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  • Police Arrest Five Suspected Rap!sts For Defiling Six Minors In Nasarawa State

    .. Police Arrest Five Suspected Rap!sts For Defiling Six Minors In Nasarawa State

     The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended five suspected rapists for allegedly defiling six minors aged between 4 and 14, according to a statement by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Nadada.The suspects, paraded alongside 28 others at the Police Headquarters on Thursday, May 9, 2024, were arrested for various cases of rape and se
  • NSCDC Arrests Suspect, Afolabi Ojo For Alleged Rap3 Of 4-Year-Old Pupil In Ekiti State

    . NSCDC Arrests Suspect, Afolabi Ojo For Alleged Rap3 Of 4-Year-Old Pupil In Ekiti State

     In a disturbing incident, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a suspect, Afolabi Ojo, for allegedly molesting a 4-year-old pupil. The mother of the young victim reported the incident at the NSCDC Command, revealing that the assault occurred on Olujoda Street in late April.According to the victim's mother, her
  • Woman, Tracy Smeers Allegedly Raped And Murdered By Friend's Boyfriend (Photos)

    .. Woman, Tracy Smeers Allegedly Raped And Murdered By Friend's Boyfriend (Photos)

     In a shocking turn of events, the life of Tracy Smeers, a South African woman, was tragically cut short after she was allegedly raped and stabbed to death by her friend's boyfriend.The distressing revelation came to light through an NGO, Women For Change, which shared the harrowing details in a post on Friday, May 10, 2024. The incident repor
  • NIMC Unveils Crackdown On Fake ID Syndicate, Warns Against Scams

    . NIMC Unveils Crackdown On Fake ID Syndicate, Warns Against Scams

     In a decisive move to tackle fraudulent activities, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has uncovered a syndicate involved in impersonating commission employees and issuing fake national identity numbers to unsuspecting Nigerians.Addressing the media at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Director-General of NIMC, Abisoye Coker
  • Ghanaian Footballer Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Two Police Officers

    .. Ghanaian Footballer Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Two Police Officers

     In a shocking development, a Ghanaian footballer finds himself among five suspects remanded in police custody following the murder of two police officers at East Trassaco, East Legon. According to court documents presented by Chief Inspector Margaret Ofori Boadi of the Legal and Prosecution Unit at CID Headquarters, the suspects, including the foo
  • Tragic Demise Strikes LAUTECH As 200LStudent, Adedokun Olamilekan Stabbed To Death In Ogbomoso

    .. Tragic Demise Strikes LAUTECH As 200LStudent, Adedokun Olamilekan Stabbed To Death In Ogbomoso

     In a devastating turn of events, Adedokun Olamilekan, a promising undergraduate at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, met his untimely demise. The 200-level student of the Department of Information Science was fatally stabbed by unidentified individuals in the Under G area of the town on Thursday night.Olamilekan, known for his en
  • 63-Yr-Old Land Agent, Taye Hussein Abubakar Dies After Months In Detention At Kwara Correctional Facility

    . 63-Yr-Old Land Agent, Taye Hussein Abubakar Dies After Months In Detention At Kwara Correctional Facility

     Tragedy struck at the Oke Kura Correctional Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, as a 63-year-old land agent, Alhaji Taye Hussein Abubakar, passed away on Friday morning after reportedly spending over four months in detention.Abubakar's detention stemmed from his involvement in land disputes that led to legal proceedings. Despite being granted ba
  • EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

    . EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

     In a decisive crackdown on cybercrime, the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the apprehension of twenty-one individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud within Akwa Ibom State.The EFCC, in a statement released on Friday, revealed that its operatives conducted targeted operations resulting
  • 60-Year-Old UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Michael Oluronbi Sentenced To 34 Years For Rap!ng Church Members

    .. 60-Year-Old UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Michael Oluronbi Sentenced To 34 Years For Rap!ng Church Members

     In a landmark ruling, Michael Oluronbi, a 60-year-old Nigerian pastor based in the UK, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual offences against members of his congregation.The verdict, delivered after a lengthy trial at Birmingham Crown Court, saw Oluronbi convicted of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assa
  • EFCC Implements Currency Regulation: Dollar Transactions Halted, Embassies Urged To Adopt Naira

