Author: Ebunoluwa Onyebuchi
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N4.8bn fraud: Ibeto pleads for out-of-court settlement, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Cletus Ibeto, charged with N4.8bn alleged fraud, has approached the commission seeking to settle the case out of court. The EFCC
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Railway corporation generates N1.49b from passengers in Q3 2023- NBS
The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.49 billion as revenue from passengers in Q3 of 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q3 and Q4 2023 released in Abuja on Thursday.
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Police say explosion in Abuja not bomb related
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the explosion that occured near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama area of Abuja was not bomb related. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT. SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Wednesday i
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Judy Austin celebrates the launch of Yul Edochie’s online ministry
Judy Austin the actress and ‘second wife’ of nollywood actor Yul Edochie took to her Instagram page to congratulate him for the opening of his ministry. Popular nollywood actor Yul Edochie announced the launch of his online ministry called “True Salvation Ministry”, he made the
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Former Anambra Gov. arraigned in court over alleged N4bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought the former governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano to the Federal High Court, Abuja for arraignment. Obiano arrived the court escorted by some EFCC operatives.
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Anambra Govt. offers children with sickle cell disorder free health insurance
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) is collaborating with the state ministry of health to offer free health insurance to children living with sickle cell disorder. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Managing Director, ASHIA, said this during the registration of no fewer than 20 children living with sickle
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Wike pledges positive news in efforts to tackle insecurity
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says residents of the territory will get positive news within days with regards to efforts being made to tackle insecurity in the FCT. “I can assure you that in a matter of days, you will be hearing positive stories,” Wike told a townhall meeting…
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Ogun Assembly Speaker, Oluomo, impeached
Speaker of Ogun House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo (APC-Ifo1) has been impeached. Oluomo was impeached by 18 out of the 26 members of assembly during the plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi (APC-Yewa South). Consequently
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Lagos ban on plastic containers well-thought, but – U.S Nigeria Trade Council
The U.S.-Nigeria Trade Council USA says the Lagos State Government’s sudden ban on single-use plastic containers, though well intentioned, could have adverse economic effects. Mr Titus Olowokere, President of the council, said this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
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Canada announces critical measures to limit inflow of International Students
Canada’s Minister of Immigration Marc Miller has announced critical measures to limit the number of international students coming into Canada. He stated that three major measures would be put in place to help better the quality of education and increase the rate of success for the international student, as well