LAGOS—Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 140 suspected internet fraudsters otherwise called yahoo boys, in Ikorodu area of Lagos. The arrests, as gathered, were made in separate sting operations at two popular hotels in Ikorodu, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. However, four of the suspects, […]

lAs Obaseki pledges more investment in technical, vocational education By Gabriel Enogholase Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has disclosed that his government plans to build about 20 technical colleges, with one in each council of the state to cater for the manpower needed to drive the state’s industrial growth, and ensure the creation of […]

African economy on the upbeat despite pressures – Afreximbank

Just when you thought you’ve heard it all from the record producer, Yung Willis, he pulls another trick out of his creative hat with the release of his debut single titled ‘Givin Dem’ off his forthcoming debut album, LOTP (Life of The Party). This comes on the heels of the recent launch of his record […]

Ugwuanyi offers bursary to 165 Enugu law students

LAGOS—The police command in Lagos State, yesterday, confirmed a report of the killing of a woman with four months pregnancy by her 25-year-old husband, Wasiu Olanrewaju. The alleged murder occurred at Araromi-Ale Community, Oko-Afo, Badagry in Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. The spokesman for the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the case […]

Bawa restates EFCC’s commitment to Rid Real Estate Sector of money laundering

By Prince Okafor LAGOS—The Federal Government yesterday, conducted a verification of measuring scales at the nation’s airports. This is coming against the backdrop of complaints by travellers of being shortchanged following poor measuring facilities. The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, FMITI, also advised the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, to recalibrate some of […]

By Levinus Nwabughiogu, Abuja The member representing Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke-ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State in the House of Representatives, Tunji Olawuyi has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general elections. He polled 180 votes to defeat Olusegun Adebayo who scored seven votes out of 210 while […]

By Emmanuel Okogba History was made in faraway Toronto, Canada as the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, was awarded with the key of Brampton City for his profound impact and outstanding community contribution and support. Olu of Warri toeing the path of his father, Ogiame Atuwatse II, during his reign was also presented […]

Abuja—The Federal Government has said Nigeria has a lot to celebrate, with 23 years of uninterrupted democracy and its citizens reaping dividends of civil rule. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this yesterday in Abuja at a briefing to announce the activities lined up to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. Fielding questions […]

Ford Bronco finally settles in Nigeria

lSay‘We’ve lost about 200 corpses’ By Jimitota Onoyume Residents of Ogulagha community in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State have called on oil companies, government and other relevant agencies to come to their aid, saying erosion has been washing away corpses in their cemetery into the Forcados River.Ogulagha is a major host community to the […]

See what Brabus did to the Ghost

TO frame the epic coronation at the Eagle Square Tuesday night casually as Jagaban’s triumph is to omit one significant detail: a major detour in the movement of the forces of Nigeria’s history.