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21/07/2024

Afam Osigwe, SAN is a prominent Nigerian advocate and the former general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association who has been elected as President of the association. In December 2020, he received the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Background The 25th of October 1972 marked the birth of Afam Osigwe. He graduated from the University of Nigeria's Enugu campus in 1997, and he was admitted to the bar in 1999....

Afam Osigwe, SAN is a prominent Nigerian advocate and the former general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association who has been elected as President of the asso

20/07/2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Rufus John Isip, a self-acclaimed forex broker before Justice C. S. Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State for alleged N2 billion investment scam. A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday said the suspect was arraigned alongside his company, ITM-IT Resources Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion, money laundering and obtaining by false pretence....

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Rufus John Isip, a self-acclaimed forex broker before Justice C. S. Onah of the Federal Hi

20/07/2024

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Mbacher community in Mbacher Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday night, killing 18 people. Sources from the local government told our correspondent that the attack took place around 11:00 pm, despite the curfew imposed by the state government. The bandits were said to have g*thered the villagers under the pretense of addressing them before opening fire....

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Mbacher community in Mbacher Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday night, killing 18 p

20/07/2024

Bandits killed two persons and kidnapped five travellers along the Ifon/Owo Expressway in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday night. It was g*thered that the kidnappers, numbering about 15, armed with AK-47 rifles, accosted the Sienna bus conveying the travellers at about 11 pm at Omi Alafa village in Ifon, Ose LGA and led the victims into the forest....

Bandits killed two persons and kidnapped five travellers along the Ifon/Owo Expressway in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday night. It was g*t

20/07/2024

Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Saturday, officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. The deputy governor, who returned to the APC in Benin, the state capital, alongside prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP, said he was back to add value to the party. He said, “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC....

Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Saturday, officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. The

20/07/2024

WhatsApp has said its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. The organisation, WhatsApp, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. It said: “We disagree with the decision today as well as the fine and Meta will be appealing the decision....

WhatsApp has said its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) r

20/07/2024

The Lagos State Police Command said it has demoted one of its officers who attempted to extort money from a drone operator in a viral video. The video showed two security personnel demanding a permit from the yet-to-be-identified drone operator on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge area of the state. This attracted reactions from netizens who asked whether the operator required a permit to shoot a video on the bridge....

The Lagos State Police Command said it has demoted one of its officers who attempted to extort money from a drone operator in a viral video. The video showed

20/07/2024

Gunmen, on Friday, ambushed and killed the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf, along the Takum-Chanchanji road in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. It g*thered that the sad incident happened when the traditional ruler and his son were returning from a funeral event in Takum. Governor Agbu Kefas, who confirmed the incident, has since directed law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly....

Gunmen, on Friday, ambushed and killed the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf, along the Takum-Chanchanji road in Takum Local Government

20/07/2024

The police said they have arrested three suspects over housebreaking, robbery of gold, and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing in Abuja. He added that the suspects were arrested following an investig*tion by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Adejobi said further investig*tion revealed that the prime suspect in the case was a fish trader at the Kado fish market in Abuja....

The police said they have arrested three suspects over housebreaking, robbery of gold, and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP

20/07/2024

The Niger Foods has received another batch of 200 tractors from John Deere in preparation for dry-season farming. The state government will increase its farming capacity from the initial 250,000 in this rainy season. The seeds to be used for the dry season are hybrids, and the Niger Foods has already purchased them, as can be seen in the pictures below....

The Niger Foods has received another batch of 200 tractors from John Deere in preparation for dry-season farming. The state government will increase its farm

20/07/2024

The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investig*ting arbitrary rise of cement prices in the country has asked major producers in the industry to tender documents on cost production to justify the price of cement in the market. The committee resolved to visit production plants of the companies after going through their books to ascertain the cost of production with a view to determining a fair price of cement for all Nigerians....

The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investig*ting arbitrary rise of cement prices in the country has asked major producers in the industry to te

20/07/2024

Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have killed a kidnapper and arrested another involved in the abduction of the mother of renowned Hausa singer Dauda Rarara. The action reportedly took place after a gunfight on Friday morning. According to a report by Daily Post on Saturday, a DSS source in Kano said the operation was executed in Makarfi Forest, Kaduna State, where the kidnappers were caught off guard while distributing the ransom they had collected....

Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have killed a kidnapper and arrested another involved in the abduction of the mother of renowned Hausa sing

20/07/2024

Bangladesh soldiers patrolled the empty streets of the nation's capital, Dhaka, on Saturday during a curfew imposed to put an end to protests against government employment quotas spearheaded by students, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 105 people this week. Since Thursday, internet and text messaging services have been suspended, isolating Bangladesh from the outside world while law enforcement stepped up efforts to quell protests that have persisted despite a ban on public meetings....

Bangladesh soldiers patrolled the empty streets of the nation's capital, Dhaka, on Saturday during a curfew imposed to put an end to protests against government

20/07/2024

After a highway bridge collapsed on Friday in Shaanxi province in northwest China, killing eleven people, President Xi Jinping called for full rescue efforts, according to official media on Saturday. At 8:40 p.m. (12:40 GMT) on Friday, a highway bridge fell in Shangluo City as a result of a flash flood, sending some cars into the river. According to official media, as of 10 a.m....

After a highway bridge collapsed on Friday in Shaanxi province in northwest China, killing eleven people, President Xi Jinping called for full rescue efforts, a

20/07/2024

Russian drones attacked energy infrastructure sites in two northern areas of Ukraine on Saturday night during a nighttime attack, according to officials. According to the air force, during five areas in the east, north, and center of the nation, the Ukrainian air defense shot down thirteen out of seventeen Russian drones. According to local officials, one of the Shahed drones struck an energy complex in the Sumy region, and another struck a location in the Chernihiv region....

Russian drones attacked energy infrastructure sites in two northern areas of Ukraine on Saturday night during a nighttime attack, according to officials. Acc

20/07/2024

Friday saw the appointment of the first 11 members of Kenyan President William Ruto's Cabinet, with six former ministers holding critical positions in the interior and defense ministries. Month-long protests were sparked by Ruto's dismissal of all but one minister last week and his announcement that he would establish a broad-based cabinet to help him handle challenges. Calls for lawmakers to reject a finance measure that included extra taxes were the initial focus of the demonstrations, which later turned into demands for the president's resignation due to poor leadership....

Friday saw the appointment of the first 11 members of Kenyan President William Ruto's Cabinet, with six former ministers holding critical positions in the inter

19/07/2024

Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and rapper who was born and raised in Lagos. Growing up, he was influenced by musicians such as Falz, Mi, Wizkid, and Davido. He has a record deal with Jungle Records and Mainland BlockParty, two Nigerian labels. Profile details Name: Anthony Chukwuebuka Victor Stage name: Victony Born: 5th January, 2001…...

Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and rapper who was born and raised in Lagos. Growing up, he was influenc

19/07/2024

Justice O. J. Enobie of the FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has sentenced Daniel Silas, the director of Asher Trust Investment Limited and Fifteen Network Limited, to five years in prison for fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Silas and his companies on two counts of criminal breach of trust and dishonest conversion of property, amounting to N128 million (One Hundred and Twenty-eight Million Naira)....

Justice O. J. Enobie of the FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has sentenced Daniel Silas, the director of Asher Trust Investment Limited and Fifteen Network Limite

19/07/2024

In a major crackdown on violent crime, the Oyo State Police Command has announced the recovery of N16 million cash and paraded 41 suspected criminals involved in various criminal acts including murder, armed robbery, gun running, r**e, and car snatching in the state. The police command disclosed that the operation, which led to the arrest of these suspects, also resulted in the seized funds, including exotic cars, different types of fi****ms and ammunition, motorcycles, human parts already converted to ritual items, and mobile phones, among other items....

In a major crackdown on violent crime, the Oyo State Police Command has announced the recovery of N16 million cash and paraded 41 suspected criminals involved i

19/07/2024

A Delta State High Court sitting at Asaba has sentenced two persons to death for armed robbery and murder. They are Abdulrasheed Mohammed (m) and Aliyu Bawa (m). The two defendants were alleged to have committed the offences on 29th May, 2020 at Oni Edozien Street, off Ezenei Avenue, Asaba. The prosecution led by Mrs Esther Azomani of the State Ministry of Justice, through its witnesses, told the court that on the fateful day, the two defendants alongside two others now at large, while riding in a tricycle (Keke) robbed one Ifeanyi Okafor of his mobile phone handsets....

