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 Hoodlums disrupt rerun election in Enugu Hoodlums on Wednesday disrupted the Enugu rerun election for Enugu South 1 State Constituency, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed. INEC said this in a short note on its verified X social media handle on Wednesday. “Report from our Enugu State office indicates that hoodlums have disrupted the electoral process in the state constituency. “Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but election materials were destroyed, and voters were obstructed from casting their votes. “Our officials have been safely evacuated with assistance from security agencies. “In contrast, the supplementary election in the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State is unfolding peacefully across three local government areas,” it added.

 EFCC Arrests 14 FUTA Undergraduates, 19 Others for Suspected Internet Fraud Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested fourteen undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology,  Akure, Ondo State.   They were arrested alongside nineteen( 19) others in the early hours of Wednesday,  February 14,  2024 for suspected internet crimes. The suspects were arrested at different residential locations within Akure metropolis following  intelligence  on their alleged nefarious activities. Specifically, the sting operation that yielded their arrest was a response to strident calls to the EFCC by neighbours and parents around the locations, to save their children from being lured into internet-related activities by the suspects. Items recovered at the point of arrest include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motor bike. The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are...

 Court Jails 15 for Internet Fraud in Ibadan Justices Olusola Adetujoye, O.A. Lajide and S.O. Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan have convicted and sentenced 15 internet fraudsters to various jail terms.  They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, between January 22 and February 5, 2024.  One of the convicts,  Adebola Sherrif was docked and convicted  on five-count charges. The other convicts are: Adebayo Ifeoluwa Timilehin, Philip Daniel, Ifemadi Haruna Segun, Okeola Olajide James Bolanle, Akinjisola Ayodeji Francis, Giwa Usman Dolapo, Olorunsola Sodiq Babatunde, Fatolu Moses Opeyemi, Bashiru Sodiq Omobolaji, Omowaye Oluwatosin Olamilekan, Badmus Yusuf Omobolaji, Lateef Ramon Olamilekan, Idowu Michael Oluwasegun and Okunola Samuel Olalekan. One of the charges reads: “That you, Okunola Samuel Olalekan on or about...

 TROOPS  BURST ANOTHER RIFLE FABRICATION FACTORY IN PLATEAU, RECOVER CACHE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION In it's determination to clear troubled regions of Plateau State from criminal activities, Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN under HAKORIN DAMISA IV during a clearance operations on rugged mountainous terrain discovered an isolated structure which turned out to be a weapons fabrication factory situated on a high ground in Pakachi Village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. During the operation, a significant number of illicit firearms and related equipment were recovered and one suspect apprehended. The operation resulted in the arrest of Mr. Tapshak Plangji, a 25-year-old male, suspected to be involved in the illegal activities at the factory. The alleged owner of the facility, Mr. Nuhu Meshack, is currently at large and efforts are underway to bring him to justice. Items recovered from the facility include: - 5  AK 47 Rifles - 4 AK 47 Magazines - 11 Rounds of 7.62mm...

 This changed how I feel about ants being "cute".  For the first time ever in history, the 'clear photograph' of an ant is released and that's how it looks - the very same insect roaming inside your house, garden and everywhere! The close-up portrait of an ant was clicked by photographer Eugenijus Kavaliauskas and he won a prize for the capture at 2022 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition that was magnified five times under a microscope!

Shehu Sani Asks FIFA To Probe Alleged Charm Worn By Ivory Coast Goalkeeper During AFCON 2023 Match Former senator and social activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to investigate the allegation of usage of "juju" (charm) by the goalkeeper of the Ivory Coast national team, Yahia Fofana in the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON). “FIFA should investigate the alleged use of Juju by the Ivory Coast Goalkeeper as circulated in the images and take measures. If FIFA failed to do so, next time we should go with the crew of our native Doctors,” the Senator wrote on X. A video that has been circulating on social media shows something allegedly fetish around the Ivorian goalkeeper, Yahia Fofana’s waist while playing in one of the matches. The black material around his waist, secured with a white rope, was visible at the back of the goalkeeper, SaharaReporters had reported how Nigeria’s national football team, Super Eagles w...

 MINISTRY INAUGURATES SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO CURB STREET BEGGING To sustain the momentum in eradicating street begging, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has established a Special Task Force.  This Task Force comprises representatives of various government bodies, including the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Youth, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency, Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, Lagos State Task Force, and the Nigeria Police Force. The inauguration took place today in Alausa, with Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, appointed as Chairman. In his remark, Mr. Ogunlende noted that the Special Task Force became necessary due to the insufficient results from previous efforts, such as stakeholder meetings with Arewa Community Chiefs and sensitisation programmes. He emphasised the present administration's commitment to enhancing the social safety net...

 SANWO-OLU TO UNITED KINGDOM: CONSIDER LAGOS AS DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR INVESTMENTS •We will work with Nigeria to reduce barriers to trade – Badenoch   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, implored foreign investors, particularly the business community in the United Kingdom to consider Lagos as a destination of choice for their investments. He said his administration will continue to make Lagos a destination of choice by ensuring a friendly business environment for investors. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt. Hon. Kemi Badenoch, at Lagos House, Marina. The Governor also stressed the need for improved trading activities to improve Nigeria's economy, saying "Let us consume what we grow and grow what we consume to reduce our dependence on foreign currency." He said: "For us, we see a whole lot of opportunities that Lagos can be for our country while ...

 Nigeria Olympic Committee NOC Visits Tania, Appreciates Nonye Soludo For Timely Intervention  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu The Anambra State Women and Social Welfare, honourable Ify Obinabo has received members of the Nigeria Olympic Committee in her office in Awka. The team led by the Prof. Florence Adeyoju, Chairman NOC Women Commission during their visit appreciated the state government for their prompt response towards Rehabilitating the Nigeria ex champion Tania Okpala and thanked the wife of the governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo specially for her kindness and motherly care towards the vulnerable.  They further noted that part of their visit is to give moral support to the ex champion and encourage her not to relent on this journey of rehabilitation.  Responding, Hon Obinabo who recieved them on behalf of the first lady of Anambra State thanked the team for their support and reminded them that it was the wife of the governor that took it upon herself to see that Tania reco...

 UK Partner Nigeria To Boost Trade, Investment                     The UK has signed an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership ETIP with Nigeria to boost trade and investment between the two countries and unlock new opportunities for UK and Nigerian businesses.  UK Secretary of State Kemi Badenoch signed the ETIP alongside her Nigerian counterpart Nigerian Trade Minister Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite in Abuja.  A statement by the British High Commission in Abuja explains that the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership ETIP is the first the UK signed with an African country and is designed to grow the UK and Nigeria’s already thriving trading relationship, which totalled 7 billion pounds.  It states that the arrangement will pave the way for opportunities in sectors crucial to both economies such as finance and legal services as well as foster new collaborations in innovative areas like the creative industry....