Category: Metro

LASTMA Sacks Six Officials
October 10, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Sacks Six Officials

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has terminated the employment of six officials in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC), following the recommendations put forth by the Personnel Management Board.Formal disciplinary notices were...
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Work Commences On Benin Asaba Expressway
October 10, 2024 No Responses

Work Commences On Benin Asaba Expressway

The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Thursday, expressed hope that the nightmare faced by motorist plying he Benin-Onitsha Expressway would soon be over with the commencement of remedial works on the failed portion of the road at...
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Alleged N33.8b Project Fraud: Proceeds Used To Purchase Abuja Properties, Says Witness
October 10, 2024 No Responses

Alleged N33.8b Project Fraud: Proceeds Used To Purchase Abuja Properties, Says Witness

Abubakar Kweido,   First Prosecuting witness, PW1 in the trial of a former Minister of Power,  Saleh Mamman,  on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja before Justice James Omotosho that he former minister allegedly used...
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EFCC Arrests 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo
October 9, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have apprehended 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A statement issued by EFCC explained that they were arrested on Monday,...
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NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian
October 7, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to NDLEA, she was nabbed on Thursday, October 3 for importing a large consignment of...
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Kaduna Denies Borrowing ₦36b
October 6, 2024 No Responses

Kaduna Denies Borrowing ₦36b

The Kaduna State Government has described a media report as false and misleading, alleging that the state has borrowed ₦36 billion in the past six months. The state government explained that it is paying nearly three times the loan size...
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Court Jails 39 Internet Fraudsters In Abakaliki
October 4, 2024 No Responses

Court Jails 39 Internet Fraudsters In Abakaliki

A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, presided over by Justices H. I. O. Oshomah and M. T. Segun-Bello has convicted and sentenced thirty-nine (39) internet fraudsters to different jail terms.A statement issued by EFCC explained that the...
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Nurses Protest Doctor’s Alleged Assault Of Female Student Nurse In Ogun
October 4, 2024 No Responses

Nurses Protest Doctor’s Alleged Assault Of Female Student Nurse In Ogun

Nurses with Ogun State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta joined by their colleagues mobilised from other parts of the state, defied the rain on Thursday to protest the alleged assault of a final year student nurse by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Nurudeen...
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ICPC Recovers N13b Diverted Funds
October 3, 2024 No Responses

ICPC Recovers N13b Diverted Funds

In the Month of September 2024, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered  over ₦13 billion  diverted public funds. The Chairman of the ICPC, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this during the launch of the commiss...
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LASG IMPOUNDS 241 UNLICENSED VEHICLES
October 1, 2024 No Responses

LASG IMPOUNDS 241 UNLICENSED VEHICLES

Citing Sections 15 and 16 of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL) 2018, the Lagos State Government has impounded 241 vehicles.  According to the State Government, the vehicles were found to be unlicensed and in violation of the...
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EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin
September 30, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 30, 2024 arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City.According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested foll...
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NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 
September 30, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based auto parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie, for attempting to export consignments of heroin and cannabis hidden inside LED rechargeable lamps and the metal legs of sofas.  According to ...
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EFCC Arrests Ishaku Over Alleged N27b Fraud
September 29, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Ishaku Over Alleged N27b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, for alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. The former governor will face trial on 15 counts, including criminal breach of trust,.....
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Alleged ₦3.1bn Fraud: I Delivered $15.8m Cash To Suswam In His Residence, Says Witness
September 29, 2024 No Responses

Alleged ₦3.1bn Fraud: I Delivered $15.8m Cash To Suswam In His Residence, Says Witness

Abubakar Umar, the Sixth Prosecution Witness in the trial of former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam has narrated before the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, how in 2014, he converted the sum of...
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