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In a major crackdown on suspected internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 33 individuals, including 14 undergraduates from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The arrests were conducted by operatives from the Benin Zonal Command, who acted on intelligence and calls from concerned parents and neighbors. The suspects were…
In a bid to allay public fears, the Borno State government has strongly refuted concerns regarding the potential resurgence of violence by repentant Boko Haram insurgents. Zuwaira Gambo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, provided assurances that the 160,000 individuals who have repented underwent a solemn oath-taking ceremony with the Quran, committing themselves…
In a significant move against criminal activities in Plateau State, troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN under HAKORIN DAMISA IV discovered an illicit weapons manufacturing facility during a clearance operation in Pakachi Village, Mangu Local Government Area. Situated in a remote, mountainous terrain, the factory was clandestinely engaged in the production of illegal firearms. The operation…
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Nigerian government to reject the economic prescriptions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Falana expressed concern over what he termed “deleterious policies” advised by these international financial institutions, particularly in areas such as increasing electricity tariffs and removing remaining petrol subsidies….
In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Odoh Ocheme, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff, and two others wanted for their alleged involvement in a high-profile case of forgery. The trio is accused of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari to orchestrate the theft of $6.2 million…
In response to the escalating security challenges in Nigeria, Senator Ned Nwoko has revealed the specifics of his proposed bill advocating for the ownership of firearms by civilians. The bill, designed to address the prevailing insecurity, outlines rigorous criteria and checks for individuals seeking to bear arms. During an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show,…
The United Kingdom and Nigeria are on the verge of signing a historic partnership agreement that will allow British legal practitioners to conduct business and provide services in Nigeria. The deal, named the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), aims to boost cooperation, promote trade and investment, and create new opportunities for both nations. This…
The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has raised alarm over the escalating cost of living in Nigeria, comparing the situation to the economic challenges faced by Venezuela. Governor Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the forum, voiced these concerns in a press conference held at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, after a…
In a shocking turn of events, the Okigwe Correctional Service in Imo State fell victim to an attack believed to be orchestrated by the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The incident occurred at the Correctional Service’s farm settlement in Umualomoke, Okigwe, resulting in the death of…
Social commentator and author, Reno Omokri, took to Twitter (@renoomokri) to express his support for key economic policies, urging Nigerians to embrace self-sufficiency in the face of economic challenges. In a series of tweets, Omokri endorsed the flotation of the Naira and the unification of the exchange rate, considering them as necessary steps. He also…