Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were identified as Ugwuanyi Innocent Kasiemobi, Emmanuel Chukwu Agwu, Onyeama Christian Arinze, Hycienth Nnabuike Emmanuel, Chibueze Augustine Oluebube, Ogaraku Chidiebube Obinna, Chibueze Stanley Onyedikachi, Austus Jeffrey Chiemerem, …
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Julian Nagelsmann Clashed With Mane Before Sacking
Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann reportedly clashed with forward Sadio Mane shortly before he was sacked by the club. Nagelsmann was shockingly sacked from the Allianz Arena last week, with former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel replacing him, even though Bayern Munich are still in contention …
Read More »Reps Summon Army Chief Over Attack On Benue Lawmaker
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya and the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor over an alleged attack on a Benue lawmaker, Kpam Sokpo. The resolution followed a motion moved by Mark Gbillah on Wednesday. In his motion, Mr Gbillah said the soldiers …
Read More »REA Targets 1,000 Mini-Grids For Communities
As part of efforts to boost electricity supply to unserved communities across the country, Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has disclosed that it hopes to build about 1,000 mini-grid solutions from its Rural Electrification Fund, REF, Call 3 programme. REA Managing Director, Ahmad Salihijo who stated this at REF Call- bidders’ …
Read More »Benue Governor-Elect, Reveals First Thing He Will Do In Office
Benue State Governor-elect, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has revealed that the first thing in his table after the May 29 inauguration would be about the state’s civil service. Alia, who spoke on Wednesday after receiving his Certificate of Return in Makurdi, the state capital, also thanked the Benue people for …
Read More »INEC Issues Certificates Of Return To Governor-Elect, Nwifuru
The Independent National electoral commission, INEC, on Wednesday issued certificates of return to the governor-elect, Francis Nwifuru, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and 17 other members of the state House of Assembly that were elected during the election. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mrs. Pauline Onyeka while, …
Read More »Portable Gets 75-Hour To Report Self To Police
The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday issued a 72-hour ultimatum for controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, known by his stage name, Portable, to report himself to the nearest police station before Friday or prepare for arrest. This was made known in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi. …
Read More »We Have No Plans To Print Biafra Currency – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Wednesday said it has no plans to print Biafra currency and operate a government in exile. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, warned those he described as autopilot to desist from such a move. In a statement he signed, Powerful distanced IPOB from the autopilot group, …
Read More »Skales Welcomes First Child With Wife
Nigerian rapper and singer John Njenga-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has announced the arrival of his first child with his wife, Precious. The music star who recently apologized to his wife over his demonizing comments about her in the diss track last year, took to his Instagram page to share …
Read More »I Stole Guardiola’s Idea – Arteta Admits
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted that the way he has deployed Oleksandr Zinchenko this season was inspired by Pep Guardiola’s use of Phillip Lahm at Bayern Munich. Guardiola came up with a tactic that has gone on to help shape Arsenal’s title charge this term. Lahm, traditionally a right-back, …
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