The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid on Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Wuse Zone 4 area of Abuja. The operation, which took place on Monday, resulted in the arrest of several unidentified BDC operators, confirmed by traders in the area. According to reports from traders, chaos and fear ensued following the EFCC’s intervention, disrupting trading activities in the market. Some traders, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed that those arrested were required to pay bail fees ranging from ₦30,000 to ₦50,000. This recent crackdown by the EFCC comes in the wake of heightened efforts…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
British monarch and head of state, King Charles is to carry out his first major public engagement since his cancer diagnosis. The King and Queen Camilla will visit a hospital and specialist cancer centre, in a public show of support for staff, patients and ongoing research work. Aside from attending an Easter Sunday church service, the King has stayed away from public events and crowds. But last week Buckingham Palace issued a statement with a more positive message about the monarch’s health. The King’s doctors were said to be “very encouraged by the progress made so far” in his treatment…
The UK expects to deport nearly 6,000 migrants to Rwanda this year, a senior minister said Tuesday, after the government published new details on the controversial scheme. The figures come days after the plan aimed at deterring migrant arrivals on small boats from northern Europe became law following months of parliamentary wrangling. Rwanda has “in principle” agreed to accept 5,700 migrants already in the UK, the interior ministry revealed late Monday. Of those, 2,143 “can be located for detention” before being flown there, according to the ministry. Law enforcement agencies will find the remainder, Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said Tuesday…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has stated the importance of social media as a top priority for national security. Ribadu made this statement during a meeting with spokespersons of various organizations under the Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee umbrella in Abuja. Ribadu said that the negative use of social media poses both local and global threats, requiring proactive measures to counter disinformation and misinformation. He highlighted the urgent need to update the National Security Strategy (NSS), last reviewed in 2015, with the 2019 version currently under review to address evolving security dynamics. The NSA directed media managers in defense,…
Tragedy was narrowly averted in Rivers State as over 250 passengers were rescued by t Nigerian Navy personnel after their boat capsized amidst stormy waters. The harrowing incident occurred as the vessel, named MV PRECIOUS EMMANUEL, embarked on its journey from Sangana area of Bayelsa State to Rivers State, carrying mostly traders from a local market. Reports indicate that midway through the voyage, the boat encountered turbulent waters, leading to a collision with a wreck that severely damaged its hull, resulting in the capsizing of the vessel. The dire situation unfolded around 10 pm on Monday, April 28, 2024, along…
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the Federal Government needs 10 billion dollars annually in the next ten years to revive the country’s power sector and overcome the liquidity hurdles. Speaking at a one-day investigative hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Power in Abuja, Minister Adelabu emphasized the necessity of an annual investment of $10 billion over the next decade to revive the nation’s power sector and overcome its liquidity challenges. Adelabu pointed out that while such an investment was imperative for the sector’s stability and growth, it was not feasible given the current size…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas on Monday to swiftly accept Israel’s latest and “extraordinarily generous” proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages, amid a diplomatic drive to end. Hamas negotiators were expected to meet Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Monday to deliver a response to the phased truce proposal Israel presented at the weekend, ahead of a threatened Israeli assault on the southern border city of Rafah. “The only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas. They have to decide and they have to decide quickly,”…
To enhance safety and visibility along theThird Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has announced plans for the installation of solar lights by June. This was disclosed during Umahi’s routine inspection of the under deck at Iddo, Carter, and Third Mainland bridges. Umahi disclosed that the Federal Government is committed to proactive measures to address the condition of the piles supporting the Third Mainland Bridge, which have been significantly affected by erosion and illegal mining activities. To mitigate these issues, a consultant will be engaged for the necessary repairs. During the inspection, Umahi stated ongoing…
The Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM) on Monday rallied at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding the recovery of looted funds and the prosecution of corrupt officials. Led by Comrade Jacob Okpanachi and Desmond Obaro, the group called for the urgency in combating corruption, particularly in Kogi State, where they allege billions of naira have been embezzled by former government officials. Addressing the crowd, Okpanachi said, “We are here to clarify that the people of Kogi State are in full support of the EFCC’s commendable work. We urge them to continue their efforts to…
A recent ruling by the Delta State High Court in Effurun has ordered prominent Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji to pay a hefty sum of N30 million in damages over a libelous publication directed at the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa. The presiding judge, Justice Roli Daibo-Harriman, also levied an additional N300,000 as litigation costs against Ikeji. The lawsuit, initiated by the Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa along with individuals Ese Kakor, Felix Kupa, and Mayor Onyebueke, stemmed from a publication on Ikeji’s blog dated October 19, 2021. In the article, Ikeji allegedly referred to the NBM of Africa…
A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo, airport sources told newsmen, amid renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal with Israel. The three-member Hamas delegation flew in from Doha to discuss the latest proposal for a ceasefire. An exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails is also in the cards. Israeli news website, ynet, reported that the proposal envisages the release of 33 hostages in return for several hundred Palestinian prisoners. These include women, female soldiers, elderly people, the injured, and the “mentally impaired”. Citing a senior Israeli government representative, ynet reported that the duration…
At least 42 people were killed when a dam burst in a town north of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the local governor told AFP on Monday. The East African country is battling heavy rains and floods. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud. We are working on recovery,” said the governor of Nakuru County, Susan Kihika. The dam burst near the Rift Valley town of Mai Mahiu, washing away houses and cutting off a road. Previously, officials said 76 people had lost their lives in Kenya since March, as heavier than…