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Month: May 2024

EFCC seizes 23 phones, 4 vehicles from 40 internet fraudsters in Abuja

He said their arrest followed credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet activities. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Abuja. Its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said made this known in a statement in Abuja. According to him, 18 of the suspects…

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We’re confused – Police react to conflicting court orders on Kano emirship tussle

The commissioner of police emphasised the need for more support from media organisations in reporting events, especially in the emirship tussle. The Kano State Police Command has appealed to the media for support in navigating the complex emirship tussle in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Commissioner of Police, Usaini…

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Teenager to sweep court for 2 weeks for stealing foodstuffs worth ₦300k

Shonibare said that the teenager was caught by security guards, who handed him over to the police. An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced Ayomide Oguntoyinbo to two weeks of community service for breaking into a house and stealing to steal foodstuffs. The Magistrate, Mrs O.O Odumosu, sentenced Oguntoyinbo after he pleaded guilty to break-in…

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Court revokes bail of ‘infertility specialist’ in ₦978k extortion trial

The defendant was arraigned before the court for alleged impersonation, extortion, criminal breach of trust and cheating. A Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday revoked the bail it granted Abubakar Ismail, 34, who claimed to be a medical doctor at the Life Plus Medical Centre in Bassa village in Abuja Chief Magistrate Musa Abdulrazaq, revoked the…

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Why we performed creditably under Tinubu’s administration, Olympic Committee

According to him, NOC has achieved 90 per cent success in the accreditation process of all athletes, coaches and officials preparing for the Olympics. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has attributed the success recorded in the last year to the unity of purpose between it, the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Federations. Tony Nezianya,…

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Director Lancelot Imasuen says ‘Issakaba’ sequel has finished filming

A sequel to 2001 Issakaba, has wrapped up production. Nollywood filmmaker, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, announced the sequel to the 2001 blockbuster Issakaba has just wrapped up production, in an interview with Channels TV on Friday, May 30, 2024. “We just finished filming. I went for a well-deserved rest for 3 months and I just got…

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Tinubu commissions CNG conversion centre in Abuja

It was gathered that the centers would also train technicians, engineers among others so as to get advanced knowledge on CNG technologies. President Bola Tinubu has launched an All-One Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Reverse-Engineering, Training, Filling, and Conversation Centre in Abuja, established by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in conjunction with…

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Adeyanju reacts as IGP Egbetokun appoints new INTERPOL boss

In his new position, Owohunwa will focus on improving international police collaboration and ensuring Nigeria meets its commitments under the global INTERPOL framework. Human rights activist and lawyer Comrade Deji Adeyanju has praised the appointment of AIG Idowu Owohunwa as the new head of INTERPOL in Nigeria. Adeyanju, recognised for his advocacy for accountability and…

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9 Nollywood films to watch for this weekend

On the list this weekend is Kill Boro, Criminal, The Trade, My Village People and more. Is a Nollywood marathon on your weekend’s menu? Look no further as a variety of films are available for your selection in cinemas and on streaming platforms. After a demanding week, it can be challenging and exhausting to constantly…

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FG’s Renewed Hope Cash Transfer to aid 138,015 vulnerable Nasarawa residents

The beneficiaries will be drawn from the 13 LGAs of the state and would receive ₦25,000 each for three months. No fewer than 138,015 vulnerable households in Nasarawa State are targeted to benefit from the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer programme of the Federal Government (FG). Rhoda Agbawu, the Nasarawa State Programme Manager of The Renewed…

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