EFCC arrests four suspected fraudsters in Borno
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested four suspected fraudsters in Maiduguri, Borno State. This is contained in a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said operatives of the commission arrested the suspects at former Trafalgar Hotel, Bolori area of Maiduguri, following actionable […]
Edo governorship: APC names Uzodinma as Chair of primary committee
The All Progressives Congress National Working Committee has announced Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, as Chairman of a seven-member team that will oversee the election of the party’s candidate. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Sulaiman Argungu, APC National Organising Secretary on Wednesday in Abuja. Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River will […]
Driver jailed six months for attempting to steal car
A Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, sentenced a 28-year old driver, Shafiu Mohammed to six months imprisonment for attempting to steal a car. The convict pleaded guilty to attempted theft and also jumping out of a moving police patrol vehicle. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos, after listening to Mohammed’s guilty plea, summarily sentenced him to six imprisonment or […]
Sachet alcohol, PET bottles ban will erode investors` confidence, says staff association
The Food Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) says that the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles could erode investors` confidence in the nation’s economy. The association said this when it picketed the headquarters of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Abuja on Tuesday. NAFDAC […]
CAPPA Applauds Environmentalist Nnimmo Bassey on winning 2024 Wallenberg Medal
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has congratulated Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, on his well-deserved recognition as recipient of the prestigious 2024 Wallenberg Medal. The Wallenberg Medal is awarded by the University of Michigan to outstanding humanitarians whose actions on behalf of the defenceless and oppressed […]
Convict fined N250,000, forfeits iPhone used to scam victims on Facebook
A Federal High in Lagos has sentenced a convict, Dele Asulemon, to a fine of N250,000 for scamming unsuspecting victims on social media. The court also gave the convict a non-custodial sentence of six months. The convict was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Kehinde Ogundare, on a one count […]
Zulum doles out cash, food to 810 volunteers fighting Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has doled out cash and food items to 810 volunteers fighting Boko Haram alongside the military and other security agencies in Bama Local Government Area of the state. He gave out the package on Tuesday at the Palace of the Shehu of Bama, Umar Shehu-Kyari. The governor extolled the volunteers […]
20-year-old applicant remanded over alleged armed robbery
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, remanded a 20-year-old man, Sanni Saidu, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly robbing a pedestrian of his belongings at gunpoint. The Magistrate, Mr M.A. Adegbaye, who refused to listen to the defendant ‘s plea for mercy, ordered his remand in the correctional centre till March 26, while awaiting an […]
Valentine, sport as conflicting interest between lovers, couple
As Valentine’s Day celebration coincides with the up-coming Champions League round of 16 clashes on Feb.14, some Nigerians have expressed mixed views on the football matches scheduled for same day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) spoke with a cross-section of enthusiasts in Lagos, who gave divergent opinions on the games. Recall that UEFA Champions […]
Man drags girlfriend to court for “forced paternity”
Mr Farouk Solihu on Tuesday, dragged Kehinde Garba before an Area Court in Centre-Igboro, Ilorin for allegedly making false allegations that he impregnated her. Solihu told the court that Garba lied that he was responsible for her pregnancy. According to him, “Another man got her pregnant. She reported me to the Nigeria Security and Civil […]