    . EFCC Implements Currency Regulation: Dollar Transactions Halted, Embassies Urged To Adopt Naira

     In a bid to curb the dollarization of Nigeria's economy and safeguard the value of the naira, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action, halting dollar transactions for foreign missions operating within the country. Furthermore, Nigerian embassies abroad are urged to transition their financial dealings to t
  • How I Nearly Harmed Myself Over Fake News -Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao Reveals

    . How I Nearly Harmed Myself Over Fake News -Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao Reveals

     Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao has said she once tried to harm herself because of a fake news written about her. She opened up during an interview with The Tribune Newspaper. The actress revealed she almost poisoned herself after fake news was published about her. According to her, she starved herself for seven days which got the people around her
  • Manchester United v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 12th May, 2024 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee  Paul Tierney (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Good news has been in short supply for Man United fans this month, but the hosts have received a huge quadruple boost with the news that both Marcus Rashford (ankle), Lisandro Martinez (ca
  • Nottingham v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Nottingham v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 11th May, 2024 Time : 12:30 pm Stadium Craven Cottage Referee  Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Nottingham [/size]Nuno Espirito Santo does not have any new issues hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Chelsea on Saturday, the Nottingham Forest manager will be bereft
  • Fulham v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Fulham v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 11th May, 2024 Time : 12:30 pm Stadium Craven Cottage Referee  Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Fulham [/size]Fulham's only injury concern is with midfielder Harrison Reed, who missed the draw with Brentford due to a knock, but he has since taken part in training and could be fit to return to the
  • JUST IN! Gov. Fubara Relocates Rivers Assembly Sitting To Government House

    . JUST IN! Gov. Fubara Relocates Rivers Assembly Sitting To Government House

     The Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara has ordered the immediate temporary relocation of the house of assembly sitting to the Auditorium of the Administrative section of Government House, Port Harcourt.According to an executive order contained in a memo, the governor noted that the relocation was necessary due to the fire incident that happened at
  • BREAKING: House Of Reps member, Isa Dogonyaro Is dead

    . BREAKING: House Of Reps member, Isa Dogonyaro Is dead

     Member representing Garki/Babura federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House of Representatives, Isa Dogonyaro, is dead.Mohammed Bello El-Rufa’i, who is one of his colleagues, disclosed the death of the lawmaker on his Facebook wall Friday morning.He wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Earlier today, we lost a colleague in th
  • Tinubu Appoints Wike’s Ex-Chief Of Staff, Chukwuemeka Woke As Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority MD

    . Tinubu Appoints Wike’s Ex-Chief Of Staff, Chukwuemeka Woke As Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority MD

     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director (MD) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, in a Thursday statement, said Tinubu urged Woke to discharge his duties with integrity and in conformity with the highest standards of transparency. “Engr. Woke
  • CONFIRMED! Prince Harry And Meghan Will Arrive Nigeria Today

    . CONFIRMED! Prince Harry And Meghan Will Arrive Nigeria Today

     Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will land in Nigeria today, 10th of May, 2024, for a 3-day private visitThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are visiting Nigeria on the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa to interact with wounded soldiers.Director Sports, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Marquis m
  • JUST IN! House Of Representatives Suspends Move To Stop CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

    .. JUST IN! House Of Representatives Suspends Move To Stop CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

     The House of Representatives has withdrawn the motion to suspend the controversial cybersecurity levy.Recall that CBN had issued a new directive to all financial institutions, including commercial, merchant, non-interest banks, payment service banks, and mobile money operators, mandating the implementation of a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on all elect
  • CJN to Get Jumbo Pay Pack as Reps Pass Bill Increasing Salaries of Judicial Officers

    . CJN to Get Jumbo Pay Pack as Reps Pass Bill Increasing Salaries of Judicial Officers

     The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill for an upward review of the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders in the country, which provides a monthly package of N5.39 million for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).The executive bill which passed third reading at the lower chamber also provides a total pa
  • JUST IN! Senate Approves Death Sentence As Penalty For Drug Offenders in Nigeria

    . JUST IN! Senate Approves Death Sentence As Penalty For Drug Offenders in Nigeria

