The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Makwe, over alleged 5.7-million-euro internet fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Monday, 26 June 2023 in Abuja. According to him, Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet- related fraud…
Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC), Ondo State Command, says it has arrested no fewer than 243 motorists without drivers’ licence within one month across the state. Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, State Sector Commander of FRSC, made this known at a one-day mega rally organised by the FRSC to sensitise motorists ahead of Eid Kabir celebration…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a southerner as the next Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator of HURIWA, Mr Emmanuel Onwubiko, and made available to newsmen in Owerri, on Monday, 26…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will ensure quick access to single digit loans for Nigerian small businesses. The vice president made this pledge on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 in a message to mark the 2023 World Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day. He said that the Federal Government was aware of…
Why does a celebrity couple’s breakup or marriage crashing cause joy and excitement? If you have been online long enough, you have seen how fans react to celebrity relationships, breakups, and divorces. Do we hate love or love love? In Nigeria, there is an obsession with marriages crashing; we barely care about cute couples. Many…
Kenyan President William Ruto signs a bill doubling the gasoline tax and introducing new levies, despite concerns about increased hardship for citizens.The new tax package is projected to generate over $2.1 billion in revenue, but raises income tax rates and imposes fees on essential commodities and services. The controversial tax law is likely to spark fresh…
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun said 40,000 specially trained elite officers would be deployed to the newly created Special Intervention Squad of the Nigeria Police. Egbetokun made this statement on Monday, 26 June 2023 in Abuja at a conference with Commanders of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Special Protection Unit (SPU)…
Egbetokun says the force will re-evaluate the responsibilities of the PMF to ensure their effective utilisation. The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun said personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) would be withdrawn from VIPs escort and guard duties. Egbetokun said this on Monday in Abuja at a conference with the Police…
Chuku’s, a London-based restaurant described as the first Nigerian tapas restaurant in the world, was chosen as one of 10 small companies in London to receive £8,000 ($10,000) in support from Beyonce’s BeyGOOD philanthropic organization. The famous singer and performer, Beyoncé Knowles has committed herself to supporting black-owned businesses by donating $1 million to the…
President Tinubu will return to Lagos, where he’ll observe his first Sallah celebration as president. President Bola Tinubu is expected to return home today ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The President after his first official trip to France where he attended a summit for ‘A New Global Financing Pact’ headed for London ‘for a short private…
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