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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Journalist jailed 3 years for N10.2m fraud

A Wuse Zone II Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, sentenced a journalist, Sanusi Inuwa, to three years in prison for N10.2 million fraud. Inuwa, 47, claims to be the publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Daily Focus newspaper. The court imposed the sentence after finding Inuwa guilty of defrauding one Mr Hamza Galadima of the said amount. Magistrate Folashade Oyekan held that the police, who prosecuted the case, proved it beyond reasonable doubt. She also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N10.2 million to the complainant (Galadima) as compensation or spend five years in prison. The convict was first arraigned on July 15, 2021, on a five-count charge of conspiracy, breach of trust, cheating, intimidation and defamation of character. However, Inuwa had pleaded not guilt...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu Jets Out For France For Financial Pact Summit

President Bola Tinubu has left for Paris to participate in a two-day Summit taking place on June 22 and 23. The Summit will bring together world leaders to discuss and sign a New Global Financial Pact that prioritizes support and investment for vulnerable countries dealing with the devastating impact of climate change, the energy crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Tinubu traveled to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via helicopter from the Presidential Villa. He was received by various government officials, state governors, and military personnel. According to a statement released on Monday by Dele Alake, Tinubu's Special Adviser for Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, the Summit will focus on restoring fiscal space for countries dealing with difficult short-te...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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VP Shettima Decorates Acting Inspector General of Police

Kayode Egbetokun was decorated with his new rank of inspector-general of police (IGP) by Vice President Kashim Shettima in a brief ceremony at the presidential villa on Tuesday. The ceremony was witnessed by top government officials including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, who also serves as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, and outgoing Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba. President Bola Tinubu had appointed Egbetokun to succeed Alkali Usman who was removed along with all service chiefs of the country. Following the decoration ceremony, former IG of police Alkali Usman shared his thoughts on pa...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Emefiele in Court to Challenge DSS Detention

On Tuesday, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele filed an originating motion on notice at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, challenging his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Emefiele is seeking the court's help in enforcing his right to liberty and freedom of movement, arguing that there is no legal basis for his continued detention. Unfortunately, both the Attorney General of the Federation and the DSS refute this claim, insisting that the detention of the suspended CBN Governor is lawful. The AGF and the DSS filed a preliminary objection to Emefiele's fundamental rights enforcement suit, arguing that his detention had been approved by an order from a magistrates' court. They have requested that the c...

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20Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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SSS Detention: Court To Rule July 13 In Emefiele’s Rights Enforcement Suit

The FCT High Court on Tuesday fixed July 13 for ruling in the enforcement of a fundamental rights suit filed by Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor. Justice Hamza Muazu fixed the date after listening to submissions made by parties in the matter.In his submission, counsel to Mr Emefiele, Joseph Daudu, argued that contrary to the respondents’ preliminary objection raised against the originating summons on notice, the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the matter. According to him, the offences listed against Mr Emefiele are state offences that the FCT High Court could entertain. Counsel to the attorney general of the federation, Tijjani Ghazali, informed the court that the first respondent is challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the ca...

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20Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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INEC Refused To Provide Us The Needed Documents We Asked For-LP, Obi

The Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the February 25, 2023 polls in Nigeria, Peter Obi, on Monday alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission has refused to provide documents they asked for. Obi and the LP are petitioners in the petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. Respondents are the INEC, President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and All Progressives Congress. The LP and Obi told the Presidential Election Petition Court that due to INEC’s refusal to provide them documents they asked for, they can’t go on with their case. Jubrin Okutepa, counsel for the LP, told the court that all the documents his client asked for from INEC were not provided. Okutepa said: “We are bringing this to your notic...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq Library unveiled at Government Science Secondary school Tungan Maje Abuja FCT

Government Science Secondary school Tungan Maje Abuja in FCT, has unveiled Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq Library named after him. The library is being named after Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector and the development of the community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unveiling ceremony was a remarkable and memorable one, as the life and achievements of Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq was sited by Amb Dr Godwin Thomas Nyitse JP PhD and Editor in ChiefLegislative assembly News and other well wishers. Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq, at the unveiling urged the students to read very hard and make good use of the facility for better learning. However, he called on well-m...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NMA Benue Chapter commends Police Commissioner on rescue operations