     The Senate has approved the d£ath sentence as a penalty for drug traffickers in the country, as it passes through the third reading, the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill.The proposal was adopted on Thursday when the Senate dissolved into a committee of the whole for a clause-by-clause consideration of a report of the Chairman of the Committees on
  • BREAKING! House of Reps Orders CBN to Suspend The 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy

    . BREAKING! House of Reps Orders CBN to Suspend The 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy

     There's been some contention surrounding the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive regarding the  0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions within the country.The House of Representatives has taken action to address concerns raised by Kingsley Chinda, who represents the Obio/Akpor Constituency, by calling for the withdrawal o
  • Alleged $30bn Loot Report: First News Apologises To Gbajabiamila As Abducted Editor Resigns

    . Alleged $30bn Loot Report: First News Apologises To Gbajabiamila As Abducted Editor Resigns

     The management of First News online newspaper has tendered an apology to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over a news story titled “How Gbajabiamila attempted to corner $30bn, 66 houses traced to Sabiu,” published on its platform.This is coming as the platform’s Managing Editor, Segun Olatunji who wrote the sto
  • Ukraine-Russia War! Missile, Drone Attacks Launched On Ukraine’s Energy Grid

    .. Ukraine-Russia War! Missile, Drone Attacks Launched On Ukraine’s Energy Grid

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has launched a massive early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine.Writing on his X handle, Zelensky said more than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack.It marks the latest in a string of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which Moscow insists i
  • AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID Vaccine Months After Admitting Strange Side Effects

    . AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID Vaccine Months After Admitting Strange Side Effects

     AstraZeneca has decided to globally pull its COVID-19 vaccine from circulation, following months after acknowledging potential rare yet severe side effects associated withAccording to The Telegraph, AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its vaccine, originally known as Covishield, may lead to uncommon side effects such as blood clots and decreased blo
  • Helicopter Operators Kick Against $300 Landing Fee Levy Newly Imposed by Tinubu's Government

    . Helicopter Operators Kick Against $300 Landing Fee Levy Newly Imposed by Tinubu's Government

     The new $300 landing fee imposed on helicopter operators by the Federal Government through its concessionaire, NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited, may be attracting a low-level of compliance.The Vanguard reported that some helicopter operators expressed dissatisfaction with the new fee, insisting that they want to join the Airline Operators of Nigeria
  • Gov Sim Fubara's Loyalist, Hon Victor Oko Sworn in As New Speaker of Rivers State Assembly

    . Gov Sim Fubara's Loyalist, Hon Victor Oko Sworn in As New Speaker of Rivers State Assembly

     Governor Sim Fubara's influence extends to the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly, as Hon. Victor Oko has been sworn in as the new Speaker. This move suggests a consolidation of power within the state's political structure and may signal alignment between the executive and legislative branches. The appointment of a loyalist
  • EFCC Raid Abuja Forex Market, Arrests BDC Operators as Naira Hits 1,416 Per Dollar

    . EFCC Raid Abuja Forex Market, Arrests BDC Operators as Naira Hits 1,416 Per Dollar

     Tensions are running high between the EFCC and the BDC operators in the Wuse Zone 4 market. The traders' frustration is palpable, as they feel targeted and unfairly treated by the anti-corruption agency. The resistance to the arrests indicates a growing discontent among the traders, who perceive the raids as mere extortion tactics rather than
  • UPDATE: CBN Releases List Of Licensed Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria

    . UPDATE: CBN Releases List Of Licensed Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria

     The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a list of 44 licensed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The apex bank made this public in a post released on its official website on Tuesday. According to CBN, Seven banks, including Zenith Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, First City Monument Bank, United Bank of Africa, Fidelity, and Guaranty Trust Bank, have
  • UPDATE: US Announces Plan To Partner Nigeria To Combat Cybercrime, Fraud Scams, Sextortion

    . UPDATE: US Announces Plan To Partner Nigeria To Combat Cybercrime, Fraud Scams, Sextortion

     The United States has announced plans to deploy a cybercrime advisor in Nigeria. The advisor is poised to facilitate cooperation between the two nations, offering essential training, equipment, and technical assistance to bolster Nigeria’s capacity to address cyber threats, including fraud scams and sextortion.The decision to deploy the advisor,

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