THE Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives says the hike in electricity tariffs across the country by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is insensitive, inhuman and uncalled for. Rep. Kingsley Chinda, the minority leader, House of Representative said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said …
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OPERATIVES of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement in Abuja said that the suspects were arrested following “actionable intelligence” on their suspected involvement in …
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THE Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru. Archbishop Eguren, 67, has been in charge of the Archdiocese of Piura and Tumbes since 2006. He presented his resignation eight years before the age limit provided for …
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THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday said it would continue to intensify efforts in local Research and Development (R&D) programmes to improve military technology and weaponry for modern warfare. A-29 Super Tucano Electrically operated external store loader. The Chief of Standards and Evaluation, NAF, AVM Micheal Onyebashi, said this …
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THE Federal Government has installed speed limit cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge, to encourage responsible driving, preserve the bridge and improve safety. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, announced the unofficial re-opening of the bridge on Thursday, in Lagos. She said that the speed limit was …
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THE detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed against the decision of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja dismissing his objection to his trial continuation. Kanu, in a notice of appeal dated and filed March 28 through his team of lawyers led by …
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AN Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday , sentenced a 25-year-old man, Ridwan Akintoye, to three months imprisonment for stealing a Techno phone from the mosque. Akintoye, who resides in Federal Housing Estate, Olomore in Abeokuta, pleaded guilty two counts of felony and theft. The Magistrates, Mrs O.O Odumosun, convicted the …
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THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has signed contract agreement with Max air and Air Peace airlines to transport 2024 Hajj pilgrims to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, who presided over the exercise at the Hajj House in Abuja, …
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THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has warned supporters of aspirants against divisive utterances and actions ahead of the party’s April 20 gubernatorial primary. The state chairman of the party, Mr Ade Adetimehin, gave the warning on Thursday in Akure through a statement issued by Mr Alex Kalejaye, …
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OPERATIVES of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere …
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