The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters. This is contained in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwajuren and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. The statement said that the suspect were arrested on Monday in Ibadan, following an intelligence report detailing their alleged involvement in internet […]

By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Two policemen in Taraba state have been ambushed and killed by gunmen. The deceased officers who are attached to Karim Lamido local government division of the police force were killed along Jen road. One of the police officers is a sergeant while the other is a constable. Spokesman of the […]

…Calls on FG to strengthen Nigeria’s borders …Commends Sunday Igboho for speaking up against insecurity Renowned security expert, Amb. Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to do more in strengthening the security architecture of Nigeria’s borders — especially the land borders. According to him, the move would go a […]

…Chinemerem Muruako as Chairman for the Fiscal Responsibility Commission …Forwards names to Senate By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus for appointment as the Auditor-General of the Federation. President has forwarded the letter of nomination to the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan pursuant to Section 86(1) of the Constitution of […]

The Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, discharged and acquitted four persons involved in the alleged examination malpractices charge filed against former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the last governorship election in Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, upheld the no-case submission filed by the defendants. The police had, in […]

Ugandan soldiers stood down their positions around the residence of opposition leader Bobi Wine on Tuesday, a day after a court-ordered an end to the confinement of the presidential runner-up. Wine, a popstar-turned-MP whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, had been under de-facto house arrest at his home outside the capital Kampala since he returned […]

By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed worries over the “whereabouts” of President Muhammadu Buhari, given what it called his failure “to make appearance and address the worsening national challenges” particularly against the backdrop of worsening insecurity and spike in coronavirus infection. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, […]

The announcement that the coronavirus strain sweeping Britain could be more deadly, as well as more transmissible, has raised fresh concerns about the variant that has spread to dozens of countries. Initially, British experts said that their evidence suggested the new strain circulating in the UK — one of several to have emerged internationally in […]

Notable women in the South-West on Tuesday scolded the leader of the Indigenous People of BiafraI (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu for creating enmity and cutting a bad image for the South-East. Expressing concern over the potential implications of statements credited to the IPOB leader, the women condemned Kanu for his parochial reasoning and hatred for […]

…Recognise the Host Communities as Stakeholders in the Production, development of oil and gas assets, HOSTCON …As Sylva tackles Kinsmen over Percentage for Host Communities …Says Proposed 2.5% in the Bill is fair …We want to have women representation in governing bodies like NNPC governing council, Women in Energy Oil and Gas By Henry Umoru […]

Perez Brisibe – Ughelli The Member representing the Ethiope federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Ben Igbakpa, has tongue-lashed the Minister for Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to stop telling “lies to Nigerians,” in the discharge of his official duties. The lawmaker also described as disappointing the utterances of the minister in the defense […]

By Dayo Johnson – Akure Traditional Religion Worshippers have boasted that they have all it requires to chase out “criminal herdsmen” terrorising the people in the south-west. Addressing newsmen in Akure, they called on the chairman of the south-west governors forum and Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu to involve them in the move to curb […]

Manchester United FC Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Marcus Rashford was fit for Wednesday’s Premier League match with Sheffield United. Rashford had a scan on his knee after the FA Cup win over Liverpool at the weekend but the England forward is set to play as United try to protect their two-point lead. READ ALSO: […]

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