “Winning the treble last season was extremely special
Transfer: Why I decided to stay at Man City – Bernardo Silva
Tinubu broke jink by appointing Wike FCT Minister – Oshiomhole
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has said President Bola Tinubu broke a jinx by appointing Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Oshiomhole said Tinubu’s decision to appoint Wike as FCT Minister was ground-breaking. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Oshiomhole said Tinubu gave every part of Nigeria hope with his ministerial appointment.
Tinubu broke jink by appointing Wike FCT Minister – Oshiomhole
Governor Mbah appoints CMD for ESUTH, ENSUBEB boss, Rangers General Manager, others
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Prof. Bethrand Ngwu as the new Chief Medical Director, CMD, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, ESUT, Parklane, Enugu. In a statement signed by Professor Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. G.O.C. Ajah was announced as the Chairman, Enugu State Universal Basic
Governor Mbah appoints CMD for ESUTH, ENSUBEB boss, Rangers General Manager, others
BREAKING: Lagos Assembly confirms 22 Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner-nominees, rejects 17
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed 22 out of the 39 cabinet nominees sent recently by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the day’s sitting, said the confirmation followed rigorous and detailed screening of the nominees by an ad-hoc committee led by
BREAKING: Lagos Assembly confirms 22 Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner-nominees, rejects 17
NERC advises users to update prepaid metres before Nov
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged users of prepaid metres to update their metres before November 2024. NERC made this known on Tuesday through its official account on X, formerly Twitter. The announcement comes on the heels of electricity companies’ notice to customers about the need to update their prepaid metres to avoid
NERC advises users to update prepaid metres before Nov
Again, Reps summon NFF President over non-payment of Super Falcons’ allowances
The ad hoc committee investigating the face-off between the Super Falcons and officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has once again summoned Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the federation. Blessing Onu, the chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating the face-off, reinvited Gusau after he failed to appear on Tuesday. Re-inviting the NFF President,
Again, Reps summon NFF President over non-payment of Super Falcons’ allowances
SendApp by Flutterwave grows 23 folds as company gains key approval in Kenya
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has announced a remarkable 23-fold increase in usage of its remittance solution, recently rebranded as SendApp by Flutterwave. This follows an earlier relaunch of the remittance solution to support transfers from United States and Canada, while adding new recipient countries like Egypt and Senegal. This record was accompanied by
SendApp by Flutterwave grows 23 folds as company gains key approval in Kenya
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