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President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of a new set of professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a move aimed at bolstering the regulatory body’s operations. Leading the board as Chairman is Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the…
The construction of electronic gates, known as e-Gates, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is reportedly nearing completion, with Minister of the Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announcing that the project is 90% finished. Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on Friday through his official social media account, stating that he had personally inspected the progress of…
ENUGU—A Professor of Health Education, Ngozi Nnamani, on Thursday, said that consumer rights were poorly enforced in Nigeria due to lack of knowledge of Consumer Rights and responsibilities. Prof. Nnamani also fingered lack of faith in judicial system and high level of poverty as well as inelegant drafting of some Consumer Protection Law Provisions as…
Africa is poised to make Olympic history as Senegal prepares to host the continent’s inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2026. Dakar, the vibrant capital of Senegal, will serve as the backdrop for this groundbreaking event, which is slated to take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026. With competitions spanning across 35 different sports,…
Yahaya Bello, the erstwhile governor of Kogi State, failed to make an appearance in court on Thursday, evading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) accusations of money laundering and fraud totaling a staggering N80 billion. Despite the grave charges, the EFCC expressed its determination to apprehend Bello, even contemplating the use of military assistance…
Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, appeared before a Lagos Federal High Court on Wednesday, facing charges of using Nigerian currency for offensive purposes and tampering with it. The businessman and socialite, who pleaded not guilty, was granted bail in the sum of N10 million, with two sureties also required to provide the…
Popular Instagram personality Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to appear in court on Wednesday, April 17, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos. The charges against him stem from allegations of money laundering and other offenses brought forth by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According…
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, Israel has emerged victorious in intercepting a barrage of missiles launched by Iran, marking a pivotal moment in their longstanding conflict. Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, revealed that over 99% of the more than 300 missiles, including drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles,…
In a bold and resolute address, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivered an official statement in response to recent military actions involving the Iranian armed forces and the “zionist enemy.” President Raisi emphasized that the Iranian armed forces had delivered a powerful message to their adversaries through their defensive actions. President Raisi underscored that any further…
Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh has etched her name in the annals of Nigerian military history by becoming the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old joined 134 other officer cadets in a historic graduation ceremony during RMAS’ sovereign’s parade in London. Owowoh’s journey…