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Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has ignited controversy with his recent comments on Christians and national security in Nigeria. Gumi expressed his reservations about entrusting the country’s security to Christians during a lengthy video sermon posted on his official Facebook page. In the sermon, which was delivered in Hausa, Gumi argued that Christians cannot be…
In a heartwarming event on the 19th of October 2023, three remarkable final-year students from the Faculty of Agriculture at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, received a prestigious sponsorship worth 150,000 naira each. This generous gesture was made possible by the Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited (IEPL), demonstrating its commitment…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disclosed the alleged embarrassment he experienced when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took action against him, and he criticized the EFCC’s approach in handling high-profile arrests. Akpabio shared these insights during the Senate screening of Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC’s chair. Akpabio expressed his views that the EFCC often…
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the controversial nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). This decision comes after the appointment raised significant concerns over Imam’s qualifications for the role. The presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this development in a statement on…
Nollywood veteran, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has issued a strong warning to activist Reno Omokri and commentator VeryDarkMan for what he perceives as the exploitation of fellow actor Mr. Ibu’s health condition to gain social media attention. This admonishment comes after Mr. Ibu shared a video revealing his health struggles and a potential amputation of his…
Reports suggest that Premier League side Newcastle United is seriously considering a move for Victor Boniface, the talented Nigerian striker currently lighting up the scene at Bayern Leverkusen. Scouts from Newcastle United were reportedly in attendance to observe Boniface during a recent international friendly where Nigeria faced off against Saudi Arabia in Portugal. The 22-year-old…
The Lagos State Police Command has identified Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi, a serving officer in a Lagos squadron of the Mobile Police (MOPOL), as the person captured in a viral video shooting an AK47 rifle in Ladipo Market. Following the revelation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues its relentless pursuit of cybercriminals with the arraignment of one Sunday Simon, alias Ryan Eggold, before Justice A.A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court in Kaduna on October 16, 2023. Simon stands accused of defrauding an American citizen, Garri Kalish, of the sum of $800 (Eight…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It also confirmed Halima Shehu as the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, and Muhammad Hammajoda as the new secretary of the EFCC. These appointments were made by President Bola…
The Commander Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has issued a stern warning against examination malpractices during the ongoing Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE). The examination is currently taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Major General Aligbe emphasized the Nigerian Army’s zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractices ….