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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has taken into custody a 55-year-old lawyer, Sunday Ebong, for reportedly assaulting his wife. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Odiko MacDon, made this disclosure in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. MacDon revealed that the arrest followed advice from the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy,…
The University of Cambridge’s Wolfson College, a renowned institution within the academic sphere, proudly announced Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu as its forthcoming President, marking a significant chapter in the college’s legacy. In an official statement titled “Wolfson Elects Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu as the College’s 7th President” released on the university’s official platform, it was disclosed that…
Amidst the turbulence of political discord in Rivers State, former Governor Nyesom Wike issued a stern warning to politicians, advising them against obstructing the paths that have elevated them to esteemed positions. “Remember not to dismantle the ladder you climbed. It might not be there when you descend,” Wike cautioned on Saturday. “Leave the ladder…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged the implementation of legislation targeting unexplained wealth to curb treasury looting in Nigeria. Olukoyede emphasized the global adoption of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) by various nations but highlighted Nigeria’s lack of dedicated laws in this regard. Speaking at a…
Recently, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the elevation of Shem Obafaiye, a Senior Officer, to the position of Deputy Commandant-General at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This promotion comes alongside the recognition of two other colleagues, Fasiu Adeyinka, former Kwara commandant, and Raji, former Imo commandant, who were also…
Nnamdi Kanu’s hope of regaining freedom encountered a setback as the Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, nullified the Court of Appeal’s judgment that directed the Federal Government to release him from detention. Acknowledging the government’s “irresponsible” action in forcibly bringing Kanu back to Nigeria from Kenya, a move that disregarded established laws, the apex…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is gearing up for an unrelenting battle against corrupt elements and financial looters in Nigeria. Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, affirmed this resolve during a Road Walk event held in Abuja on Saturday, December 9, 2023, marking the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day. Olukoyede emphasized…
Lawyers from the Concerned Northern Forum have taken a firm stance, pledging to pursue legal action against the Federal Government over the tragic Tudun Biri bombing incident in Kaduna State. The lawyers’ forum is demanding adequate compensation for the victims affected by the military airstrikes, which claimed over 120 lives during a Maulud celebration. Barrister…
An extensive three-month undercover investigation by Daily Trust on Sunday has unveiled a shadow economy thriving on illegal kidney trade within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The expose reveals a troubling trend where vulnerable young men, enticed by financial struggles, are lured into selling their kidneys for as low as one million naira in the black…
In a recent circular released on a Friday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to freeze accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) starting April 2024. The circular instructed banks to enforce a ‘Post No Debit’ restriction on existing Tier-1 accounts/wallets without BVN or NIN. This…