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2023: Ensure politicians play by rules, Abiodun charges police ...vows administration will deal ruthlessly with acts of thuggery, hooliganism   Towards ensuring peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election in th country, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has called on the police authority to engage politicians in the country on the need to play by the rules. Abiodun who made this call at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, venue of a conference for senior police officers in the state, with the theme, "Creating the Enabling Environment for a Free, Fair and Credible 2023 General Elections in Ogun State", equally emphasized that politicians need to desist from hate speeches capable of heating up the political temperature of the state. The governor, however, vowed that his administration would deal ruthlessly with any act of thuggery capable of causing insecurity in the state. He disclosed that he had instructed the police in the state and the Departmen

EFCC Arrests Suspected Yahoo Boy in Makurdi The Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Abur David Aondowase in Makurdi, Benue State. He was arrested on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at his hideout in Makurdi, Benue State. Items recovered from the suspect include two laptops, an iPhone, different ATM cards and one Lexus ES 350 car. The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.  

EFCC Busts ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’ Hideouts, Arrests 18 in Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, November 18, 2022 arrested eighteen suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Ilorin, Kwara State. They are Adeleye Ayodeji, Muhammed Ayub, Odelade Samuel, Sodiq Olanrewaju, Ola Francis, Adeniyi Damilare, Olalekan Samad, Tunde Ayodele, Zubair Buhari and Oladosu Naheem. Others are Olowokere Jamiu, Lawal Usman, Jamiu Abdulrasaq, Lawal Ahmed, Opeyemi Samuel, Alarape Ahmed, Kolawole Daniel and Ganiyu Taofeek. The suspects were smoked out of their hideouts at different locations following credible intelligence on their fraudulent activities in Ilorin and its environs. Specifically, they were arrested at Sobi, Akerebiata and Las Vegas Estate, Asa Dam, Ilorin. The suspects, who are mostly in their early twenties, include six students of tertiary institutions in the State, a footballer, Fashion Designer, Bitcoin Dealer

Grass Cutting Scam: EFCC to Appeal Dismissal of Case Against Babachir Lawal, Others The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is to appeal the ruling of Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital. Territory High Court Abuja, which today dismissed the 10-count charge of corruption brought against a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal. Lawal, his younger brother, Hamidu David Lawal, Suleiman Abubakar and Apeh John Monday are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside two companies, Rholavision Engineering (fifth defendant) and Josmon Technologies (sixth defendant) on amended 10-count charge, bordering on fraud, diversion of funds and criminal conspiracy to the tune of over N544million. Ruling on the no case submission made by the defendants today, Justice Agbaza held that the Commission which presented 11 witnesses in the course of the trial, failed to establish the ingredients of the alleged offenc

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Naira redesign: Squeeze, spray notes, face wrath of law — CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has reemphasised the need for Nigerians to handle the new naira notes with dignity as strict consequences await those mishandling the currency. Speaking at a sensitisation, enlightenment and bank fair programme held in Osogbo, Osun state on Thursday, ahead of the introduction of the redesign notes, the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mr, Osita Nwanisobi, said the naira is a symbol of national pride and must be handle with care. Represented by Akpama Uket, he said there are damning consequences for those who handle the Naira without dignity.According to him, “The Naira remains a symbol of our national pride which must be treated with utmost dignity. I, therefore urged you not to spray, squeeze, or counterfeit the Naira, as default goes with serious consequences. “As you all may be aware, the Central Bank of Nigeria, riding on international best practice and Section 2 (b) of the CBN Act

Buhari sacks NYSC DG 6 months after appointment Less than six months after assuming office as the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate removal of Brigadier-General Muhammad Kukah Fadah, from office as the Scheme’s DG. Although reasons have not been provided (at press time) by the presidency for the sacking of Gen. Fadah, credible sources in the Villa told PRNigeria that the NYSC boss’ removal is not unconnected with the fact that Fadah has exhibited ‘glaring incompetence’ in the 6 months he has piloted the affairs of NYSC. Meanwhile, PRNigeria gathered that the ousted NYSC Director General has been asked to hand over to the most senior civil servant in the organisation, who is to act as DG in the interim.   

