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The procedures pertaining to the arrest and bail of suspects have been amended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the recent arrest of 69 individuals suspected of engaging in online fraud. All EFCC commanders have been instructed to stop their nocturnal sting operations by Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the…
Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was apprehended by law enforcement authorities during a protest in Imo State. The incident transpired amid disturbances caused by troublemakers who targeted demonstrators, resulting in damage to vehicles and injuries to NLC members. At present, the location of the NLC President remains undisclosed as heavily armed security personnel have detained him.
The Nigerian government has admitted, in a shocking admission, that the privatization of the power sector, which was started ten years ago, failed. The revelation coincides with the dismal generation, transmission, and distribution of barely over 4,000 Megawatts (MW) in the country, which has led President Bola Tinubu to label the state of affairs as…
Nigerians have been informed by Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties and Domestic Affairs, Toyin Subaru, that the impending introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses will result in a decrease in CNG costs, which will drop to N230 per kilogram. In an effort to ease the nation’s transportation problems, the government is…
In a move to address the long-standing issue of mismanagement and financial wastage in Nigeria’s public sector, the Senate has established an ad-hoc committee to investigate the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the spending of N11.35 trillion in the last 13 years on the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) of the country’s non-operational refineries….
The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a stark warning to public servants whose records are not verified on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). According to a statement by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, any officer whose records cannot be verified will be delisted from…
In a bold move to enhance transparency and accountability within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a directive requiring all EFCC employees to promptly declare their assets. This directive aligns with civil service regulations and established procedures. Mr. Olukoyede made this announcement on October 24,…
In a grand and symbolic Regimental Passing Out Parade (POP) on Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Nigerian Army marked the culmination of the training journey for over 6,000 recruits from the 85 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI). The impressive event took place at the Parade Ground of the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State. The…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been compelled to address allegations of recruiting underaged individuals into its ranks, following a public outcry sparked by a photograph of a new recruit. The controversial image was taken during the passing out parade of 2,500 NDLEA officers and raised concerns among Nigerians who questioned the recruit’s…
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 ….