Violent Driver on the Run After Setting LASTMA Officer and Bus on Fire

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaViolent Driver on the Run After Setting LASTMA Officer and Bus on Fire

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2024

 A commercial driver is on the run after a violent incident in which he set a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officer on fire in the Mile 2 area of Lagos on Tuesday. According to LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq, the incident unfolded when the driver, behind the wheel of a Volkswagen T4 commercial bus with licence plate LSD 355 CK, was accosted by officers for violating traffic regulations. As the officers attempted to arrest...

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Chevron Pushes Forward with New Oil Exploration Amid Production Decline

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChevron Pushes Forward with New Oil Exploration Amid Production Decline

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2024

Chevron Corporation has expanded its exploration activities in Africa, focusing on key oil-producing nations, including Nigeria and Angola, despite a downturn in production. Liz Schwarze, Chevron’s Vice President of Global Exploration, highlighted the untapped potential in West Africa, describing it as “such a hydrocarbon rich part of the world and relatively under-explored compared to other jurisdictions.” While other oil majors have exited, Chevron has committed to acquiring multiple blocks. In Nigeria, Chevron made significant strides...

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New Education Minister Alausa Reverses 18-Year University Entry Age

EducationNewsNigeriaNew Education Minister Alausa Reverses 18-Year University Entry Age

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the policy on the minimum entry age for university admission, previously set at 18 years. The policy, introduced by the former Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, had sparked public outcry. Addressing journalists on Tuesday upon assuming office, Dr Alausa stated that the 18-year age policy was counterproductive to the federal government’s efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children. He affirmed that the 16-year...

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Tinubu Orders Immediate Release of Minors Arrested Over Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Orders Immediate Release of Minors Arrested Over Protests

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 4, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests, according to the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris. The announcement was made during a press briefing at the State House on Monday, where Idris revealed that the President had instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to implement the directive. “President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all the minors currently facing...

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Accountant General’s Office Shuts Down IPPIS for Tertiary Institutions

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAccountant General’s Office Shuts Down IPPIS for Tertiary Institutions

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 4, 2024

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, has confirmed the deactivation of the integrated personnel and payroll information system, IPPIS, for federal tertiary institutions, FTIs. This development follows the federal government’s decision to exclude these institutions from the IPPIS platform. The Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, disclosed this in an interview with The Nation. Mokwa stated, “It was only natural for the IPPIS platform for FTIs...

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Ex-Delta Governor Okowa Arrested for Alleged Diversion of Oil Derivation Funds

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEx-Delta Governor Okowa Arrested for Alleged Diversion of Oil Derivation Funds

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 4, 2024

…Investigation into Multi-Billion Naira Investments Launched The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, for alleged misappropriation of public funds totalling N1.3 trillion from the 13 per cent oil derivation fund. The arrest happened on Monday, 4 November 2024. Okowa, who served as the vice-presidential candidate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, was detained at the EFCC’s...

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130 Suspects Nabbed in Abuja for High-Level Cyber-crimes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria130 Suspects Nabbed in Abuja for High-Level Cyber-crimes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 3, 2024

…IGP Orders In-Depth Investigation The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerian citizens, in connection with high-level cyber-crimes and hacking activities that pose potential threats to national security. The suspects, 87 males and 26 females primarily from China and Malaysia, were apprehended during a coordinated raid on a building located in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja. The operation took place on Saturday, 2nd November...

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Obi: “If You Got an Alert from Prayer, You’ve Stolen Someone’s Money”

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObi: “If You Got an Alert from Prayer, You’ve Stolen Someone’s Money”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 3, 2024

The former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed strong views regarding financial prosperity linked to prayer, stating that individuals claiming to receive credit alerts solely through prayer should be investigated for potential theft. In an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, a clip of which was released on Sunday, Mr Obi underscored the importance of diligence and productivity, emphasising that divine blessings are reserved for those who actively work. “God can bless...

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Real Love or Craze for Green Card? Nigerian Men and Elderly American Brides

LifestyleNewsNigeriaReal Love or Craze for Green Card? Nigerian Men and Elderly American Brides

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 3, 20241

Young Nigerian men in their 20s or 30s are increasingly marrying elderly American women, with age gaps of 30 years or more—a trend that is raising eyebrows on social media. Viral wedding videos and affectionate posts showcase these couples celebrating their unions, many of which are formalised at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos, a popular marriage registry in Nigeria. While some applaud these relationships as unconventional love stories that transcend age and cultural boundaries, others...

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UNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

EducationHealthNewsNigeriaUNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 1, 2024

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, has gained international recognition following a groundbreaking discovery in kidney disease research led by Prof. Ifeoma Ulasi, a prominent nephrologist at the institution. The research, conducted in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various national and international collaborators, including Ghanaian researchers, has identified a genetic link that could enable targeted treatment and early intervention for kidney disease patients. The study found that nearly one-third...

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