A Delta State High Court sitting at Asaba has sentenced two persons to death for armed robbery and murder. They are Abdulrasheed Mohammed (m) and Aliyu Bawa

19/07/2024

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 11 travellers by armed bandits. The Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, stated that the Command is actively working to address the situation, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Augustina Ogbodo, was collaborating with her Enugu State counterpart, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, to combat the surge in kidnappings along the stretch of the highway....

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 11 travellers by armed bandits. The Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, stated that the Com

19/07/2024

A community dominated by Tiv in Keana local government reportedly attacked Alago settlement leaving many wounded and a woman r**ed to death. The incident according a chieftain and resident of Keana Mr. Amos Baba disclosed that the attack took place in Keana-Obosidoma road, about 2 kilometres from Keana town. Mr. Amos told our reporter that one Shuaibu Epu, an Alago man was allegedly stabbed by some rampaging youths in his farm during the attack community and still in the hospital receiving treatment....

A community dominated by Tiv in Keana local government reportedly attacked Alago settlement leaving many wounded and a woman r**ed to death. The incident acc

19/07/2024

The alleged sexual abuse case involving the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is already before the highest staff disciplinary body, a top official has confirmed. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar had taken the matter to the Office of the Head of Service. Tuggar had received a petition from Mrs Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a female staff in the ministry, who accused Mr Ibrahim Lamuwa, the Permanent Secretary, of sexual assault....

The alleged sexual abuse case involving the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is already before the highest staff disciplinary body, a top

19/07/2024

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, restrained, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, for the conduct of Local Government elections in the state. The court issued the restraining order after it heard and ex-parte motion marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/987/2024, which was filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC....

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, restrained, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters register to the River

19/07/2024

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced that his administration is prepared to implement a N70,000 minimum wage for state employees. Speaking with journalists in Makurdi, Governor Alia highlighted his administration’s efforts to eliminate financial inefficiencies and boost the state’s revenue. “Despite the challenging economic conditions, we have implemented strategic measures to ensure progress. Our internally generated revenue has seen an increase,” he noted....

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced that his administration is prepared to implement a N70,000 minimum wage for state employees. Spea

19/07/2024

The Police in Lagos, on Friday, arraigned a 28-year-old woman, Juliana Friday, at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged impersonation. Friday, whose house address was not given, is being charged with 34 counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, impersonation, to which she pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp. John Iberedem told the court that Friday committed the offence between November 2023 and February 2024 at the Bonny Camp area of Lagos....

The Police in Lagos, on Friday, arraigned a 28-year-old woman, Juliana Friday, at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged impersonation. Friday, wh

19/07/2024

The warring parties in Sudan concluded a week of indirect negotiations in Geneva on Friday, according to the personal envoy of the U.N. secretary-general. In a complicated process, he called the talks a "encouraging initial step." The negotiations began on July 11 when the ambassador, Ramtane Lamamra, extended invitations to representatives of the opposing paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army to meet separately....

The warring parties in Sudan concluded a week of indirect negotiations in Geneva on Friday, according to the personal envoy of the U.N. secretary-general. In

19/07/2024

Following a nationwide onslaught against criminal activities in mining sites, Mining Marshals, yesterday, stormed illegal gold mine and arrested seven illegal miners in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, where it was made known that the operation was carried out by the mining marshals in Iyeh Odogbe, Isanlu community of Yagba East LGA, where they dislodged the illegal miners....

Following a nationwide onslaught against criminal activities in mining sites, Mining Marshals, yesterday, stormed illegal gold mine and arrested seven illegal m

19/07/2024

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, July 20, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu in his capacity as the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, would address the meeting on the status of regional integration across various areas in Africa, highlighting the achievements and challenges encountered in West Africa since the last meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, in July 2023....

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, July 20, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (A

19/07/2024

A new "broad-based government" has been announced by Kenya's beleaguered president in the wake of weeks of deadly anti-government protests triggered by a divisive tax bill. Six of the eleven ministers that President William Ruto suggested in his speech on Friday, however, were members of the government that he dismissed only last week. "Reflection and listening to Kenyans" was the reason given by Mr....

A new "broad-based government" has been announced by Kenya's beleaguered president in the wake of weeks of deadly anti-government protests triggered by a divisi

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