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Month: April 2024

EFCC boss vows to see Yahaya Bello’s prosecution to the end

The EFCC recently declared Bello wanted for an alleged financial crime to the tune of ₦80.2 billion. Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has vowed to see the prosecution of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to a logical conclusion. The EFCC chairman in a chat with journalists…

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Linda Ikeji announces new film ‘The Night of June 7th’ inspired by Apo 6

Linda Ikeji’s first film, Dark October, was also inspired by true events. Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality, Linda Ikeji, has announced her upcoming film, The Night of June 7th, which is based on a true story. The filmmaker wrote on her Instagram page on Monday, April 22, 2024, that it’s one of the many things…

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Kano tops list of worst-governed states in Nigeria

The reports from the rankings highlighted a significant lack of transparency and accountability in managing resources in Kano State. Since the start of the new administration in May 2023, Kano State has been identified as the least effective state in the country. This report comes from the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CEDEHUR), which…

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Lead British School student apologises for bullying Namitra Bwala

Maryam has apologised to Nigerians and her victim. Maryam Hassan, the student of Lead British International School Abuja, has apologised for bullying her fellow student, Namitra Bwala. A viral video of Maryam assaulting Namitra sparked outrage on Tuesday, April 23, 2022, as Nigerians called out the school and called for her expulsion from the school….

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5 children suffocate to death after locking themselves inside car

The children were reportedly playing in a compound when they hopped into the car that had been abandoned for two years. They got stuck and suffocated afterwards. There was unrest in an area in Minna, the capital city of Niger State, as three children of the same parents, and two others whose ages ranged between…

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Former APC spokesperson backs EFCC’s hunt for Yahaya Bello

The ex-Kogi State governor was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last Thursday, April 18, for alleged embezzlement of over ₦80 billion. Comrade Timi Frank, the ex-Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, has commended the EFCC for its efforts to legally pursue former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. In a statement…

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EFCC arrests ex-aviation minister Sirika over ₦8bn Nigeria Air fraud

EFCC arrested Hadi Sirika concerning the alleged embezzlement of over ₦8 billion linked to the Nigerian Air scandal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering totalling ₦8,069,176,864.00. Sirika presented himself at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command…

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UNIPORT denies lecturer in viral sexual assault video

A video making the rounds on social media shows the scene of a lecturer sexually assaulting one of his female students in his office. The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), has denied the allegation that one of its lecturers was sexually molesting a female student in his office. The video, which surfaced…

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‘BBNaija’ star Rachel Edwards speaks on paternity fraud on Pulse Hot Takes

Nigeria has the second highest cases of paternity fraud in the world. The latest episode of Pulse Hot Takes focuses on the rise of paternity fraud in Nigeria, and the reasons behind it Pulse Hot Takes is a weekly YouTube talk show hosted by Elvis Christian and Christabel Ago. Every week the hosts speak with…

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top industries in nigeria

This is a glimpse into some of Nigeria’s top wealth-generating industries. Nigeria boasts a vibrant and diverse economy, one of the largest in Africa. Its wealth comes from a blend of natural resources, booming industries, and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people, each contributing significantly to the national GDP. While individuals accumulate wealth, it’s the…

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