The Centre for Accountability and Transparency (CAT) has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending the National Co-ordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, Halima Shehu. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr Hassan…
Makinde commutes 4 death sentences to life imprisonment
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the release of 10 inmates in correctional centres in the state and commuted four death sentences to life imprisonment. The State Controller of Correctional Service, Mr Abdulraheen Salami, disclosed this in a…
Police probe alleged OPC assault on lady in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command is probing the alleged assault on a lady, Tope Segun, by suspected members of the Oodua People’s Congress. Tope accused the OPC members of brutalising her in Olodan, the Ijora Badia area of Lagos. She…
I won’t give room to detractors, says Governor Idris
Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has said his administration would continue to focus on executing meaningful developmental projects for the people and would not be distracted by unnecessary criticisms from detractors. He declared his stand yesterday at Government House…
Nigerian arrested in Ghana for $7.5m BEC fraud
A Nigerian man, Olusegun Samson Adejorin, has been arrested and charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorised access to a protected computer related to a $7.5 million scheme. Adejorin allegedly defrauded two charitable organisations by impersonating employees and…
Fake certificates: Over 15,000 students affected by ban – NANS begs FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Benin Republic, has revealed that over 15,000 students in the country have been affected by the recent ban on schools in the country. The NANS President of the Benin Republic, Ugochukwu Favour made…
Nigerian army warns candidates of 86RRI against manipulation, fraud
The Nigerian Army has warned candidates of the ongoing 86 Regular Recruits Intake to desist from manipulation and fraudulent acts that could compromise the process. The warning is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema…
We will go after holders of certificates from degree mills – Education Minister
Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, has said that security operatives will go after holders of certificates from degree mills. The minister was commenting on the Federal Government’s recent directive on degrees from Benin Republic and Togo during an interview on…
Nigerian community mourns 19-year-old student killed by Canadian policemen
Members of the Nigerian Association of Manitoba have mourned the passing of a 19-year-old Nigerian, Afolabi Stephen, who was killed by policemen on December 31, 2023. Though the details of his death are still sketchy, the Winnipeg, Manitoba Police Department,…
NSITF denies rejecting 40% deduction from employers’ contributions
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has clarified that it did not reject the 40 per cent deduction of employer contributions by the ministry of finance. According to the statement issued by the fund’s general-manager, corporate affairs, Nwachukwu Godson…