By Bridget Ikyado The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)Benue State has commended the Commissioner of Police for its recent rescue operations. The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Benue State, Dr. Ushakuma Anenga led a delegation of state officers to visit the Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Okoro Alawari Julius, at the Police Headquarters. According to Dr Mark OgbodoPRO, NMA Benue State,sais during the visit, Dr. Anenga expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Commissioner for the commendable efforts displayed by the police force in the recent successful rescue operation of a kidnapped doctor in the state. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the police in ensuring the safety of lives and property and praised the commissioner and his team f...

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20Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Gunmen Kidnap Kogi Ruler, Wife

Gunmen have kidnapped the Oba of Idofin and his wife in Yagba East LGA in Kogi. The ruler, Shedrack Durojaye Obibeni, and his wife were reportedly kidnapped along Makutu-Idofin road at about 5:00 p.m. The ruler, Shedrack Durojaye Obibeni, and his wife were reportedly kidnapped along Makutu-Idofin road at about 5:00 p.m. Abdulrasak Asiru, Yagba East council chair, confirmed the abduction and described it as “very shocking” and “sad.” Mr Asiru said he was in shock over the incident, which had not happened in the area for almost two years. “I, as the council chairman and the people of Yagba East, are in great shock over the kidnap of our respected oba and his wife this evening. This is because we in this LGA have a very robust security architecture keeping vigil and warding of...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Data Breach of Customers Will result in Banks, Telcoms, and Oil Firms losing up to 2% of Their Revenue – NDPC

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced that any breach of their customers’ data by commercial banks, telecommunications companies, and other organisations will result in a two percent loss of their annual revenue to the federal government. The severity of the sanctions will depend on the impact on the victim and other factors. The NDPC aims to create 500,000 jobs to close the capacity gap in the subsector and help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu achieve his goal of creating one million jobs. The commission plans to increase public awareness campaigns, develop a standardized framework for implementation across all sectors, improve capacity-building for Data Protection Officers (DPOs), and upscale the registration process for data controllers and processors. In ...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG, Labour Set Eight Weeks For Conclusion Of Subsidy Removal Talks

On Monday, representatives of the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) resumed talks to address the removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration. Following the meeting, both parties agreed to form a steering committee to receive reports from sub-committees within eight weeks. On June 5th, Organised Labour suspended its planned nationwide strike after agreements were made with the Federal Government, including the formation of a joint committee to review proposals for wage increases or awards, the review of the World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme, and the revival of the Compressed Natural Gas conversion program. Present at the meeting are the delegation of the Nigeria LabourCongres...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu Dissolves All Boards Of Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions

President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the dissolution of boards of Federal Government parastatals, agencies, institutions and government-owned companies. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director information on behalf of the secretary to the government of the Federation on Monday. The statement reads; "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies in the exercise of its Constitutional Powers and in the Public interest." "The dissolution does not, however, affect Boards, Commissions and Councils listed in the Third Schedule, Part 1, Section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amende...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BREAKING; President Tinubu Retires All Service Chiefs, Advisers , Comptroller General of Customs, Appoints New ones

..names Nuhu Ribadu as new NSA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect. This was announced by Willie BasseyDirector, InformationOn behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday. The newly appointed Officers are: Mallam Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. C.G Musa Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. T. A Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admirral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval StaffAVM H.B Abubakar Chief of Air Staff. Others are DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police, Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye Chief of Defense Intelligence The president also ...

