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Canadian woman sentenced to 11 years imprison in Nigeria

The Federal High Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years in prison for importing 74 parcels of “Canadian Loud,” a potent strain of synthetic cannabis, weighing 35.20 kilograms into Nigeria. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Munju’s conviction followed her arraignment on a two-count charge before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. She was arrested by the NDLEA at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International […]

10/24/2024 2

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Ministers discharged, not sacked says Bayo

The Presidency has made some clarification regarding President Bola Tinubu’s reshuffling of his cabinet. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated that the ministers were not sacked but discharged of their duties. Five ministers were shown the way out while seven were appointed as Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The ministers include Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Gwarzo (Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development), and Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development) while […]

10/24/2024 2

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FEC approves fund from financiers to procure 6 fighter aircraft

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved that the government obtain credit facilities of 443,330,781.49 euros and another 141 million US dollars from Financiers for the procurement of six fighter aircraft and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the cabinet meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Council also approved the […]

10/24/2024 2

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Abia partners with military to tackle drop in oil production

The Abia State Government has promised to play a major role in tackling the drop in crude oil production in Nigeria. Governor Alex Otti made this promise on Wednesday at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA of the state when he received a delegation of the Defence Headquarters Joint Monitoring Team. Otti, who decried the drastic drop in crude oil production in Nigeria, said it formed part of his discussion during his recent visit to the National […]

10/24/2024 3

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Man dies during ‘fortification’ ritual in his hometown

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 26-year-old man, Chikwado Eze, from Ugbaike in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, during a ritual intended to fortify him before traveling abroad. The ritual, conducted by a native doctor, Enuwa Odugu, involved burying Eze alive for one hour and thirty minutes. Unfortunately, he died during the process. Police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe on Wednesday stated that both the native doctor, 48-year-old Odugu, and the victim’s father, Uwakwe Eze, 67, have […]

10/23/2024 2

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Nigerian governors promise to support EFCC

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday has pledged its support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against corruption as this comes as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on a case filed by 19 governors challenging the constitutionality of the EFCC's establishment. Speaking at the 2024 National Cybercrime Summit in Abuja, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq reaffirmed the forum's commitment. The summit, organized by the EFCC, focused on promoting digital skills […]

10/23/2024 3

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Umahi Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum To Julius Berger Over Abuja-Kaduna Road

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has given Julius Berger a seven-day ultimatum to accept the Federal Government's N740.79 billion offer for the completion of the 82-kilometer section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. This announcement was made on Wednesday during a visit by the incoming and outgoing Managing Directors of Julius Berger Plc, Pier Lubasch and Lars Richter, at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja. A statement from the Minister's Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna, emphasized that the contract could be […]

10/23/2024 2

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Obi calls on government to provide sources of livelihood for citizens

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has urged government officials at all levels to provide sustainable livelihoods for citizens to prevent tragedies like the recent tanker explosion in Jigawa State. In a post on his X account on Tuesday, Obi described the explosion, which claimed over 180 lives and left more than 80 people hospitalized, as a national tragedy. He pledged to donate funds to support the victims and expressed his condolences to Governor […]

10/22/2024 2

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Anambra withdraws from suit seeking to declare EFCC illegal

The Anambra State Government on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from a legal suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) operations. The state's Attorney General, Sylvia Ifemeje, informed the Supreme Court of its decision to no longer participate in the case, which was originally filed by Kogi State. On the same day, Osun State, through its Attorney General, Oluwole Bada, requested to consolidate its grievances against the EFCC with those of Kogi State.

10/22/2024 2