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The Päijät-Häme District Court on Monday sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences. The 40-year-old former municipal politician from Lahti was convicted on multiple charges, including participation in the activities of a terrorist organization, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations…
The deputy governor of Edo state, Hon Dennis Idahosa, says IGP Solomon Arase (rtd.) dedication to service and commitment to national security will remain a source of pride to Edo state and the nation at large The deputy governor described Arase’s demise as a great loss, not only to tge state but to the entire…
By Emamuzo Iboma The Akwa Ibom State government has announced a thorough investigation into the sudden death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at the General Hospital in Ikot Ekpene, following widespread social media outcry and allegations of medical negligence. A viral video shows grieving relatives pleading with Governor Umo Eno to intervene, highlighting…
The Edo State Government has announced plans to conduct a maternity test on a 19-month-old baby allegedly infected with HIV at a private hospital in Benin City. It was gathered that the test, which will be fully funded by the government, forms part of ongoing investigations to unravel the actual source of the infection. The…
The Edo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju, has decorated seven officers who were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commander of Narcotics by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa. Decorating the officers, Ofoyeju charged them to see their elevation as a call to greater action…
By Emamuzo Iboma The Federal Government has strongly dismissed allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, accusing it of secretly funding and empowering bandits through ransom payments and inducements. El-Rufai had reportedly alleged that the government coordinated huge payments, including a staggering ₦1 billion supposedly given to criminal groups during his tenure as…
Over 10 victims of a ghastly accident on the Benin–Auchi highway were rescued on Saturday through the swift intervention of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The governor, who was travelling with his convoy to Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area, met a traffic gridlock shortly after the bypass and alighted to assess the cause….
The Federal Government says it has completed a comprehensive review of school curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education aimed to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.” The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to newsmen on Sunday….
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Kukah, on his 73rd birthday. This was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said Kukah is a highly revered priest, whose compassion for the poor and underprivileged continues to influence…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal Government to urgently reverse the new passport fees announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, described the increase as arbitrary, unlawful, and discriminatory against poor Nigerians. The group said decision would amount to a denial…