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Court bars FRSC from penalising drivers with faded number plates
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos has restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting vehicles with faded number plates. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Friday and also restricted the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any drivers for driving with a faded vehicle plate number. The court made the orders while delivering judgment…
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Anti-Money Laundering: Nigeria initiates moves to exit grey list
The Nigerian government, through the efforts of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, (NFIU) have kick-started an initiative that would ensure the exclusion of the country from the Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List by May 2025. This initiative was a directive of the President to the request of the NFIU to develop…
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NAFDAC seals pharmacy in Abuja for allegedly selling expired drugs
NAFDAC has sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for allegedly selling expired and unregistered drugs. The Agency made this known in a post on its X handle on Saturday. “Acting on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, NAFDAC’s enforcement team uncovered several expired items worth over seven million naira, including expired “H-Pylori” test…
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Personnel Welfare: IGP Egbetokun approves distribution of kits, uniforms to officers
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has again approved the distribution of new kits and uniforms to police personnel in other ranks, reaffirming his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and boosting their morale. A statement issued on Saturday by the Spokesman for the Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the initiative supports the IGP’s vision to enhance improved working conditions and professionalism…
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Public sector corruption, Nigeria’s major oroblem- Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has stated that public sector corruption was the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 percent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues. He disclosed this on Friday, January 17, 2025 in a meeting with a delegation of the management team of…
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North understands tax bills better, reforms will improve economy — Gov Sule
By Kunle Sanni Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa state, says that the northern region now has a clearer understanding of the proposed tax reform bills and their economic benefits, dispelling earlier misconceptions that the reforms would impose additional financial burdens in the region. Governor Sule’s remarks come after the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday officially backed the tax…
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Northern youth groups warn against politicisation of tax reform bills
A coalition of northern youth groups, students, and community-based organisations have warned against the politicisation of the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The group comprises representatives from across the seven states of North-West Nigeria. The coalition made the call at a one-day engagement held at Arewa House, Kaduna, on Thursday. The group also threw its weight on…
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PSC approves appointment of new CPs for Edo, Kogi
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command. The Commission also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. In a statement announcing the appointments, the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that the Commissioners of Police for…
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Oyetola constitutes Committee to review operations of boat operators
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has constituted a Special Committee to review the operations of commercial boat operators in coastal and inland waterways to address incessant boat mishaps across the country. During a meeting with heads of agencies in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister noted that it has become a matter of urgent concern, hence the…
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ICPC sues el-rufai’s ex aide, Lawal over alleged corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge against Jimi Lawal, an ex-aide of Nasir el-rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, over allegations of corruption and money laundering. Osuobeni Akponimishingha, ICPC’s assistant chief legal officer, filed the suit marked FCH/KD/16c/2025 on Wednesday before a federal high court in Kaduna. Lawal will stand trial…
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