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Policeman Killed, Six Others Injured As B’Haram Members Attack Yobe Gov. Convoy

– Gov. Mai Mala Buni By Adeola Idris  Suspected Boko Haram fighters ambushed the security convoy of Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Saturday evening. It was a narrow escape for the governor as the bandit killed one policeman and injuring six others, along the Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State. The security team, it was learned, was on the convoy that escorted the governor… []

NBA Rejects Adeleke’s Appointee As Acting CJ Says ‘His Action Is An Abuse Of The Rule Of Law’

  – Gov. Ademola Adeleke By Adeola Idris  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has kicked against the suspension of the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo by Governor Ademola Adeleke. NBA through its National Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal in a statement, yesterday morning, said it would not recognize anyone as Acting CJ. Recalled that the Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday… []

Japa Syndrome: Makinde Enjoins Nigerians To Explore The County’s Limitless Opportunities

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Bunmi Onakan  The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has enjoined Nigerians who believe in the ‘Japa’ Syndrome to reconsider their stance by exploring the limitless opportunities available in Nigeria, especially in the areas of investments and industry. Makinde who made this plea while speaking at the commissioning of Bond Mall, Ring Road by Pharmacist Remi Omotosho on Saturday,… []

Court Remands Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele In Kuje Prison

– Godwin Emefiele By Adeola Idris Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele has been remanded in Kuje prison pending the determination of his request for bail. The order was made by Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Emefiele will remain in prison until November 22, when the court will deliver a ruling… []

Sultan, Emir of Kano, Govs To Grace Commissioning Of New Adogba Mosque Today

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Adeola Idris  The Tadhamunul Muslimeen Mosque also known as Adogba Mosque, Iwo Road, Ibadan, which was rebuilt by the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will be commissioned on Thursday. Governor Makinde is expected to host the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who will chair the epoch-making event. Also… []

Truck Driver Flees As 6 Die, 6 Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Auto Crash

– File photo of Lagos-Ibadan expressway By Adeola Idris  Not less than six persons have died and six others were injured in an auto opposite Redeemed Christian Church of God’s camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The spokesman of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps in Ogun State , Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, told newsmen in Abeokuta that the accident involved an unidentified truck and a Mazda… []

HND/B.Sc Dichotomy:Reps To Investigate NSCDC’s Failure To Comply With Directives 

– House of Representatives during session By Adeola Idris  The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Public Service Matters and Interior to investigate the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over his failure to comply with the Board and Ministry’s approval on the abolition of the HND and B.Sc. dichotomy like its counterpart under the Nigerian Civil Defence… []

Gunmen Abduct UNICAL Director, Patrick Egaga

– Prof. Patrick Egaga By Adeola Idris  The Director of Servicom at the University of Calabar, Prof. Patrick Egaga, was abducted on Sunday night by gunmen at the university staff quarters. Egaga, who is a professor at the Department of Special Education in the institution, was said to have been abducted at his residence. The Police Command in Cross River, which confirmed the abduction in… []

Family Suspects Foul Play As Nigerian Army Captain Commits Suicide In Akwa Ibom

– Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza By Adeola Idris  A Captain in the Nigerian Army, Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, has reportedly killed himself. The Nigerian soldier committed suicide in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. A relation of the deceased soldier told SaharaReporters on Sunday that the lifeless body of Captain Bazza, who recently became a father, was found hanging from a tree in a bush… []

Gunmen Strike Again, Kill Five Persons In Rivers

– File photo of Gunmen By Adeola Idris  Gunmen suspected to be cultists have allegedly invaded and killed five persons in a community in Rivers state early hours of Sunday, November 12. The incident reportedly happened at Odiemerenyi community of Ahaoda East local government area of the state. It is suspected to have been carried out by the fleeing members of the notorious Iceland cult… []

Sacked SA, Michael Emeka Nwangwu Explains Why He Slept With A Married Lady At His Office

– Enugu State By Bunmi Onakan  Former Special Adviser on Transport, Michael Emeka Nwangwu, has offered an explanation for his involvement with a married woman within his office, shedding light on the circumstances that led to his suspension by his boss, the Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Walter Ozioko. In an audio clip circulating on social media, Nwangwu defended his actions, placing responsibility… []

Emefiele: Court Adjourns Case As EFCC Fails To Produce Ex CBN Governor

– Godwin Emefiele By Bunmi Onakan  Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele was not produced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the Federal Capital Territory’s High Court on Monday. Despite a trial judge, Justice Olukayode Adeniyi, ordering the EFCC to produce Emefiele for the hearing of his motion on the enforcement of fundamental rights, Emefiele was not… []

Kogi Guber Poll: Police to Deploy 40,000 Personnel To Ensure Peaceful Conduct

– Nigeria Police Force By Adeola Idris  The police command in Kogi yesterday said over 40,000 policemen would be deployed across the state to ensure peaceful conduct of the November 11 governorship election. The state Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Bethrand Onuoha, stated in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja yesterday. Onuoha said that the planned deployment of large… []

NAFDAC Alerts Public On ‘Killer’ Energy Drink

– Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, DG NAFDAC By Bunmi Onakan  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has notified the public that the recalled G Fuel brand Energy Drinks by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp contains high levels of caffeine. The notification of this product is contained in a public alert with No. 034/2023, issued to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by… []

Ibadan Plane Crash: FG Shuts Airport, Commences Investigations

– Scene of the plane crash (insert) Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu By Adeola Idris  Flight activities at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State has been shut down by the Federal Government as investigations into the private jet accident that occurred on Friday commence. It was gathered that the aircraft, which crash-landed close to the runway disrupted flight activities, as accident investigators… []

How Four NSCDC Officers Were Killed In Rivers Ambush

– – (NSCDC officers By Adeola Idris  A resident of the community who spoke on condition of anonymity told NAN in Port Harcourt on Saturday that the incident happened in the early hours of Friday. Gunmen believed to be sea pirates have reportedly ambushed and killed four Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers in Bakana community, Rivers. A resident of the community who… []

BUA Is Sponsoring Falsehood On Forex Deals, Other Lies Against Our Brand-Dangote

– Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu (BUA Group Chairman) By Adeola Idris  Management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has refuted allegations that it engaged in illegal foreign exchange deals, warning those peddling the allegation of economic sabotage against the company to desist from such underhand practices. It gave the warning following claims in some sponsored reports in the online media, suggesting that the company is being probed… []

EFCC Reacts Over Accusation Of Collecting $107,000 Bribe From Suspected Fraudster  

  – EFCC Building in Lagos By Bunmi Onakan  Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied that it collected a $107,000 bribe to compromise an alleged fraud case against Ezekiel Joseph Oyo. This was contained in a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head, EFCC Media and Publicity, on Friday, saying it was illogical to claim that the commission collected $107,000 from… []

Former Emir, Sanusi Lamido Visits CBN Governor, Cardoso

    – Cardoso and Sanusi By Adeola Idris  Former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi Lamido, paid a visit to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Michael Cardoso on Thursday. The visit is understood to be the first official meeting between the two financial giants since the emergence of Cardoso as the Governor of the apex bank. However, details of the… []

How Adamawa Speaker’s Aide, Usman Sahabi Was Kidnapped

– Usman Sahabi By Bunmi Onakan  The Police Command in Adamawa has confirmed the abduction of Usman Sahabi, the Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly. Mr Sahabi, a journalist with the Adamawa Broadcasting Cooperation, Yola, was on secondment to the Assembly. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of… []