EFCC has uncovered N70bn fuel subsidy fraud, says Abdulrasheed Bawa
The newly-appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Wednesday, disclosed that the commission had identified about N70 billion fraud perpetrated through the Federal Government fuel subsidy programme.
Police arraign man for allegedly defrauding cow seller of N775,000
The police on Wednesday a 38-year-old man, Tiamiyu Sikiru, in a Magistrates’ Court in Ejigbo, Lagos for allegedly defrauding a cow seller of N775,000. The police charged Sikiru, whose residential address was not given, with fraud. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Oct. 28, 2020, […]
Court discharges journalists of cyber-stalking crimes
A Federal High Court in Yenagoa, on Wednesday discharged Saint Mienapo, Chief Executive Officer, NAIJA LIVE TV, of cyber-stalking charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). Delivering a ruling, Justice Abimbola Awogboro, discharged Mienapo, after the Prosecution Counsel, Victor Uchendu made an application to withdraw the charge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Buni seeks support for economic diversification to reduce dependence on oil
Governor of Yobe state, Hon Mai Mala Buni has appealed to the committee on fiscal efficiency and Budget under Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to pave the way for economic diversification and reduce dependency on oil.
Businessman drags EFCC to court over alleged extortion, rights violation
By Harris Emanuel An Uyo-based businessman, Ubong Williams has dragged the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Charles Ikpe of the Akwa Ibom State High Court for alleged infringement of his rights. Besides, Williams, a consultant with the Akwa Ibom State Government also accused the EFCC, its Uyo Zonal Head, Edeh […]
Mile 2 estate’s residents petition Sanwo-Olu over construction of trailer park
The residents of Amuwo Odofin Low-Cost Housing (Jakande) Estate, Mile 2, have called on the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop the alleged plan to build a trailer park and additional blocks of flats in the estate.
Food security: Lagos trains agric extension agents, assures priority attention
Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to prioritize and place more importance on its extension officers to ensure that they are able to better help farmers increase their yields and enhance productivity.
UPDATED: Repatriated £4.2million belongs to Delta govt — Reps declare
House of Representatives has declared that £4.2 million repatriated from the United Kingdom belongs to the Delta State government.
Delta has attained 35% affirmative for women – Commissioner
Delta State Government says the state has attained the 35 per cent affirmative action for women in elective and appointive offices . Mrs Florence Alatan, State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, stated this on Wednesday in Asaba. She was speaking with newsmen as part of events to mark the 2021 International Women’s […]
Man in court for allegedly assaulting, obstructing police officers on duty
A 33-year-old man, Odukoya Adeola, allegedly charged with obstructing and assaulting police officers on duty, on Wednesday appeared before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, whose address is unknown, is facing three counts charges of obstruction, assault and reckless driving. The prosecuting counsel, ASP Clement Okuomose told the court that the defendant committed the offence […]
COVID-19: Tokyo 2021 Olympics closed to foreign fans ― LOC
Japan has decided to stage this summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to public concern in Japan about COVID-19, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday, quoting officials. Kyodo said the government had concluded that welcoming fans from abroad would not be possible given public concern about the coronavirus and the detection of […]
