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EFCC to Arraign Cubana Chief Priest for Alleged Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to bring businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
He faces charges related to … Continue Reading
Federal Government Grants Indigenous Refineries Option to Purchase Crude Oil in Naira
The Federal Government has responded to the demands of domestic crude oil refiners and operators in the sector by allowing indigenous refineries to purchase crude oil in either naira or dollars.
This announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum … Continue Reading
Federal Ministry to Allocate Nearly 9,000 Houses to Successful Applicants
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced its plan to allocate a total of 8,925 houses to successful applicants through its National Housing Programme. This move signifies a significant step towards fulfilling the government’s commitment to providing … Continue Reading
Police arrests man for Killing his 70 year old Mother
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a 40-year-old man, identified as Inyangake James Peter, for the brutal murder of his own mother, Mma Offiong James Peter.
The victim, who was approximately 70 years old, met her tragic end … Continue Reading
Former Accountant General Claims Assurances of Immunity in N109 Billion Fraud Case
Former Accountant General of the Federation (AG-F), Ahmed Idris, has revealed that he initially believed he would not face prosecution for the alleged N109 billion fraud he is accused of alongside three others.
Idris stated that he cooperated with investigators … Continue Reading
Military Air Strikes Destroy Seven Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers State
In recent operations conducted by the air component of Operation Delta Safe made significant progress by destroying seven illegal refineries with the aim of combating illegal oil refining activities in Rivers State.
According to a statement released on Sunday by … Continue Reading
Nigerian Military Arrests Personnel Involved in Hotel Manager’s Death
The Nigerian military has taken decisive action following the tragic death of Achimugu James Etubi, the hotel manager of Royal Damgrete in Umuahia, Abia State.
The military announced on Sunday that it has arrested personnel allegedly involved in the … Continue Reading
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Issues Warning Against Fake Recruitment Publications
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned the public to disregard fake recruitment announcements circulating online, affirming that there is no ongoing recruitment process.
In an official statement released on Sunday, the agency clarified that there is … Continue Reading
Sunday Igboho Disavows Gunmen’s Attack on Oyo State Government Secretariat
Sunday Igboho, a prominent Yoruba nation activist, along with Professor Banji Akintoye, leader of the Ilana Omo Oodua movement, have vehemently denounced the recent invasion of the Oyo State government secretariat by suspected gunmen masquerading as members … Continue Reading
”My husband’s killers said they will Deal with me when they Leave prison” – widow laments
Christiana Onyebuchi Apugo, a 32-year-old widow from Umuawa Alaocha community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, has come forward with alarming allegations against her late husband’s brother, Victor Orisara Apugo.
Mrs. Apugo claims that Victor, currently detained … Continue Reading