The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should devise methods of reorienting arrested, educated online fraudsters, better known as Yahoo Boys, to become information technology specialists. This is according to a cyber-security specialist, Mr. Chidiebere Ihediwa, who believes this strategy…
‘Take a bow and go,’ Rivers Assembly orders commissioner-nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday ordered the nine commissioners who resigned their positions last to ‘take a bow and go.’ The parliament, led by Rt Hon. Martin Amaewhule invited the commissioner-nominees for screening on Monday as part…
BRT driver accused of raping, killing fashion designer to file no-case submission
Mr. Abayomi Omotubora, counsel to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, charged with the rape and murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, has requested more time to file his no-case submission. Ominnikoron is facing a five-count charge bordering…
Governor Kefas has renewed hope for a better Taraba – Reverend
Former National President of Mbamnga Cultural Development Association (MCDA) Rev Eric Juyoh declared on Wednesday that the Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has brought renewal of hope of the ordinary people for a better and stable Taraba. Juyoh, who…
Ogun soldier died of accidental discharge – Army spokesman
The Nigerian Army 81 Division, on Wednesday, denied that its operative, Boyi ThankGod, attached to 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, shot himself dead but rather died of negligence, having mishandled his firearms. ThankGod was said to be on…
After over 40 years in darkness, Adafila in Oyo enjoys 24-hr power supply
After 40 years in utter darkness, residents of Adafila in the Oriire Local Government area of Oyo State are now enjoying 24-hour uninterrupted power supply. The stable power supply has led to the migration of people from surrounding towns and…
Kogi man ends 200-hour ironing marathon at 142 hours
A man, Dauda Abdulfatai, who initiated a 200-hour ironing marathon to surpass Gareth Sander’s Guinness World Record of 100 hours, unexpectedly terminated his attempt after exceeding 142 hours of continuous ironing. The decision was influenced by medical concerns and feedback…
Fish out killers of 17 youths in Kaduna, Fulani leaders tells CDS
The leaders of the Fulani community in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State and the Northern Consensus Movement have called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to probe the alleged arrest and killing of 17…
People in unserved, underserved communities to get electricity soon – Minister
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has vowed that the Federal Government will provide electricity to unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria. The minister made this statement on Monday during the project inspection and impact assessment of the 90KW…
Worsening poverty, hunger escalating kidnapping, insecurity – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed the escalating kidnappings and insecurity in the country on what he described as worsening poverty and hunger in the land. On January 5, gunmen abducted six young girls in the Bwari Area Council…