Arrests Made as 16 Persons Defraud Interswitch Of N3.9bn

A leading African digital commerce platform, Interswitch Limited has been defrauded of the sum of N3.9bn by 16 persons. However, the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre has so far recovered the sum of N3.9bn cash and properties from the suspects, with efforts ongoing to recover more. At a joint press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Department of State Services’ spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said the center made the arrest and recovery following a...

Over 30 Protesters Arrested for Flying Russian Flags

One Ahmed Tailor has been arrested for mass producing Russian flags that are being used by some protesters in Kano and some states in the North. As at the time of filing in the report, the Nigeria Police Force said on Monday that no fewer than 30 protesters flying the flags have been arrested and taken into custody. Protesters wielding Russian flags were seen marching the streets in major Nigerian cities including Kano, Kaduna, and...

Olympics: Okezie Out, Nathaniel qualifies for 400m Hurdles Semifinals

Nigerian talented hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel has secured the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.38 seconds. Nathaniel’s qualification sets the stage for a potential medal run. But, his compatriot Chidi Okezie, had failed to progress to the semifinals of the 400m after finishing fifth in the repechage. Also, in the women’s 400m, Nigeria’s Ella Onojuvwevwo will also have to compete in...

PSN Will Push For Reduction Of Pharmaceuticals in Nigeria

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, said it will take measures to ensure the reduction of prices of drugs and other medical devices in Nigeria. Prof. Cyril Usifoh, PSN President, who disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital after the National Council meeting on Monday, noted that President Bola Tinubu’s recent order on Zero Tariffs for pharmaceutical raw materials, equipment, and other essentials will bring down the prices of medicines. He said the association has...

Protest: over 600 arraigned in Kano for vandalizing public facilities

No fewer than 632 suspects have been arraigned in Kano for vandalizing public facilities and looting as the ongoing #EndBadGovernment protest continues in the state. Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, spokesman for the state governor who confirmed the arraignment of the suspects in a statement on Monday, explained that the 632 arraigned suspects were arrested for destroying public assets in parts of the city. He added that those found guilty of vandalism would face the full wrath...

Protesters Flying Russian Flag Committed Treason Offence – CDS

Some protesters in the ongoing nationwide protest #EndBadGoverment have been waving Russian flags during procession in some cities particularly in the Northern part of the country. Reacting to the development, Chief of Defence Staff,  General Christopher Mustapha says those flying Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. General Mustapha who spoke after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Abuja, vowed that the law would catch up with them....

Kaduna State Imposes 24 Hour Curfew On Kaduna, Zaria Metropolitan Cities

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has imposed 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities, following a review of the security situation in the State. This is contained in a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State today 5th August 2024. According to the statement sufficient evidence have clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting...

Plateau State Gov’t Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Metropolitan LGAs

Some protesters on Sunday in Jos, Plateau State who marched along Bauchi Road have warned business owners to either support the demonstration by closing their shops today (Monday) or face potential damage to their properties. The protesters who issued the warning criticized President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast, arguing that it failed to address the nation’s pressing issues. To protect the lives and properties and forestall any breakdown of law and order, the Plateau State Government...

NGO Advocates Implementation Of Paid Maternity Leave

Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative, J4PD, a Bauchi-based Civil Society Organization has advocated the accelerated implementation of six months of paid maternity leave for working mothers that would enable them to concentrate on exclusive breastfeeding for their new babies. Bashir Hassan Abubakar, J4PD’s Knowledge Management and Communication Advisor in a statement on the occasion of 2024 World Breastfeeding Week says accelerated implementation of the six months of paid maternity leave for Nursing mothers...

Yobe State Gov’t Relaxes Curfew Impose On Three Towns

Following improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns, the Yobe State government has announced the relaxation of the curfew imposed on the affected towns. Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters in a statement said the curfew imposed on Potiskum, Nguru and Gashua is now from 12:00 noon to 5 p.m. Abdulsalam charged people in the affected towns to undertake their lawful activities...

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