Angela Williams

Nigerians appreciate soldiers’ efforts to protect us from external aggression  – Ajadi 

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has lauded the Nigerian soldiers for their unwavering dedication and hard work in protecting the country’s territory. Speaking with journalists, Tuesday at the celebration of over 60 soldiers promoted from private ranks to Warrant Officers at the 174 Battalion of the Nigeria Army at …

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S3x Toy Scandal: A-Court Awards N50m Damages Against Senator Abbo

Senator Elisha Abbo A High Court of Federal Capital Territory had ordered the lawmaker who represented Adamawa North, to pay damages over the incident that occurred in 2019. Dissatisfied with the verdict, Senator Abbo approached the appellate court to set aside the judgement. However, the appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel led by Justice Jamilu Tukur, …

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Former CBN gov, Emefiele, to be freed after Attorney-General signs non-prosecutorial plea bargain upon his willingness to return N50bn- Report

Emefiele The embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is set to be released from the detention of the Department of State Services (DSS) after his plea bargain with the President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been concluded, according to a report by SaharaReporters.. The report said that the non-prosecutorial plea bargain for Emefiele was being premised upon the former governor’s …

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Kaduna: Zazzau emirate council dethrones village head

The Zazzau Emirate Council has dismissed the Village Head of Awai in Maigana District, Soba Local Government Area, Malam Iliyasu Abdullahi, with immediate effect for alleged violation of ethics and taking the law into his hands. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary of the Emir of Zazzau, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai. The emirate council, further …

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Equity sustains bullish run, gains N85bn

The Nigerian equity market closed positively on Tuesday, gaining 133.98 basis points as the market remain favourable. The NGX All Share Index advanced by133.98 basis points or 0.20 per cent closing at N70613.60 points compared to previous day gain of 0.40 per cent which closed at 70479.62 points. Market capitalisation of listed equities also appreciated by N85 billion to N38.787 …

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NNPP BoT expels Kwankwaso, dissolves NWC

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expelled the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Sen. Rabiu Kwakwanso. The NNPP BoT also dissolved the Abba Kawu-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the party’s meeting held in Lagos. The communique issued …

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Blue Line Rail commercial operations begin Monday — LAMATA

Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Youth, Mr Jubril Gawat, Director Rail Service, LAMATA, Mr Olasunkanmi Okusaga, Deputy Managin Director, CCECC, Mr Xia Lijun, Managing Director, LAMATA, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, during test running with media for the commencement of the operation in Lagos on Wednesday. The Lagos State Government says it will begin passenger operations on the Blue …

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NCC underscores the role of ICT in fighting financial crimes

Aminu Maida, PhD, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ● As Maida gets inducted into Hall of Fame [Press Release] Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multidisciplinary and …

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Court slams N30bn fines on Kano government over illegal demolition

A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the Kano state government to pay the Incorporated Trustees of Eid Grand Shop Owners N30 billion as compensation for the unlawful demolition of their properties. The huge fine was to cover the unlawful demolition of the shops without following due processes laid down by law. The court ruled that the state government …

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