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Nigeria records over 15% non-oil revenue growth
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said that Nigeria’s non-oil revenue grew to N1.15 trillion, representing 15.7 per cent above target rate in response to Federal Government’s efforts at diversifying…
How 32-year-old Nigerian defraud US banks, purchase jewelry, clothes, others
A 32-year-old United States-based Nigerian, Sulemon Arowokoko, has been handed jail terms after defrauding banks in the country and purchased different items with its proceeds, as well as, shipped them to the West African nation.
The…
Senate tasks Buhari on investments protection across Nigeria
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to prioritise the safety and security of private sector investments across Nigeria.
He explained that prioritising the protection of…
Police, Air force, others compete during Dart game 1st edition in Lagos
Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Civil Defence, Nigeria Air force and those of other security agencies competing at the ongoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dart Open Championship in Lagos State have been sensitised…
NDLEA debunks N4.5bn padding in 2022 budget
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has debunked reports from some quarters that the agency's 2022 budget was padded with N4.5 billion, saying the projected amount in the document showcasing the planned projects of the agency…
How RRS apprehend 22-year-old Lekki traffic robber during operation
The Nigerian Police, Lagos Command has arrested and detained a 22-year-old traffic robber, Yakubu Hammar, after dispossessing a commercial motorcyclist popularly called Okada rider, of his bike in Lekki axis of the state.
As gathered,…
Emir of Kano, Ooni, US consulate, others to attend 2021 Culturati
The organiser of Africa’s largest cultural fusion, Culturati, has disclosed that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye, the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, the United States Consul General, Claire Pier Angelo, among others would be attending…
Two US-based Nigerian businessmen bag 22yrs combine jail term over fraud
Two United States-based Nigerian businessmen have been sentenced to over 22 years combined jailed terms for engaging in fraud and money laundering activities in the country.
The two businessmen, 46-year-old Opeyemi Adeoso, and…
Court cautions Lagos Govt. against contempt, stops ASPMDA election
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has cautioned the State Government against continuous disregard of its order on the registered members of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association, (ASPMDA) election, just as it ruled that…