Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Friday, September 8, 2023, arrested 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were apprehended as part of a sting operation based on credible intelligence regarding their illicit activities in the region. Items seized from the suspects include eight high-end vehicles, including two …

An Islamic scholar, Mallam Magaji Umar, has called on well- to- do individuals and politicians in the society to support the vulnerable, orphans and widows to live better life, considering the economic hardship being faced in the country. He made the call in an interview with journalists in Zaria, Wednesday. Mallam Umar said the current economic hardship being faced by the …

Leading Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has said its operations into the Togolese capital will ease the hitherto difficulties passengers go through while connecting flights within the West Africa sub-region. Speaking during the launch of the flight into Lome, the airline Safety Manager, Capt. Godfrey Ogbogu disclosed that the latest route increased Air Peace regional routes to eight in less than …

Some prevalent social forces are in a dramatic action. We are all playing different characters in a socioeconomic and political theater so that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can decode the right message as he approaches 100 days on the throne. In the context of unfolding governance, the verdict of 100 days in office determines the perceived quality and direction of …

President Bola Tinubu has made new five appointments of Chief Executives for some of the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, on Wednesday. Those appointed are Aminu Maida, who had been the Executive Director of technology and operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), now appointed the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC)/CEO of the Nigerian …

Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in Prison Settings through Sports have advocated an improved systemic sporting approach in the rehabilitation and reintegration process in the Nigeria Correctional Service. Speaking during the consultative workshop, organised by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) between October 10 and 11, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, both the resource …

The chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Osita Ngwu, has urged global investors to take advantage of the extant favourable regulations governing the Nigerian solid minerals sector and invest in the sector for economic growth. According to the lawmaker, mining investors enjoy Nigeria’s friendly investment climate backed by legislations that safeguard local and foreign direct investments. The Senate Committee …

The ugly development in Niger, indicates a dangerous resurgence of military incursion in African politics, which is not good for the development of the continent. Again, Africa is in the news. And for the wrong reasons! While other continents are deepening and consolidating on the gains of democracy, Africa is retreating to the days of the military jackboots. In the …

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has been designated as the University of lbadan at 75 Ambassador for her hardwork, integrity, commitment and visionary leadership of the federal civil service. The Head of Service was honoured Friday in Abuja by a delegation from the university led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale. She was …

President Tinubu and Mele Kyari “The value of an idea lies in the using of it.” – Thomas Edison On September 5, 2023, President Bola Tinubu arrived in New Delhi, the capital of India, for a six-day official visit, during which he will attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit among other engagements. The President met with Indian business representatives as part …