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A’Court President leads advocacy walk against driving under influence
… charges commuters on rights to safe trips The President of the Court of Appeal, Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has taken a strong stance to combat driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs, a move aimed at reducing the rate of drunk driving induced road crashes in Nigeria. The President also implored commuters to take their safety…
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CSOs, EFCC collaborate on budget monitoring
The Initiative for Leadership and Economic Watch in Nigeria has expressed willingness and determination to team up with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on monitoring of budget to ensure its optimal performance. The group, comprising scores of civil society organizations made this disclosure in Abuja when Ambassador Splendor Agbonkpolor led leaders of different CSOs on a courtesy visit…
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NAFDAC destroys fake drugs, substandard products worth N4.7bn in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed seized fake and expired drugs, unwholesome processed food and sub-standard products from the South-South zone valued at N4.7bn. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by Director, South-South Zone, Chukwuma Oligbu supervised the destruction held at the Rivers State dumpsite in Aluu in the Ikwerre…
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Northern Christian Professionals charge EFCC on monitoring of local govt funds
The National Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strictly monitor the management of funds accruing to local government areas across the country owing to the financial autonomy granted them by the government. NCYP made this call in Abuja on Thursday, when the Chairman of the group, Isaac Abrak led a delegation…
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Jigawa PCACC seeks collaboration with EFCC
Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission, PCACC, has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The request was made in Abuja on Thursday when a delegation of PCACC, led by its Chairman, Salisu Abdu paid a courtesy visit to theExecutive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Abdu disclosed that his Commission…
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Body of kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker reportedly found at Second Niger bridge
The body of Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been found by security operatives near the Second Niger Bridge. Azuka was reportedly kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. He was abducted at gunpoint in a swift operation that…
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NDDC begins Youth Internship Scheme, enrolling 10,000 beneficiaries
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched the Youth Internship Scheme, providing 10,000 young beneficiaries from the region with one-year practical skills training at various organizations. This initiative aims to empower youth and foster sustainable development in the Niger Delta. The placement process, which is currently underway, follows the successful completion of the selection phase, where over 3.2 million…
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Edo Gov suspends Attorney General, LG Commission Chair over alleged financial infractions
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended Samson Osagie, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, along with Damian Lawani, Chairman of the Edo Local Government Service Commission, over alleged financial infractions. In a statement released on Wednesday, Umar Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, announced that the suspension takes effect immediately. He added that an investigative committee has…
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Tinubu urges schools to prioritize safety after Zamfara islamic school fire
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on all public and private schools to prioritize the safety and security of children at all times. He also directed regulatory authorities in the education sector to enforce strict compliance with safety standards. The President made this appeal in his condolence message to the families affected by a tragic fire at an…
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El-Rufai tackles Ribadu over Najaatu Mohammed, says ‘silence is no longer golden’
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has called out National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, asserting that Ribadu previously labeled President Bola Tinubu as corrupt during his tenure as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai stated:“Nuhu must have serious amnesia. Najaatu’s statement is accurate. The record of proceedings in…
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