EFCC arrests 39 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale in a statement in Abuja said that the suspects were arrested following “actionable intelligence” on their suspected involvement in a computer-related fraud. He said […]
Otti reiterates commitment to sustaining security in Abia
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated his commitment to ensure that the adequate security of lives and property in the state is sustained. Otti said this on Thursday when the Flag Officer Commanding of Naval Training Command, Lagos, Rear Admiral Ignatius Albara, paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government […]
Tinubu promises Corporate Nigeria, I cannot underperform on a job I campaigned for
President Bola Tinubu has said the country’s economy is at a turning point and will require the steadfast support of the private sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Speaking during Iftar on Thursday in Abuja with members of the Nigerian business community, the President expressed gratitude for their support and pledged to engage with them […]
Tinubu at ECOWAS parliament, calls for unity in sub region
President Bola Tinubu has called on ECOWAS member states to come together, strengthen ties, and reject forces bent on causing division within the community. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, […]
“Ajakaju” film rakes in N101.2m in five days
Eniola Ajao’s debut cinema production, “Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds)”, has grossed N101.2 million within five days of its release. FilmOne Entertainment, disclosed this on Thursday via its instagram handle, @filmoneng. The epic film was released nationwide on Friday, March 29. The film distribution company wrote: “The Beast has conquered!!!🎊🎊 “Ajakaju: Besst of Two Worlds […]
Our rivals do not want us to grow, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has said the future of the Nigerian child is going to be brighter as the path to take them out of poverty has been cleared with his signing into law of the Student Loans Re-enactment Bill. The President spoke on Wednesday night when he hosted members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council […]
Tinubu hails Oshiomhole on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Adams Oshiomhole on his birthday April 4, 2024. Senator Oshiomhole was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) from 1999 to 2007; Governor of Edo State from 2008 to 2016, and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2018 to 2020. The President joins the family and […]
Foundation screens 760 persons for TB
No fewer than 760 Lagos residents were on Wednesday screened for Tuberculosis (TB) by the Archbishop John Kwao Aggey Foundation during a medical outreach. The outreach, which took place at Obalende, Lagos, was attended by youths and the elderly, in commemoration of the first indigenous Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, John Aggrey. Aggey was born on […]
Okuama: Stop amplifying activities of undesirable elements, says Army chief
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Wednesday charged the media to refrain from amplifying the activities of non-state actors and undesirable elements in the country. The Army boss gave the charge while delivering a keynote address at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat, First Quarter 2024 in Asaba, Delta State. […]
Tariff increase will only affect customers enjoying 20-hour power supply – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the increase in tariff will only affect customers enjoying 20-hour power supply across the country. Mr Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said this at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the commission has approved the increase in electricity tariff […]
