RIVERS State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has accused the Inspector General of Police and the entire Nigeria Police Force of serving the interest of an Abuja-based politician to scuttle the Local Government election scheduled for 5th October, 2024 in the State. Governor Fubara made the accusation during a World Press …
Read More »EFCC Arraigns Two for Alleged N24.3m Land Fraud in Uyo
A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo and presided over by Justice Chigozie M. Onah has fixed November 1, 2024 for bail hearing and trial in a matter involving a woman, Josephine Anietie Philip allegedly involved in land racketeering alongside a native doctor, Effiong Okon who allegedly facilitated her criminal activities and benefited financially …
Read More »Court Jails Two Brothers, 33 Others for Internet Fraud in Ibadan
THE Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of two siblings, Samuel Adedeji Adeboye and Charles Adedamola Adeboye and thirty-three (33) others for internet fraud before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in …
Read More »Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Escapes Death in Lagos Crash
A former Super Eagles goal tender, Joseph Dosu, said he escaped death in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State, where his car was crushed by a trailer laden with iron. Dosu, who won the Nigerian FA Cup in 1996 with the Julius Berger outfit of Lagos State, shared the …
Read More »CAS Reduces Paul Pogba’s Four-year Drug Ban to 18months
JUVENTUS midfielder, Paul Pogba, who tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the first game of the 2023/24 season, is free to start playing for Juventus again from March next year. “Finally the nightmare is over,” said Pogba in a statement. “Following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, …
Read More »The Edo State Comatose Educational System And Intervention, By Elempe Dele
ACCORDING to a friend who followed Bar. Olumide Akpata around during campaigns in Akoko-Edo, said they went to a village where the king begged Akpata to help him build a school in his community if he is elected the governor of the state. The narrator said the king said they …
Read More »IMF, Ghana Reach Deal on $3bn Loan Programme Review
THE IMF and Ghana have reached an agreement on the third review of the country’s $3bn loan programme, the Fund announced on Friday. This marks a key milestone in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to stabilise its economy amidst significant financial challenges. Ghana, a leading producer of gold and cocoa in West …
Read More »Boost Your Productivity With Gemini for Google Workspace
IN today’s digital landscape, productivity is a prized asset that professionals need to stay ahead in their fast-paced work environments. Leveraging tools like Gemini for Google Workspace is key to enhancing collaboration, streamlining workflows, and ultimately boosting productivity. By understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by such tools, professionals can …
Read More »Zimbabwe to Pay initial $20m Compensation to Farmers
THE Zimbabwean government will this month begin paying $20 million in compensation to foreign white and local Black farmers who lost their land during farm invasions at the turn of the century under former leader Robert Mugabe. The finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, announced on Friday that this initial payment is …
Read More »Ghana Restructures 90% of External Debt in Major Milestone
Ghana has announced the successful restructuring of more than 90 percent of its external debt since launching its debt restructuring process in December 2022. Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam shared the update during a monthly briefing on Thursday, where he also confirmed the completion of the Eurobond debt exchange and …
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