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EFCC arrests 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 44 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The arrests were made at various locations in Ilorin, including Sango, Kulende, Taxaco, and Harmony Estate, following credible intelligence reports. Car exhibits found in possession of the suspects. This was disclosed in…
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Putin says Russia will support Harris in US elections
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said that his favourite candidate in the US election was incumbent President Joe Biden, but since he has withdrawn from the race and recommended Kamala Harris, Russia will also support her. “As for the favourite candidates, it is not for us to determine. This is the choice of the American people. Our favourite, so to…
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First Lady partners NPC, UNICEF to boost birth registration in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has partnered with the National Population Commission (NPC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to enhance birth registration in Nigeria. This collaboration is marked by the launch of the UNICEF/RHI Commemorative Birth Certificate for 2024. The NPC Chairman, Nasir Kwarra, disclosed this development after leading a…
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NBC, NCC collaborate on smooth transition to digital broadcasting
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) are collaborating to ensure smooth transition to digital broadcasting. This was made known by the Director General of NBC, Mr Charles Ebuebu, on Thursday, at a joint press conference on Digital Switch Over (DSO) held in Abuja. Ebuebu said the partnership is to achieve the benefits of DSO for…
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BREAKING: A’Court sets aside order barring Secondus, Omehia, Oparah from attending PDP meetings
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday, set aside a lower court order barring the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus; the sacked Rivers Governor, Celestine Omehia; and a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara, from attending the party’s meetings. WESTERN POST reports that three-member panel of the Court of Appeal,…
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NSGF to partner IsDB in tackling out-of-school children crisis
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive strategy to address the high rate of out-of-school children and the Almajiri phenomenon in Northern Nigeria. This initiative will be pursued through an enhanced partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). This was announced during a meeting between Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Chairman of the Northern…
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Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 33.40% in July
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday announced that Inflation rate eased to 33.40 per cent in July 2024 compared to 34.19 per cent in June 2024. Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased for the first time in five months after a persistent rise. According to the NBS, the July headline inflation rate showed a decrease of 0.8 per cent…
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NOA condemns woman for destroying spouse’s international passport
By Kunle Sanni The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday condemned the actions of Favour Igiebor, a Nigerian traveler, who allegedly tore her husband’s international passport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a statement released by the agency’s Deputy Director of Press, Paul Odenyi, the NOA described Igiebor’s actions as a violation of the Nigerian law. Director General…
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AFNIS heralds new vista for development of Africa’s natural resources, by Segun Tomori
The 3rd edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) hosted by Nigeria has come and gone, but its potential for sustainable development of the continent’s natural resources can not be overemphasised. Being the first hosted by Nigeria after the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake emerged as chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group…
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Nigeria, China poised to harness bilateral relations potentials
With a renewed commitment to cooperation, Nigeria and China are poised to harness the vast potential of their bilateral relations, driving prosperity and development for the benefit of their citizens. This was part of what the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun on Friday discussed when he played host to a high-level Chinese delegation…
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