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President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the allegations against Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), are so many that the federal government is uncertain about which charges to bring against him.
Herbert and I spent the afternoon together in our home on Thursday, February 1st. He shared the Wigwe University Vision, collaborations with Ivy League universities, immediate research objectives, the scholarship scheme for bright students unable to pay fees, and how the infrastructure around the University—especially the roads and power plant—would benefit the entire community.
In a decisive victory, Dennis Idahosa, a 43-year-old member of the House of Representatives, secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket in Edo State. Hailing from the Edo South senatorial district, Idahosa garnered 40,453 votes, solidifying his position as the party’s flagbearer for the upcoming governorship election. The APC primary election witnessed keen competition…
The Nigerian Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called for an urgent meeting with major cement manufacturers, including Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, and Lafarge, to address the escalating cost of cement. The meeting, scheduled for Monday at the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, aims to examine the issues contributing to the surge in…
In a surprising turn of events, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a prominent aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial race in Edo State, has officially withdrawn from the contest less than 24 hours before the primary election. The withdrawal notice, addressed to the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Acting State…
In a major crackdown on suspected internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 33 individuals, including 14 undergraduates from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The arrests were conducted by operatives from the Benin Zonal Command, who acted on intelligence and calls from concerned parents and neighbors. The suspects were…
In a bid to allay public fears, the Borno State government has strongly refuted concerns regarding the potential resurgence of violence by repentant Boko Haram insurgents. Zuwaira Gambo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, provided assurances that the 160,000 individuals who have repented underwent a solemn oath-taking ceremony with the Quran, committing themselves…
In a significant move against criminal activities in Plateau State, troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN under HAKORIN DAMISA IV discovered an illicit weapons manufacturing facility during a clearance operation in Pakachi Village, Mangu Local Government Area. Situated in a remote, mountainous terrain, the factory was clandestinely engaged in the production of illegal firearms. The operation…
An academic association in the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, under the umbrella of Association of Ezikeoba Academics, AEA, yesterday, gave bursay awards of N100,000 each to 10 indigent students of UNN.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Nigerian government to reject the economic prescriptions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Falana expressed concern over what he termed “deleterious policies” advised by these international financial institutions, particularly in areas such as increasing electricity tariffs and removing remaining petrol subsidies….