EFCC Re-arraigns Father, Son for Alleged N5.6bn Fraud in Lagos
October 12, 2022 The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has re-arraigned one Emmanuel Adewunmi Jayeoba alongside his son, Adewale Daniel Jayeoba, before Justice Chukwujekwu…
NDLEA intercepts 179.102kgs of illicit drugs in Ebonyi
October 12, 2022 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ebonyi Command, said it seized 179.102 kilogrammes of illicit drugs between January and September 2022 in the state. The State…
Hisbah arrest 31 in Jigawa for alleged prostitution, alcohol consumption
October 12, 2022 Local vigilance group “Hisbah’’ in Jigawa arrested 31 persons, including 25 woman in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday over alleged “immoral acts’’. Hisbah…
Buhari swears in CJN Ariwoola, presides over FEC
October 12, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria at the Council chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday. The…
AU to support Nigerian youths in governance summit
October 12, 2022 The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOC) has declared support for the upcoming Nigerian Youth in Governance Summit slated for Nov. 29 and 30. Dr….
Dangote Industries Ltd. says it owns Obajana Cement plant 100%, followed due process
October 12, 2022 The management of Dangote Industries Ltd. (DIL) says it owns Obajana Cement plant 100 per cent and its acquisition in 2002 followed due process. The company said…
NCDC confirms 173 Lassa fever deaths in 25 states
October 12, 2022 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has recorded 173 Lassa fever deaths in 25 states and 102 local governments with 71 per cent of the deaths…
Peter Obi, a man who carries his own suitcases, could be Nigeria’s next president
By The Economist on October 11, 2022 “Mr Obi’s surging popularity is due, above all, to perceptions of his character. In a country cursed by politicians of extraordinary ego…
Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
October 12, 2022 Nigeria’s Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed says Nigeria has signed an agreement with Germany for the repatriation of over 1,130 looted Benin Bronze artifacts back to…
Gambia Police Link Child Deaths to Cough Syrup Imported by U.S. Firm
October 12, 2022 The deaths of 69 children from acute kidney injury in Gambia is linked to four cough syrups made in India and imported into the West African country…