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The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, arraigned one Chukwuka Onovo on a one-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N42m before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The petitioner alleged that he engaged the…
Ghana’s President John Mahama has assured of the safety of Nigerians living in his country, stating that there is no place for xenophobia in Ghana. Mahama, was said in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze to have also vowed the continued commitment…
…Urges Accountability and Non-Politicisation ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has applauded the Federal Government’s bold plan to commence the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), which targets over 8.8 million Nigerians across 8,809 electoral wards, seeking to deliver economic stimulus at the local level. AAN said this development marks a significant step toward aligning national economic planning…
The Waziri Mushere and community leader in Plateau, Chief Yohana Margif has raised alarm over terrorists’ current occupation of seven villages in Mushere community after displacing the inhabitants from their ancestral homes. Margif in a statement issued on Friday, expressed his shock over the new development, and listed the occupied villages as Hokk, Kaban, Kadim,…
By Prince Woke The Rivers State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has emphasized the vital role of breastfeeding in promoting the overall development of children. Chairman of the NMA in Rivers State, Dr. Tamunokuro Diamond, made the assertion in a statement issued to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2025, themed “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable…
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has advocated for a two-pronged approach of prevention and prosecution for the eradication of human trafficking. The Deputy Head of Mission, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Ms Paola Pace gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja at the award ceremony of the third edition of the short film contest…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has relieved two commissioners of their appointments to revitalise governance and enhance service delivery. The reshufflement is contained in a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, on Thursday. The officials affected are the commissioners for Environment and. Intergovernmental and Special Duties. The statement noted that Zulum expressed appreciation…
…Assures Nigerians, No Cause for Alarm Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as part of her visit to Ghana to douse the tension brought about by the demand by Ghanaians for expulsion of Nigerians from their country, has appealed for calm. The minister, who spoke at a joint press briefing with Ghana’s…
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed grave concern over the Federal Government’s planned implementation of a 5% surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the recently gazetted Nigeria Tax Act. A statement on Thursday by AAN Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, read: “While we acknowledge the need for innovative revenue generation strategies…
By Barikui Felix President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. A statement from the office of the Special Adviser, Information And Strategy, to the President, Bayo Ononuga stated that Professor Don…
