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2023: Senate Chief Whip Kalu urges INEC to hold all elections same day
The Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider holding the 2023 general elections same day, saying that it would reduce costs and rigging. Kalu said Presidential election, National Assembly, Governorship and State House of Assembly
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I never demanded, collected $1.1 million bribe from Hushpuppi – IRT boss Abba Kyari
From Molly Kilete, Abuja Commander of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, has denied demanding or receiving a $1.1million bribe from celebrity internet fraudster Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, alias “Hushpuppi”. Kyari, who made the denial on Facebook, said those celebrating the allegations by the internet fraudster against
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Abiodun congratulates Akeredolu on Supreme Court victory
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, over his electoral victory at the Supreme Court. Governor Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Thursday, described Akeredolu’s triumph at the Apex Court as a well-deserved victory for democracy. The
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NITDA, NISS to produce more forensic experts to ensure national security
By Chinenye Anuforo Shortage of manpower in forensic expert in the country has been described as one of the challenges mitigating against curbing the menace of cyber attacks, which the duo of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) have agreed to partner in order to lessen the shortfall.
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APC group commends Buhari’s achievements in power sector
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A voluntary think-tank group of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Legacy Awareness and Campaign, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari has shown political will to roll out policies, incentives and finance to improve the generation, transmission and distribution of reliable electricity to all, including the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians. Legacy
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COVID-19: Nigeria’s cases surge again, as infections contract in Lagos
Nigeria’s latest surge in coronavirus infections gathered pace on Wednesday with new confirmed cases rising above 500 for the first time in four months following the spread of the more contagious Delta variant. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) figures on Thursday morning, showed another 535 cases were reported on Wednesday. The News Agency
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Badaru invoke God’s wrath upon irrigation farming vandals in Jigawa
From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse “May Allah expose anyone amongst you that vandalises irrigation barricades or metal pipe channels constructed to provide free flow of water at the Yamidi multi billion irrigation project executed by the Federal government”, were the words of the governor of Jigawa State. Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar who was receiving the over
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FG nabs notorious bandit leader on 2-year wanted list
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja A notorious bandit leader who has been on the wanted list of Security Agencies for more than two years running has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Sokoto State. The culprit, Bello Galaduma, 40 years old suspected bandit, specializes in liaising with kidnappers by giving them information of
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NITDA pledges to use Cloud Computing Policy to support Galaxy Backbone
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has promised to influence the implementation of the Nigeria Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) and the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in ICT to assist Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) in its partnership with the cloud services. Director General, NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said Cloud Computing
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EFCC: I Was Not Arrested, but Invited, Sen. Al-Makura
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has denied claims that he was arrested by the EFCC, stressing that he was only invited in respect of some petitions against him. Recall that reports had it that Senator Al-Makura and his wife, were detained on allegations of corruption. Senator Al-Makura, in an interview with reporters
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Veteran highlife musician, Felix Odey, aka Feladey, is dead
His death was announced in the early hours of Thursday, July 29. It was learnt that the multi-talented musician and producer, who popularised Rex Lawson’s ‘Sawale’ in the 90s and the subsequent single, ‘Band Boys’ had a fever before he died. The late Feladey would be remembered for his outstanding contributions and works in
Hushpuppi bribe allegations: US court orders FBI to arrest Abba Kyari
It can now be confirmed that a warrant of arrest has been issued for Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, according to US court papers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been ordered by Judge Otis Wright of the United States District Court for the Central District of California to track down Kyari
JUST IN: Kyari denies Huspuppi’s bribe allegation
*Says: ‘My hands are clean’ Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has denied receiving money from Hushpuppi, the embattled Nigerian socialite. According to US court documents, Huspuppi had alleged that he bribed Abba Kyari to arrest a co-fraudster. The socialite said he bribed Kyari to arrest and jail one of his rivals in Nigeria after
S’Court ruling: You goofed over Buni, APC’s lawyer tells Keyamo
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja The Counsel to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Michael Akintola (SAN) in the suite against the Ondo State, Rotimi Akintola has dismissed fears that the leadership of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee by the Governor of Yobe State constitutes any legal encumbrances to the party. Akintola, who spoke at the
Konga wins ‘Most Innovative e-Commerce Company’ award
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has been named the most innovative company of the year. The award was presented to the management of Konga at the 2021 Titans of Tech Hall of Fame Awards held in Lagos. Konga beat out competition from other players such as Payporte, Jumia and Jiji. ng to claim
Vandalism: NCC seeks stronger ties with judiciary
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to continue to strengthen collaboration with judicial institutions in Nigeria. This, the Commission said, became imperative to further protect telecoms infrastructure in the country against vandalism and acts of willful destruction. According to the telecoms regulator, while the Commission is doing everything within its
CBN: Deepening non-interest banking in Nigeria
Nine years after its incursion into the banking space, the scope of non-interest banking has been deepened by the Central Bank of Nigeria, ABDULWAHAB ISA reports It has been nine years of smooth, unbroken sail of non-interest banking in Nigeria, courtesy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In 2011, the apex bank
Rooney apologises to family, Derby over online images
Wayne Rooney has apologised to his family and Derby after images emerged on Sunday appearing to show the former England striker asleep in a hotel room surrounded by a group of young women. “I made a mistake,” Derby manager Rooney told Sky Sports after the Championship club’s friendly against Real Betis on Wednesday. “I went to
CBN orders DMBs to sell FX to customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has ordered Deposit Money Banks, DMBs to sell foreign exchange (FX) to customers. CBN disclosed this in a letter to all banks reminding them to set up teller points at designated branches across the country to fulfil legitimate FX requests by customers. The regulator, on Tuesday, had announced
COVID–19: ‘Local vaccine production possible in 3 years’
The Nigerian Guild of Private Medical Laboratory Directors of Nigeria, has lamented Nigeria’s zero capacity to manufacture human vaccines. President, Nigerian Guild of Private Medical Laboratory Directors of Nigeria, Dr. Elochukwu Adibo has however raised hope of turning the table, saying it would take the country at least three years to produce a biovaccine for
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