OPERATIVES of Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the internet fraudsters were arrested at Akobo area of Ibadan in Oyo State following credible …
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…Morocco/Portugal/Spain for 2030 WORLD football governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia will host the men’s football World Cup of 2034. FIFA’s choice has however come amid criticism from human rights groups and concern the decision by its congress could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. …
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A bill to amend the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which mandates compulsory counseling and training for individuals convicted of corruption-related offenses, was sponsored by Rep. Kayode Akiolu (APC-Lagos State) during plenary on Wednesday. …
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THE police in Lagos have dragged two men, Sadam Mohammed and Adewale Bamgboye, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, over alleged receipt of stolen property. Mohammed, 28; and Bamgboye, 39; are standing trial before Magistrate L.K.J Layeni, on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and receiving stolen property. They each, however, …
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THE Federal Government, with support from the Global Fund, has deployed 333 Truenat devices across the country in an effort to combat tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). Mrs Rita Akpakpan, Head of Laboratory Services at the Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP), disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines …
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, as he attains 66 years. The birthday message is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the organization, Amb. Okey Emuchay, and issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the group, Dr Alex …
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A PARIS court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s fight against genocide denial. Onana, 60, and his publisher Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, were penalised under French laws that prohibit the denial of crimes against humanity. …
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Ethiopia is intensifying its push to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing Chinese coffee market, which has emerged as one of the top 10 importers of Ethiopian coffee. Officials from the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) highlighted this ambition during recent discussions with Chinese business representatives. China’s …
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THE Africa Investment Summit (AIS) has reaffirmed its ambitious goal of creating 100 million jobs across the continent within five years. This transformative plan, announced last month, aims to tackle unemployment while driving economic growth in Africa’s burgeoning $3.4 trillion market of 1.4 billion consumers. At a briefing for African Heads …
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…Empowering Corps Members to Raise a Worthy Successor Generation WhatNext Africa, a pioneering college and career readiness solutions provider, has successfully hosted a nationwide sensitization session across all NYSC Orientation Camps for the 2024 Batch C Stream I. This initiative introduced corps members to the What Next After Secondary School …
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