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JUST IN: EFCC arrests Accountant-General over alleged N80BN misappropriation
In a bid to protect public funds, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, for an N80 billion fraud allegedly perpetrated through his office.
Idris was…
Over 500 families move out from Lagos four-storey distressed building
More than 500 families and occupants have moved out from a four-story building situated at No. 13 and 17, Breadfruit Street, Lagos, to avoid loss of lives and properties. Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) who…
Kaduna girl drags father before court for turning down marriage plan
A teenage girl, Halima Yunusa, has dragged her father before a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State for allegedly refusing to grant her wish to get married to her dream lover, Bashir Yusuf, in Kaduna St.
Yunusa, who lives…
LAWMA arrest 65 Lagosians for dumping refuse indiscriminately
In a bid to make Lagos clean and free from environmental pollution, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has reiterated its decision to go after residents polluting the state. It also noted that it has arrested 65 persons at…
Women affairs minister withdraws from Plateau senatorial race
Following the directives of President Muhammadu Buhari for contesting ministers to resign, the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has announced her withdrawal from the Plateau State senatorial race ahead of the general elections in…
NSCDC goes after unregistered private guard companies
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has vowed to sanction illegal private guard companies operating in the state. It noted that it is imperative for private guard operators to register their companies…
Police, others foil gunmen attack in Niger
The Nigeria Police in collaboration with the Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Department of State Services, (DSS) have foiled gunmen attack on Munya, Shiroro and Paikoro local government areas in Niger State.…
Nigeria, Japan partner on baseball, softball devt.
The Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association (NBSA) has collaborated with the Japan-Africa Baseball and Softball (J-ABS) Foundation to promote and develop both sports across the country.
The need for the partnership was said to have…
Ukraine star Karol highlights role of music in war against Russia
Ukrainian singer, actress, and television presenter, Tina Karol said on Monday from Japan, that she and her fellow Ukrainians will not give up defending their land and culture from Russian invasion and are determined to win the war and…
Buhari pushes Electoral Act adjustment before Supreme court
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, have filed a suit at the Supreme Court, seeking an interpretation of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Amendment Act…