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Edo State High Court Sentences 25 Internet Fraudsters to Jail
The Edo State High Court has convicted and sentenced 25 individuals to various jail terms for their involvement in internet fraud. Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Ituseli presided over the cases, which concluded on Wednesday and Thursday, March 21, … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army to Establish $3.2 Million Aviation Hangar at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to establish an Army Aviation Hangar worth $3.2 million at the newly renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna. The coordinator of the Nigerian Army Aviation, Brigadier General Musa Alkali, revealed this during … Continue Reading
NNPC Announces Plans for Public Listing and Gas Utilization
At the 2024 CERAWEEK Conference in Houston, USA, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), revealed plans for the anticipated public listing of the company’s shares as outlined in the Petroleum Industry … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Places Temporary Ban on Public Funded Foreign Trips for Government Officials
President Tinubu has issued a directive placing a temporary ban on ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on publicly funded foreign trips, effective April 1st, 2024.
The move, aimed at curbing rising travel expenses and … Continue Reading
Anambra State House of Assembly Advances Bill to Regulate Igbo Apprenticeship System
The Anambra State House of Assembly has advanced a bill to its second reading in a proactive move aimed at revitalizing and formalizing the traditional Igbo apprenticeship system. The proposed legislation, titled the “Anambra State Igbo Apprenticeship Bill 2024,” seeks … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Approves Befitting Burial and National Honours for Slain Soldiers
President Tinubu has given his nod for a dignified burial and posthumous national honours to be conferred on the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives while on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State last week. The announcement came during … Continue Reading
CBN Clears $7 Billion FX Backlog as External Reserves Soar to $34.11 Billion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a significant milestone in its efforts to stabilize the country’s economy as it declared the clearance of all valid foreign exchange backlogs amounting to $7 billion.
Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama … Continue Reading
One Dead as NDLEA Raids Drug Peddlers in Bayelsa State
A tense situation unfolded in the Okaka suburb of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday evening, resulting in the tragic death of one individual, as irate youths clashed with a team of anti-narcotic officials during a raid targeting drug peddlers and … Continue Reading
Organizers to Supply 300,000 Condoms for Athletes at Paris Olympics
As the world prepares for the Paris Olympics scheduled from July 26 to August 11, organizers have made a bold decision to reintroduce intimacy to the Summer Games, signaling a return to pre-pandemic norms. With the Coronavirus pandemic deemed to … Continue Reading
Presidency Warns: Dump Your Dollars to Avoid Tears, Naira Set to Appreciate
The Presidency has issued a stern warning to forex speculators, urging them to divest their holdings in dollars. The call comes amidst promising indicators suggesting that the Naira is poised to appreciate in value in the near future.
Bayo Onanuga, … Continue Reading