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19Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs, Others

President Bola Tinubu has retired the Chief of Defence Staff, all the nation’s Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali, as well as the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali. Secretary the the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, disclosed this in a statement issued Monday in Abuja. He appointed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser; Maj. Gen. C.G Musa, Chief of Defence Staff; Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admirral E. A Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff; AVM H.B Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, DIG Kayode Egbetokun, Acting Inspector-General of Police and Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye as Chief of Defence Intelligence. President Tinubu also approved the following appointments: Col. Adebi...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kano Govt To Rebuild Historic Walls With Debris From Demolished Buildings

During an inspection of demolished sites in the Kano metropolis over the weekend, Governor Abba Yusuf unveiled plans to rebuild the old Kano walls. The governor stated that the debris from the demolished sites would be utilized for the reconstruction of the historic Kano walls. He assured the public of his commitment to the project. The governor emphasised the need for security at the demolition sites, stating, “People who have no business are not needed to be seen at the demolition sites, and the police and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been mandated to provide security and guard against intruders.” He further warned that appropriate actions would be taken against intruders and those who exhibited recalcitrant behavior. During the inspect...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO Partners Kaduna State Government on skill Acquisition of 200 Adolescent Married Girls

On Monday, the Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-governmental organization, revealed that it had partnered with the Kaduna State Government to train more than 200 adolescent married girls in various skill acquisitions to help improve their livelihood. SFH's Project Director, Roselyn Ode, stated that the training had been ongoing for a year and that the aim was to demonstrate the impact of the organization's work by presenting some of the girls who had been trained in batches. Ode added that SFH is open to partnerships with other agencies to extend the same support to more adolescent married-girls across Nigeria. She noted that their training was able to inculcate the spirit of ”I can do” to learn and initiate business skills with their clients to enable them to succeed. T...

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19Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Fubara To Wike: Even If You Decamp To APC, Which We Wish, Don’t Be Far From Me

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, not to be far from him even if he dumps his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, for the All Progressives Congress. Wike was a two-term Governor on the platform of the PDP, but has been relating with the APC in recent times. Fubara, who said everybody wished Wike would cross over to the APC, spoke on Sunday at a thanksgiving reception for Wike at his private residence on Ada-George Road in his hometown, Rumueprikom, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Governor said: “While we are seeing sign that it’s like you want to go over to the other side, with everybody wishing that, please don’t be too far from me because I know that the sharks, the tigers are really around looking fo...

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19Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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NDLEA Arrests 31,675 Offenders, Seizes 6.3 Million kg Of Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 31,675 drug offenders, including 35 barons, in 29 months. NDLEA chairman, Buba Marwa, said this at a briefing to mark the 2023 United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking on Monday in Abuja. In 29 months, we have arrested 31, 675 drug offenders, including 35 barons; successfully prosecuted and got convicted 5,147 of them,” said Mr Marwa, represented by the agency’s secretary, Shadrach Haruna. He added, “At least 6.3 million kilogrammes of various illicit substances have been recovered in response to our efforts to sweep up drugs and shut down the distribution channels.” Mr Marwa said over 11,000 pending cases and 23,725 offenders were counselled and rehabilitated. He added tha...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ex Dutch Int’l, Quincy Promes sentenced to 18 months in prison for stabbing his cousin

Quincy Promes, a former Netherlands international and current forward for Russian club Spartak Moscow, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stabbing his cousin in July 2020. While charges of assault were proven, the court found no evidence of attempted murder or manslaughter. Promes must pay €7,000 [£5,973] in compensation to the victim. He is also being prosecuted for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, specifically the smuggling of 1,360 kilograms of cocaine to the Netherlands or Belgium in 2020. Promes, formerly of Ajax, denied the charges but the court found there was enough evidence from two eyewitnesses and intercepted phone conversations to hand down a prison term.

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Comrade Austin tasks CAN to promote peace in Tinubu’s government

The CEO Emovworho logistics limited, Comrade Austin obule Emovworho, has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to understand, tolerate and accept one another’s differences to promote peace in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration. Emovworho, who made the call in a press statement to commemorate World Fathers Day celebration, said CAN is saddled with the responsibility of promoting innovative value-based approach to peace building in the country. He called on CAN to wake up to their responsibilities and regard themselves as an instrument of peace for the development of the country. Quoting from the scripture Romans 13:1 - Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that...

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