April 27, 2024
EPL: Iwobi guns for 250th appearance as Fulham host Crystal Palace
Alex Iwobi will be hoping to make his 250th Premier League appearance when Fulham host Crystal Palace at the Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon (today). Iwobi made his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Swansea City in November 2015. The versatile midfielder took the place of Mezut Ozil in stoppage time. The 27-year-old made 100 […]
Enugu: Pregnant woman gives birth in kidnappers’ den
A pregnant woman who was kidnapped while on her way to the hospital for delivery has reportedly given birth at the kidnappers’ den at Egede, Udi local government area of Enugu State. The incident, which was said to have happened last Monday, saw the woman giving birth to a bouncing baby boy in the forest. […]
EFCC nabs 34 currency speculators in Abuja
EFCC Taskforce Nabs 34 Suspected Currency Speculators for Forex Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice has apprehended 34 individuals suspected of engaging in foreign exchange fraud. According to a statement by EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made on Friday during […]
NELFund denounces fake student loan site
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has warned against what it described as a “fraudulent advertisement” about a “Federal Study Loan.” This followed ads on some news sites where the website, www.fedstudyloan-gov.ng is being advertised as the application portal for the highly anticipated student loan scheme of the Federal Government. A disclaimer signed on Friday by […]
LG Elections: Voting Commences in Ibadan, Oyo State
In Ibadan, accreditation and voting have started at various polling units for the local government election organized by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) across the 33 local government areas. Although there have been reports of delayed material arrival in some polling units, our correspondent visited several areas, including Ido, Ibadan North, and Ibadan […]
Benue Governor warns predecessors against his govt
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, returned from the United States of America and issued a stern warning to his predecessors, urging them to refrain from interfering in his administration’s affairs. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi, he emphasized the need for former governors and civil servants to allow his administration to function without disruption. […]
LASEPA Temporarily Shuts Down Churches and Hotels in Lagos over Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken measures to address noise pollution by temporarily closing down several establishments, including churches, hotels, markets, and shopping complexes, from March 23 to April 26. During this period, a total of five churches and 19 hotels were shut down due to noise pollution and other environmental violations. […]
NSCDC in Anambra Arrests Eight Illegal Private Guards, Seizes Weapons
In a concerted effort to maintain security and combat illegal activities in Anambra State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its operations against unlicensed private security guards. During a recent crackdown in Awka, the NSCDC arrested eight individuals who were operating as private guards without proper authorization. Among the apprehended suspects […]
Locate my missing wife, man pleads with IG
A resident of Osogbo, Mr Ayowole Adekonipekun, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to help in locating his wife, Corporal Ruth Ayowole, who went missing while on official duty in Abia State. Adekonipekun told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Osogbo that his wife, with service number 068986, was […]
Media Office of Former Kogi Governor Responds to EFCC Allegations
In response to allegations made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the media office of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has emphasized that the court has yet to substantiate these claims. In a statement signed by the director of Bello’s media office, Ohiare Michael, it was clarified that Bello did not use state […]