EFCC Arraigns Onitsha Market Leader for Alleged N6.7m Fraud
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Bayo Adetu
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February 16, 2024
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The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the Chairman, Onitsha/Odekpe Plastic Market Association, Obinna Calistus Okoli before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State for obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N6,700,000.00 (Six Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Naira only). Okoli was arraigned on Tuesday, February …
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Lagos Assembly Urges Government Support For Schoolgirl Suffering Teargas Injury
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Bayo Adetu
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February 15, 2024
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the government to support Amina Alege, a 12-year-old student of the Adam Yakubu Memorial High School in Lagos State, who suffered an eye injury after she was allegedly tear-gassed by the police. The incident occurred on Friday, February 9, 2024, in front of a mosque near Adam Yakubu Memorial High School in …
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Gombe Court Jails Businessman for N3.5m Fraud
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Bayo Adetu
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February 15, 2024
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Justice Abdulhamid Yakubu of the Gombe State High Court Gombe, on February 12, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Isiyaku Dahiru and his company, Zafran and Brothers Investment Limited to twelve (12) months imprisonment for obtaining the sum of N3,500000.00 (Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) under false pretences. Dahiru and his company were arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on cheating …
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Niger Delta Group Seeks EFCC’s Intervention in Tackling Oil Theft
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Bayo Adetu
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February 15, 2024
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The Community Development Committees (CDC) of Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas have called for a more direct intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in tackling the scourge of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region. The group made the call on Tuesday, February 13 when its Board of Trustees, led by the Chairman, Joseph Ambakederimo paid a courtesy …
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FG Can’t Continue To Subsidise Electricity — Power Minister
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Bayo Adetu
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February 15, 2024
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says Nigeria cannot continue to subsidise electricity, adding that the nation must begin to move towards a cost-effective tariff model, as the country is currently indebted to the tune of 1.3 trillion naira to generating companies (GenCos) and 1.3 billion dollars owed gas companies. Adelabu, addressed a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, said …
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Peter Obi is simply an opportunist – Bwala
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Bayo Adetu
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February 14, 2024
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A former spokesman of the PDP presidential candidate in the last election, Daniel Bwala has lashed out at former LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as an opportunist. Bwala, in a tweet on Wednesday said Obi is not playing the role of opposition but opportunism. “Obi does not play opposition, but opportunism. He takes advantage of the vulnerabilities of …
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Court Jails 15 for Internet Fraud in Ibadan
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Bayo Adetu
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February 14, 2024
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Justices Olusola Adetujoye, O.A. Lajide and S.O. Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan have convicted and sentenced 15 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, between January 22 and February 5, 2024. One of …
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NiMET: Nigerians to experience more days of excessive heat, profer solutions
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Bayo Adetu
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February 14, 2024
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has said that the excessive heat being experienced in the country presently would remain for a while. NiMET disclosed this in its weather and climate update posted on its official X page on Wednesday. The agency in the post also outlined the weather’s implications and provided guidance to the public on how to manage the situation. …
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Runsewe, Orji Kalu, others Top DV Awards Nominees
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Bayo Adetu
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February 14, 2024
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Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and current Chairman of the Nigeria Professional League Board, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye are top on the list of those nominated for different awards categories by the organisers of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Awards. Former Athletic Federation Chairman and current NOC first Vice President, Chief Solomon Ogba, and Otunba Segun Runsewe …
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Birthday/Valentine: Jesam Micheal Blesses Nana Berry Orphanage Home With N15m, Buys A Home for Them (Video)
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Bayo Adetu
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February 14, 2024
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Fintech expert and CEO OF Afriq Arbiritage System is a Philanthropist per excellence. The entrepreneur genius celebrated his birthday on Monday, February 12th, 2024 with the less privileged and orphans. Interestingly, in the mood of his birthday and Valentine, he visited Nana Berry Orphanage home where he donated the sun of 15,000,000 to them and food items running into millions, …
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