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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has apprehended a 39-year-old pastor, Michael Ogundepo, on charges related to an alleged visa scam. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Aidamenbor Daniel, Ogundepo is accused of obtaining ₦1.67 million from one Miss Fagbuyiro Ajetomobi-Yemi under the pretext of procuring a visa…
In a series of successful operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has made significant seizures of explosives and illicit drugs, along with the arrest of individuals involved in drug-related activities. Here are the highlights of these recent actions: Explosives Seized: NDLEA operatives made a substantial discovery, confiscating 399 improvised explosive devices…
Issued by: Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Office of the President September 11, 2023 In a significant diplomatic achievement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalized a historic agreement that results in the immediate lifting…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has made significant rulings, sacking three members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) for various offenses. These rulings demonstrate the importance of adhering to electoral laws and regulations and underscore the consequences for violations.
In a shocking turn of events, Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended following a doping control that detected the banned substance testosterone, according to Italian anti-doping authorities. The National Anti-doping Tribunal (NADO) released a statement to AFP, saying, “The National Anti-doping Tribunal informs that, in acceptance of the instance proposed by…
Scientists at the University of California San Francisco have made significant strides in the development of an artificial kidney that could potentially revolutionize the treatment of kidney disease. Their bioreactor device, designed to mimic key functions of a human kidney, uses lab-grown kidney cells. The researchers believe that this innovation could one day free patients…
In a startling development, the National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has nullified the election of Idris Dankawu of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for allegedly presenting a forged West African School Certificate (WAEC) while vying for the Kumbotso Federal House of Representatives Constituency seat in Kano State. The verdict came…
The Rivers State Government has offered a reward of N100 million for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspected killer of Superintendent of Police Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ahoada Division in Rivers State. SP Angbashim was ambushed and beheaded by armed gunmen on September 8, 2023, while returning…
In the wake of the brutal murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the late Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ahoada Police Division in Rivers State, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those responsible. The heinous and barbaric act that led to the…
A heartwarming moment occurred at the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi when US President Joe Biden surprised Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), by taking photos with her and her staff. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala shared these memorable photos on her X account with a caption expressing her astonishment and gratitude. She…