Federal Court Orders Forfeiture Of $16,500, N127m

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Court Orders Forfeiture Of $16,500, N127m

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 10, 2024

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of $16,500 and N127m, which were fraudulently diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The presiding Judge, Justice Kehinde Ogundare had on May 23, 2024, ordered the interim forfeiture of the funds to the federal government of Nigeria following a motion ex parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Counsel to EFCC, Suleiman...

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Ekiti: Oyebanji Launches N1Bn Loan for Businesswomen

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEkiti: Oyebanji Launches N1Bn Loan for Businesswomen

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 10, 2024

…Warns, Facility Not National Cake Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has launched Government (EKSG)/Access Bank’s N1 billion Loan Initiative for female business owners, and has warned that it shouldn’t be perceived as a share of the “National Cake”. The Governor stated that the soft loan initiative was targeted at stimulating the economy and to fully involve women in the evolving development process. He noted that the soft loan initiative was specifically designed to empower the women,...

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Houston Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl

NewsHouston Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 10, 2024

Torrential winds and heavy rainfall hit Houston, Texas, United States on Monday morning, causing widespread destruction and loss of lives. The strong storm, known as Hurricane Beryl, reached the Texas coast after travelling over the ocean, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall with it of up to 130 kilometres per hour, causing widespread destruction and chaos in its wake. According to reports, at least four people have lost their lives as a result of the...

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Kwara State University Expels 175 Students For Possession Of Firearm, Others

EducationNewsNigeriaKwara State University Expels 175 Students For Possession Of Firearm, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 10, 2024

By Hassan Umar Shallpella The Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offences ranging from examination malpractices, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and illegal possession of a firearm, among others. The expulsion was contained in a statement signed by t The institution’s acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu in a statement made available to Newsmen said the expelled students were penalized for the...

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Federal Government Suspends, Tariffs, Taxes On Imported Food Items

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaFederal Government Suspends, Tariffs, Taxes On Imported Food Items

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 10, 2024

In its effort to achieve food security and economic stability in the country, the Federal Government has suspended duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security who announced this at a press briefing held at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday, said the move is part of the Presidential Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan aimed at achieving food security...

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Tinubu Wins Second Term as ECOWAS Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Wins Second Term as ECOWAS Chairman

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 7, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has re-elected President Bola Tinubu as its Chairman with a unanimous vote. Tinubu, who has been a key figure in West African politics, will serve another one-year term as Chairman of the regional body at the expiration of his first tenure on 9th July 2024. He was unanimously re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in Abuja,...

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Tinubu Reelected ECOWAS Chairman, Calls For Commitment

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Reelected ECOWAS Chairman, Calls For Commitment

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 7, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has re-elected President Bola Tinubu as the chairman of the regional body for a second term. Tinubu who was reelected during the 65th session of ECOWAS Heads of State Summit in Abuja charged the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards the establishment and sustenance of a regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. While speaking during the opening...

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Windstorm Affects Over 9000 Households In Adamawa-NEMA

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWindstorm Affects Over 9000 Households In Adamawa-NEMA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2024

The devastating windstorm in 2024 has affected not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)said on Saturday, urging residents who reside in the flood front areas to relocate to safer places or higher ground for their safety. Mr Ladan Ayuba, NEMA Head of Operations in Adamawa who disclosed this in an interview in Yola said the agency had conducted an assessment of the affected Local Government Areas to include; Jada,...

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Why Zoning may not Matter in Anambra’s next Governorship Election

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsWhy Zoning may not Matter in Anambra’s next Governorship Election

PilotnewsJuly 5, 2024

“Any aspirant given a party ticket to stand for an election will run for that election.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election has remained in the front burner. With more than a year before the election, conversations around who becomes the next governor of Anambra State or if the incumbent will continue has intensified. A major part of this debate is the question of zoning. The clamour for zoning must first be seen,...

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Police Recovers 3-month-old Baby Abandoned In Front of School in Anambra

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Recovers 3-month-old Baby Abandoned In Front of School in Anambra

PilotnewsJuly 5, 2024

Police in Anambra State have recovered a three months old baby dumped in front of a secondary school. It is not certain if the baby was dumped there by its parents, but a good citizen who discovered the boy in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College handed it over to the police. Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press release, called on anyone who knows the parents of the baby to...

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