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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a contractor, James Okwete, in connection with the ongoing probe into the N37bn allegedly laundered by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development under former Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. A top EFCC official, on Sunday, said the contractor had made useful statements concerning Umar-Farouk and […]
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting of Nigerian actor and movie director, Azeez Ololade Ijaduade. Ijaduade was reportedly shot by a trigger-happy policeman in the Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. He is said to be receiving treatment at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Confirming the incident in a statement […]
Christians in Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Monday, joined the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas with thanksgiving church service. This is despite the unfortunate military airstrike that killed several people and left many others injured in the community early this month. The Christian residents of the community […]
Despite the economic hardships, the Nigerian leaders are asking citizens to be optimistic. Love, unity, peace, and tolerance were some of the common themes in the messages by Nigerian leaders across all levels as the country joins others for the Christmas celebrations amid a stuttering economy. President Bola Tinubu, who came to power at the […]
The Abia Police Command on Sunday says it has rescued all the four missing children allegedly stolen in Umuahia. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Sunday. It was reported that one of the mothers had earlier reported the alleged abduction by an unidentified […]
Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has promised to work hard to meet the aspirations of the people. In his Christmas message, the governor said the state stands on the threshold of a brighter future, having weathered the storms. The message sent through his press secretary, Christian Aburime read: “As your governor, I pledge to […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has buried his father, Pa Simeon Soludo. Speaking during the burial held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Umueze-Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, Soludo extolled his late father saying he died a “staunch” member of the Catholic Church. The governor also thanked everyone who joined […]
France has joined a list of countries that have imposed immigration restrictions on international students (including Nigerians) with new legislation that will stop them from bringing their families to the country. The law passed by the parliament on Friday provides a new toughening immigration policy that makes it more difficult for migrants to bring family […]
At least three yet-to-be-identified persons including a baby and one adult were trapped in a collapsed building in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State on Friday. This is just as one person has been rescued from the debris of the collapsed one-storey building with penthouse. The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret […]
The Nigerian Army Council has promoted a total of 47 Brigadier Generals to Major Generals. Also, 75 Colonels were elevated to the rank of Brigadier General. Their promotion is coming after the retirement of 113 generals on Wednesday. However, a statement on Friday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the […]