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Alledged N2.9bn fraud: Court discharges Okorocha, others

On: February 6, 2023

By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged former Governor of Imo, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, of N2.9 billion fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the EFCC’s suit for being in contravention withContinue Reading

Group reiterates calls to eliminate FGM

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: Health

By Ikenna Osuoha Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja-based NGO, has reiterated calls for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading

PSC appoints 3 DIGs, suspends promotion of 19 senior officers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Monday Ijeh The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of three Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs). A statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC on Sunday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading

Nigeria, India partner to curb fake passports

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Yahaya Isah The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Indian Government on total eradication of fake Nigerian passports into India. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola said this in a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry,Continue Reading

Badaru appoints Sunusi as new Emir of Dutse

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of Hameem Sunusi as the new Emir of Dutse. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new Emir succeeded his father, Dr Muhammad Sunusi II who died on Jan. 31 at the age of 79,Continue Reading

National Data Protection Bureau to create 500,000 jobs – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo/Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) says it will create 500,000 jobs from its planned initiative of licensing indigenous institution to train and certify data privacy and protection experts in Nigeria. The National Commissioner of the NDPB, Dr Vincent Olatunji said this at the 1st yearContinue Reading

Fuel scarcity: FG working to restore normalcy – Sylva

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says it is focused on ensuring that the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) scarcity and queues are normalised. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, made this known on Friday while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting some filling stations in the Federal CapitalContinue Reading

Okonjo-Iweala urges increased investment in girls, women education

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: Education

By Ikenna Osuoha Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Friday urged increased investment in the education sector to ensure quality of education to school age children, particularly girls. Okonjo-Iweala said this in Abuja on Friday at a summit with the theme: “Girl Child Now: Nurturing Our women-Nigeria’sContinue Reading

I’m optimistic of passage of NYSC Trust Fund Bill — Gowon

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: General News

By Folasade Akpan Former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he is optimistic that the proposed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund Bill will soon receive presidential assent. Gowon, who is the founder of the NYSC scheme, said this on Friday in Abuja, when the Director-General ofContinue Reading

I’ve impacted 100,000 youth entrepreneurs – Investor

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Oluwafunke Ishola Dr Akintoye Akindele, Tech Investor and Chief Executive Officer of Platform Capital, says he has impacted over 100,000 youth entrepreneurs locally and internationally. Akindele in a statement on Friday in Lagos said he would continue to support and donate to various institutions that provide grants to entrepreneurs.Continue Reading

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