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October 13, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Declares Bolaji Akinduro Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared oil mogul Bolaji Akinduro wanted for alleged fraud. A statement by the EFCC urged the public to provide information on Akinduro’s whereabouts. His last known address is 272, Patience Coker Street,...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

LASUTH Gets Advanced Neonatal Centre

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital now has a centre for advanced neonatal Studies. A statement by LASUTH on Saturday revealed that the innovative initiative was spearheaded by its Department of Paediatrics. The statement said the opening was done wit...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Customs Auction Smuggled Fuel

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol seized by its operatives in Yola, Adamawa State. NCS Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing in the North-Eastern state. Repre...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

NLNG Photo News

L-R: Prof Meihong Wang, Dr Olajide Otitoju and Dr Eni Oko, winners of the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Science on Friday, October 11, 2024.

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Olubunmi Familoni Wins NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize

Familoni Olubunmi, author of “The Road Does Not End”, has emerged winner of the 2024 edition of the NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize. Familoni was announced winner on Friday night at a colourful ceremony held Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The....

October 11, 2024 No Responses

Edo Approves Gratuities For 2011 Retirees

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of gratuities to the pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board who retired in 2011. In a statement, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Local Government, Community...

October 11, 2024 No Responses

FRSC Armed Squad: Bill Scales Second Reading

A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act, 2007 to make provision for the establishment of the Road Safety Special Armed Squad has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which...

October 11, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Flags Off ‘Ember Months‘ Safety Campaign

The Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI) has flagged off the year 2024 Ember Months Safety Advocacy Campaign with the theme: “Road Safety; A Collective Responsibility for Economic Sustainability”. Speaking at the event held at Ojodu Berger...

October 10, 2024 No Responses

NLC Faults Fuel Price Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. “It will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, more jobs lost with multidimensional negative e...

October 10, 2024 No Responses

‘Emefiele Violated Procedure In Redesigned Naira’

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Edward Adamu, on Wednesday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja that Godwin Emefiele, a former Governor of the Bank did not follow laid down procedure in the...

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...

October 9, 2024 No Responses

Photo News

L-R: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Director of Aerodrome & Airspace Standards Engr. Godwin Balang, NCAA Director of Finance & Accounts Mr Olufemi Odukoya, Ex-Director General NCAA Engr. Harold Demuren and NCAA Director of Special Duties Mr Ho...

October 9, 2024 No Responses

Toyota By CFAO Open Day In Abuja Features Latest Land Cruiser Prado

Toyota By CFAO, authorised distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nigeria, is hosting an Open Day event in Abuja, showcasing the All-New 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado alongside other Toyota models tailored for the Nigerian market.The event is scheduled to take...

October 9, 2024 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Service Excellence, Celebrates Customer Service Week

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to exceptional customer service as it celebrates Customer Service Week. According to the Bank, this international observance highlights the significance of customer service and those who support customers dai...