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  The Lagos Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has disclosed that about 140 cybercriminals were arrested in the zone over a period of three months. He said 38 cybercriminals , including seven girls, were arrested on a particular day during one of the raids in some parts of the state. Speaking on a radio pragramme, Sadiq and the Guru on Lagos Talks 91.3FM, on Monday, December 14, 2020, Bawa further lamented that cybercriminals were not contributing genuinely to the economy of the country. According to him, “ we have carried out series of investigations regarding computer-related fraud. “We have done about nine of such investigations around the Lekki area of Lagos. “ Over a period of three months, we arrested close to 140 cybercriminals. “In one of the raids, we arrested 38, including seven girls, who are “girlfriends” of the suspects. But the girls were immediately released after it was established that they were not abetting or ...

  Justice Bello Duwale of the Sokoto State High Court, sitting in Sokoto on 11 December, 2020, convicted and sentenced three top officials of the Sokoto Medical and Health Workers Union: Ibrahim Dan-Dede, Suleiman Ibrahim and Habibu Musa, to two years imprisonment without an option of fine for obtaining Three Million Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N3,300, 000.00) by false pretence. The convicts were prosecuted by the Sokoto Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,on a two-count charge. Count one reads: “That you Ibrahim Dan-Dede while being the Chairman, Suleiman Ibrahim while being the Secretary and Habibu Musa while being Treasurer of Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Shagari Local Government Area branch of Sokoto State, sometime in August, 2015 in Sokoto, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, with intent to defraud, did obtain 20 units of new Daylong G125 Motorcycles, which each cost the sum of N165,000.00 (One Hundred and Sixt...

  President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Daura, Katsina State, received more briefing on children kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, with an assurance from Governor Aminu Bello Masari of steady progress to bring them out unharmed. “We are making progress and the outlook is positive,’’ the Governor told newsmen after an hour meeting with the President, which started at 2pm. The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of the state, Manir Yakubu, said the kidnappers had made contact and discussions were already on pertaining to safety and return to their homes. Governor Masari also noted that security agencies had located the position of the children. The Governor said the President was fully committed to the rescue of the school children, adding that it was only appropriate to visit the President and give him more details of rescue efforts. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) December 14, 2020.

  SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, AT AN ARABIC LANGUAGE WORKSHOP ON THE OCCASION OF THE UNITED NATION'S COMMEMORATION OF WORLD ARABIC DAY PROTOCOL It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be here today as a Guest of Honour at this workshop, organized in commemoration of the United Nations Arabic Language Day. 2. Today’s event is particularly instructive given the current global interest in the establishment of new diplomatic rapprochement between and among nations and the renewed zeal to combat violent extremism and promote pluralism and multiculturalism. It is consensual in diplomatic, scholarly and cultural circles that among other languages, Arabic language is sui generis (unique), not only for having facilitated the realization of these lofty goals for humanity across histories and civilizations, but for remaining eminently well positioned to continue to do so in the years to come. 3. In other words, Arabic language is one of th...

  ... 'It's a worthy Christmas gift', he says Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday felicitated with world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, for displaying “Ogun standard of excellence" in his World Boxing titles' defence against his Bulgarian opponent, Kubrat Pulev in London on Saturday. Gov. Abiodun said the Ogun State-born Joshua made Nigerians proud and restored confidence that in spite of the country's challenges, the Nation will overcome. “I congratulate Anthony on this successful outing. May he, continue with the winning streak ad infinitum,” Abiodun prayed. "My joy is unquantifiable. Our government has always dimensioned sports as not only a unifying factor but a socio-economic imperative,” a statement issued by the Governor's chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, in Abeokuta said. The Governor, however, attributed the outcome to the manifestation of God’s love for the people of the State who prayed ceaselessly for AJ and organiz...

  December 13, 2020 Press Statement PDP Congratulates Governor Wike At 53 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as he attains the milestone age of 53 years. The PDP recognizes Governor Wike’s contributions to the development of our party as well as the development strides in his home state, which has earned him the sobriquet of “Mr. Project." The PDP wishes Governor Wike well and prays God to grant him peace of mind and many more years ahead. Once again, happy birthday. Signed: Kola Ologbondiyan National Publicity Secretary

… Targets 10,000 New Jobs Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the government will establish the Lagos Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (L.A.C.E), in collaboration with a private sector investor, as part of efforts to boost fish production in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this over the weekend at the Y2020 edition of the Lagos Seafood Festival held at the Muri-Okunola Park, Victoria Island, explained that the Centre is expected to generate no fewer than 5,000 smallholder fish farms, which would in turn create about 1,000 indirect jobs during the construction phase and another 500 direct jobs opportunities for people who would be engaged at different phases of the project. He pointed out that the Project includes the establishment of a 50 million fish hatchery facility, projected 2,000 tons per annum table-sized fish production schedule, 24,000 tons per annum fish feed mill as well as a 20,000 ton-per-annum fish and seafood processing centre. The Gov...