February 2024
EFCC arrests ‘pilot’ for alleged forex fraud
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Captain Nuhu Haruna for an alleged criminal breach of trust to the tune of N1,020,000.000 (One Billion, Twenty Million Naira only) According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity of the agency, the suspect […]
EFCC Arrests 2 Chinese Citizens for Illegal Mining in Kwara
Another two Chinese nationals have reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over offences bordering on illegal mining activities. The suspects were arrested on Sunday at mining sites located at Isolo in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that, the […]
NAFDAC, PCN seal off 1,321 illegal medicine stores in Kano
The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN), sealed off 1,321 medicine stores for operating illegally in Kano. Francis Ononiwu, the director of investigation and enforcement at NAFDAC, made this known while addressing journalists on Monday in Kano. He said the joint operations […]
FG installs 30-second biometric gates for Immigration at Airports
In line with international standards and best practices, the federal government has installed 30-second biometric clearance gates for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at all international airports in the country. The biometric gates can screen and clear a passenger within 30 seconds without any interface or contact with Immigration personnel. When inaugurated, it would provide […]
Breaking: Lion in OAU Zoo Kills Staff
A staff of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, Olabode Olawuyi has been reportedly killed by a 9-year-old lion in the zoological garden of the institution. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirming the death of Mr Olawuyi, noted that until his death, he is a Veterinary Technologist, […]
Just In: Ize-Iyamu withdraws from APC primary for Edo guber election
Less than 24 hours to the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to elect its flag bearer for the September 21 governorship election in Edo state, a frontline aspirant of the party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has withdrawn from the race. He announced his withdrawal on Friday, February 16, in a statement made available […]
Breaking: Osun Assembly Approves Tenure Extension For LG Caretaker Chairmen, Committees
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved the extension of tenure and reappointment of the 69 LCDA Caretaker Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Scribes and their members from February to August 2024. This followed a letter sent to the House through the Speaker by the State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, and read on […]
How to register for Osun 2024 Teachers Recruitment
The Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has approved the immediate recruitment of teachers into Public Primary and Secondary Schools in the State. Consequent upon this, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the existing vacancies. A. Applicants Requirements 1. WASSCE/NECO-SSCE/NABTEB with five (5) credits in […]
Customs intercept N19.6m sex enhancement drugs in Sokoto
The Nigerian Customs Service, through its joint border patrol team, Sector 4 has seized another consignment of sex enhancement drugs with the duty paid value of N19.6m. The drugs were intercepted at the Kajiji area along Sokoto-Jega Road. Also intercepted were counterfeit drugs whose duty-paid values were not yet ascertained. Addressing newsmen on the seizure […]
Six decisions from Tinubu meeting with 36 Governors
President Bola Tinubu, in the company of Vice President Kashim Shettima, met with the 36 state governors and the Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The meeting was held at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting was necessitated by the rising price of food items and insecurity, and delayed/non-payment of salaries and […]