RSG secures injuction restraining PH Spar from holding Black Friday sales from 18-27th Nov Rivers State government has secured an interim order of injunction restraining Spar Market, the occupier of Port Harcourt Mall from going ahead to carry out the proposed Black Friday Sales scheduled from 18th of November to 27th of November, 2022. According to suit by Attorney General of Rivers State against Spar Market, the occupier of Port Harcourt Mall, the Spar, it’s agent, servant and or Privies are restrained from conducting or holding the Spar Black Friday Sales scheduled to told from 18th to 27th of November, 2022 pending the determination of the suit. Trial Chief Magistrate Grade one, A.O AMADI-NNA also granted an interim order restraining the Spar Market, it’s agent servant and or Privies from further obstructing Rivers State commissioner for Environment and his staffs from assessing the Spar facilities before, during and after the scheduled Spar Black Friday event. According to the ord

ON INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY, PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES MEN TO SHOW GOOD EXAMPLE IN FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS BY ADHERING TO GUIDELINES   President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with men, particularly in Nigeria, as the world celebrates another International Men's Day (IMD), which thoughtfully places the spotlight on health issues, modelling and leadership roles, sacrifices and other multi-layered responsibilities of men, which include respect for women. The President reiterates the pivotal role of men in ensuring a safe, peaceful and progressive environment, given their visible positions in families, governments, communities, and leadership in religious, traditional and political institutions.   While recognizing the strong, influential and significant position of women in building the nation over the years, with evidence in their rising profiles, the President specially urges men to be guided in protecting and promoting democracy in Nigeria, by ensuring full participation in the

PRESS RELEASE POLICE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY OPERATIONS DIGITALIZED  Complaints Received on 24-hour Complaints Line; Spurious Published Allegations Untrue The Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose Society Ltd., in a quest to dispense with the old-fashioned approach of physical and manual collection of funds and to ensure that Co-operators have quick access to their funds, has introduced an automated platform for Co-operators to carry out seamless transactions on their accounts. The Management of the Cooperative, understanding the importance of boosting and reinforcing access to information by Co-operators and bridging the gap between the Management of the society and the members of the Society, has introduced a 24-hour customer call centre for prompt response to complaints. The Cooperative Society under the watch of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bello Makwashi, has operated an open policy in line with the mandate of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+)

Bagos Calls Governor Simon Lalong To Cut short the Presidential Campaign Tour and Provide Security Response to Bokkos and Other Parts Of Plateau State. 17th November 2022. The Honourable Member, representing Jos South/ Jos East federal constituency, Rep. Dachung Bagos has called upon the government of Plateau state and Nigeria to rise and put a stop to the inhumane act happening on the Plateau.  The Honourable member called on Plateau people to rise, unite and triumph over the work of evil, he said while commiserating with the family of the victims in Bokkos local government area over the evil attack on the Maikatako community where 9 persons lost their lives and properties were burnt. Without mincing words, Hon. Bagos made a call on Plateau citizens to be weary of attacks against Plateau. Hence, we must stand firm to defend our dear State.  He further called on Governor Lalong to cease every form of campaign and come home, without the people secured, no one will be left to vote.  Bago

LASURA SET TO BUILD THIRTEEN-FLOOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX The Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) is set to build an ultramodern 13-floor office complex that is befitting an urban renewal institution. The General Manager of the LASURA, Ms. Ajibike Shomade disclosed this during the working visit of the State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins to the Agency, recently. She stated that there is an ongoing plan to redevelop the whole of the Agency's complex into an iconic twin-tower edifice of 13 floors which will serve as the Corporate Headquarters for LASURA. Shomade explained that the construction of the iconic structure will ensure the efficient operations of the Agency, stressing that LASURA, would still run its affairs from its temporary office, pending the completion of the edifice.  Her words: “The planned redevelopment of the LASURA Corporate Headquarters, which will occupy 20,000 square metres, will birth a twin-

Woman Tortures Her Househelp To Death. An 11 year old girl, identified as Margaret Joshua has died as a result of alleged physical abuse by her guardian, Mrs. Nneamaka Nwachukwu, a Microbiologist who works in one of the Research Institutes in Vom, Jos South local government area of Plateau State. The 11 year old victim who hail from Kebbi State, was came to live with Mrs Nneamaka Nwachukwu after insecurity forced her and her parents out of thier community in kwara state. Mrs Nwachukwu, a mother of two did not enroll the victim in any school for over one year that the girl had spent with her,  Neighbors allege that Mrs Nwachukwu indulged in the daily beating of the girl until she finally died as the result of the assault.  A concerned neighbor told police that after a recent beating, the girl was forced to sit in a container with hot water which burnt her buttocks and she died in the hospital on Monday, November 14. The Plateau State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission,

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