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EFCC hands over $132,362, N78.5m to foreign fraud victims
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has handed over a total sum of $132,362.43, N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of local fraudsters. The Commission described the move as a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices. A statement by the EFCC, said the…
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Police foil kidnap attempt on Long Bridge, kill four suspects
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Warewa axis of the Long Bridge, killing four armed suspects in a gun duel. The incident occurred on February 20, 2025, at about 8:30 p.m. when a white Paragon commercial vehicle, with registration number BDG 753 YH, was ambushed by gunmen at a deserted…
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LG Autonomy: ICPC moves to promote accountability, transparency at grassroots
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting transparency and Accountability at the local governments, expressing concern over embezzlement at the grassroots level. A statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Demola Bakare, said the ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), disclosed this at a summit organised…
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FG flags off dualisation of Ajaokuta-Benin road project in Kogi, Edo states
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has officially flagged off the dualisation of the Ajaokuta Junction–Okene–Okpella–Auchi–Ekpoma–Benin Road project in Kogi and Edo States, following the termination of previous contracts due to non-performance and delays. The flag-off ceremony, led by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, took place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Ekpoma, Edo State. The project aims to…
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FG, Gates Foundation applaud Gombe governor for healthcare advancements
The Federal Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have commended Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his administration’s efforts to strengthen the state’s healthcare system, particularly through increased budgetary allocations and the revitalization of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and other public health facilities. The commendation was delivered during a courtesy visit to Gombe State by the Coordinating…
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Rivers crisis gave me freedom to govern, says Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has attributed his current freedom in governance to the political crisis that rocked the state, stating that it was part of God’s plan. Fubara made this remark on Tuesday during a visit by Primate Henry Ndukauba of the Anglican Communion Church of Nigeria, who led other bishops to the Government House in Port Harcourt. The…
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Be accountable, you have no immunity from investigation- EFCC to LG Chairmen
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged local government Chairmen across the country to take the issue of accountability seriously as they do not have immunity from investigation and prosecution for fraud.He gave the charge in Gombe, Gombe state on Wednesday while speaking at the Gombe State Local Government Summit. Olukoyede…
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Justice Ikpambese remains Benue CJ- NJC
The National Judicial Council has stated that Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue State. A statement on Wednesday signed by the spokesperson for the NJC, Kemi Ogedengbe, said Ikpambese remains the state’s chief judge until the complaints brought against him are investigated and deliberated upon by the council. The NJC said the purported removal of the chief…
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Benue Assembly suspends 13 lawmakers for allegedly opposing Chief Judge’s removal
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended 13 lawmakers for opposing the removal of Justice Maurice Ikpembese as the Chief Judge of the state. They were handed three months suspension by the House for their indulgence in what the Speaker of the House, Hyacinth Dajoh, described as a dishonourable actions capable of casting aspersions and causing acrimony among the…
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Jigawa to lead Nigeria in wheat production – Governor Namadi
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Jigawa State as Nigeria’s top wheat producer, with a goal of achieving wheat self-sufficiency by 2030. Speaking at the 2025 Wheat Green Field Day in Dabi, Ringim Local Government Area, the governor highlighted the state’s strides in wheat cultivation, noting that Jigawa had expanded its farming area from 55,000…
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