Day: June 2, 2023
EFCC grills former minister Tallen over alleged ₦2bn fraud
June 2, 2023Tallen was accused of diversion of funds during her time as the Minister of Women Affairs under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The immediate former Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, was grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, June 2, 2023. Multiple reports have it […]
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Kano Govt sets up mobile courts to tackle phone snatching
June 2, 2023The Governor said major streets in the metropolis had been lit up after eight years of darkness. Governor Yusuf Abba has approved the formation of mobile courts to ensure prompt prosecution of phone snatchers in Kano State. A statement by his Press Secretary, Alhaji Bature Tofa, said that the mobile courts would work with the […]
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Sanwo-Olu vows to give Lagos biggest children hospital in Africa
June 2, 2023Sanwo-Olu harped on the need for Nigerians to always pray for their leaders to get it right. The Lagos State Government says it is committed to guaranteeing better future for children in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made the pledge at a special Jumat to mark his inauguration for a second term, […]
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Bauchi man confesses to raping 10-year-old girl after drugging her
June 2, 2023Wakil said that the suspect was immediately arrested and he voluntarily confessed to committing the crime. The Police Command in Bauchi has arrested a 33-year-old man suspected to have raped a 10 years old girl in Nasaru village of Ningi Local Government. Ahmed Wakil, its spokesman, told newsmen on Friday in Bauchi that the suspect […]
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UN chief appoints Adesina, others to spearhead fight against malnutrition
June 2, 2023Some three billion people, almost half of all humanity, cannot afford a healthy diet. And two-thirds of children lack the diverse diets they need to thrive. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has appointed Nigerian Dr Akinwumi Adesina and 21 other leaders to spearhead the fight against malnutrition in all its forms as members of the […]
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Yvonne Jegede addresses rumours of secret wedding to Ned Nwoko
June 2, 2023The actress has stated that the rumours circulated by a blogger were untrue. Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede, has responded to allegations made by blogger IJ Ada Igbo regarding a supposed secret marriage to politician, Ned Nwoko, who is currently married to fellow actress, Regina Daniels. The blogger had claimed that the actress deleted photos from […]
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Withdraw petition against Tinubu and stop messing up – LP faction tells Obi
June 2, 2023The Labour Party faction said Obi has shown a lack of seriousness in his legal battle against President Tinubu’s election victory. A faction of the Labour Party, led by Lamidi Apapa, has asked the party’s presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, to withdraw his case against President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […]
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Tinubu commissions NASS Central Mosque, urges Muslims on humility
June 2, 2023He felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the National Assembly for contributing resources in building the edifice. President Bola Tinubu on Friday, commissioned the National Assembly Central Mosque urging the Muslim Faithful to exhibit humility in their daily living. Tinubu who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima while noting the vanity of life, called on […]
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Hajj: NAHCON reads riot act to caterers in Madina, disqualifies defaulter
June 2, 2023According to Awah, the committee before handing over the food to state officials make sure that the quantity and quality is good. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned caterers engaged to feed Nigerian pilgrims in Madina against rendering poor services. The commission’s Head of Madina Feeding Committee, Bilqis Awah, issued the warning […]
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Ondo Speaker dissolves assembly amid tearful farewell speech
June 2, 2023The Speaker said that the dissolution was in line with Section 105 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun, on Friday dissolved the assembly, following the expiration of its four-year tenure. In a valedictory speech, Oleyelogun applauded his colleagues and members of staff of the assembly […]
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