Officers from the Isokoko Division of the Lagos State Police Command raided a residence in Agege suspected to be involved in the production of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the command, revealed details of the operation in a video shared on his official social media handle on Thursday. Hundeyin stated that the raid resulted in the arrest of four individuals believed to be the masterminds behind the illicit distillery. The law enforcement officials recovered a significant quantity of fake alcoholic drinks, along with empty bottles, and labels bearing the insignia of various renowned brands. In…
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A video has surfaced featuring a young man claiming responsibility for the attack on 16 soldiers in Okwuma community, amidst a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba in Bomadi and Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. In the video, the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, attributes the violence to a land dispute between the two communities and criticizes government and leaders for failing to facilitate a peaceful resolution. “This is the last video I will make over the fight between Okuama community and Okoloba community.” “The Ijaw people from Okuama community used army to carry three people from…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, surprised many as he paid a visit to the national secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abuja on Wednesday. El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), actively participated in the 2023 elections, which saw SDP as one of the competing parties. El-Rufai, who was previously expected to secure a ministerial appointment in President Bola Tinubu’s government, faced a setback when he was dropped last minute due to the Senate’s failure to clear him over alleged security concerns. Following this, he took a hiatus from politics, spending time abroad…
In a stunning twist, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the nation’s largest financial institution, grappled with a major system malfunction on the morning of March 16, 2024, sending shockwaves through the digital banking sector. The disruption, which unfolded over the weekend, resulted in a temporary halt of digital financial services across the industry, triggering widespread customer anxiety. An unexpected surge in transactions overnight on Friday overwhelmed CBE’s digital platforms, allowing unauthorized withdrawals and transfers. While industry sources reported approximately 66,000 customers conducting around 25,000 transactions totaling nearly 2.4 billion Br, CBE executives have yet to confirm these figures. The…
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has voiced disagreement with the Federal Government’s recent release of a list linking individuals and entities to terrorism financing in Nigeria. GOVIMA reported that the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit disclosed the identities of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms allegedly involved in terrorism financing. Among those named was Gumi’s associate and Kaduna-based publisher, Tukur Mamu, who is currently facing trial for allegedly aiding terrorists responsible for the Abuja-Kaduna train attack in March 2022. Gumi took to Twitter spaces organized by Daily Trust to express his objections,…
“All the actions that have been taken have been within the framework of the law and rules,” Senegal’s presiden Macky Sall told the BBC. In an interview unveiled by the British broadcaster on Wednesday (Mar. 20), Sall rejected responsibility for the crisis that erupted in Senegal in the wake of his historic decision to postpone elections. “No legal or judicial institution has questioned or cast any doubt on the sincerity of actions that were taken”, he claimed. On the eve of the launch of the presidential eletion campaign (Feb. 03), Macky Sall announced he had signed a decree repealing the law that…
The naira rebounded against the United States dollar on Wednesday at the official and parallel markets, with the local currency recording a significant gain against the greenback at the black market. This came as the Central Bank of Nigeria announced the final settlements of all valid foreign exchange backlogs, fulfilling a key pledge of the apex bank governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to process an inherited backlog of $7bn in claims. The Acting CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, recalled the central bank had recently cleared $1.5bn from the backlogs. On Wednesday,…
The National Broadcasting Commission has granted Three Tees Entertainment Limited the licence to operate a dedicated children’s television station. Led by former ThisDay Newspapers editorial member, Idowu Sowunmi, the station is poised to become a cornerstone in catering to the entertainment and educational needs of Nigeria’s burgeoning population of children. Set to be headquartered in Lagos, the station aims to offer a diverse array of programming, including locally-produced content alongside international favourites such as cartoons, educational programmes, and live-action series. Chairman and chief promoter of Three Tees Entertainment Limited, Sowunmi, expressed an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, age-appropriate content that…
In response to the alarming statistic of 20 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, the Senate has called upon the judiciary across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to take immediate action towards establishing mobile courts for the enforcement of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act. During a plenary session on Wednesday, the Senate emphasised the necessity for targeted intervention programmes at all governmental levels to combat the various factors hindering free access to quality education, notably multidimensional poverty and insecurity. Furthermore, the Senate mandated its Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of…
The Ekiti State Government has commenced the rigorous enforcement of the Prohibition of Cattle and Other Ruminants Grazing Law, 2016. This announcement was made by Rtd. Brigadier General Ebenezer Ogundana, chairman of the Farmers/Herders Peace Committee in Ekiti State, during a public address on Wednesday. Ogundana stressed the government’s unwavering commitment to penalize any individuals found violating the law. The primary objective behind this initiative is to mitigate threats to security and prevent extensive damage to agricultural lands within the state. He underscored the critical importance of resolving issues between farmers and herders, warning of potential food crises if left…
Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) under the leadership of Governor Hyacinth Alia has put an end to the longstanding issue of teachers’ salaries being deducted in the state. The board has initiated the automation of payment for teachers’ salaries, marking a significant step towards ensuring timely and full compensation for educators. During a recent briefing at the board headquarters in Makurdi, Commissioner Prince Andy Uwouku affirmed this development, stating that the practice of arbitrarily deducting teachers’ salaries without valid reasons will no longer persist under the current administration. He emphasised that efforts have been made to streamline the…
The House of Representatives passed a bill titled the ‘Widowhood Leave Bill, 2023 (hb.401)’ for its second reading, aiming to implement Widowhood Leave in Nigeria. Sponsored by Hon. Said Musa Abdullahi from the Bida/gbako/Katcha federal constituency of Niger State, the bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by widows and widowers. Abdullahi highlighted the importance of providing time and space for grieving, counseling, and adjustment to new realities for widows and widowers. He emphasized that such support could significantly contribute to their emotional healing and overall resilience, enabling them to focus on caring for their families and fulfilling cultural…