Sunday, April 28

Confirmation of Two Fatalities in Osogbo Accident by Police
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Confirmation of Two Fatalities in Osogbo Accident by Police

Confirmation has been received from the Osun State Police Command regarding a tragic traffic incident in Osogbo that resulted in two casualties in the early hours of Saturday. Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson for the command, disclosed in an official statement that the individuals who lost their lives were the unidentified motorcyclist and the passenger accompanying them. As per the statement: “At approximately 06:25 am on April 27, 2024, a fatal collision involving a motor vehicle and a motorcycle took place opposite Mobil filling station in the Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo." “The vehicles involved were a Toyota RAV4 with the registration number KUJ417DH, driven by Dauda Tewogbade, and a Bajaj motorcycle bearing the registration number SGB708UH. The identity of the motorcyclist remains un...
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<article> <header> The priority is to address inflation before discussing economic growth, says CBN
27Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Addressing the issue of rising inflation in Nigeria is a top concern for the Central Bank of Nigeria. Dr. Adetona Adedeji, the acting director of the Banking Supervision Department at CBN, highlighted this focus during the bank's recent podcast episode on YouTube. He reiterated the central bank's commitment to tackling inflation as a primary objective, even if it means temporarily setting aside the challenge of increasing unemployment rates. Adedeji stressed the importance of prioritizing inflation control, recognizing its far-reaching effects on various economic aspects. "Our main goal is to combat inflation. The central bank's current efforts are geared towards this goal. We are ready to take all necessary steps to combat inflation...
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Excitement as Nasarawa United Coach Secures Super Eight Playoff Place
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Excitement as Nasarawa United Coach Secures Super Eight Playoff Place

The head coach of Nasarawa United, Adams Usman, shares his delight at clinching a spot in the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoffs. Securing their place in the season-ending tournament came after the Solid Miners played a 1-1 draw against Zamfara United last Saturday. Despite finishing second in the Northern Conference Group A, trailing behind El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, the Lafia club's achievement was met with joy by Adams Usman. Following the game, Adams Usman expressed his gratitude to the people of Nasarawa State, particularly acknowledging the support of Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule, his Deputy Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, the Supporters’ Club, and the state's residents. Reflecting on their success, Usman declared, "I...
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Another Victory for Bendel Insurance as Unbeaten Streak Continues; Doma and Kwara United End in a Draw
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Another Victory for Bendel Insurance as Unbeaten Streak Continues; Doma and Kwara United End in a Draw

Ismael Seriki found the back of the net to secure a 1-0 victory for Bendel Insurance against Heartland at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, extending their unbeaten run to four games. Seriki's decisive strike came in the 83rd minute of the game. With this win, Bendel Insurance has climbed to eighth place in the league standings. On the other hand, Heartland remains in 19th place and will have to win all six of their remaining matches to ensure their survival. Meanwhile, at the Pantami Township Stadium, Kwara United and Doma United played out a goalless draw.
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Ongoing Reorganization of EFCC Under New Leadership with Fresh Appointments
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Ongoing Reorganization of EFCC Under New Leadership with Fresh Appointments

Under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has embarked on a process of restructuring the anti-graft agency. Mr. Michael Nzekwe has been designated as the Chief of Staff by Olukoyede. For each of the 14 zonal commands of the commission, zonal directors have been appointed as well. In a statement on the EFCC website, it was revealed that Nzekwe, a proficient investigator and lawyer, previously served as a commander at the Ilorin Zonal Command and holds the rank of a course-one officer within the commission. The statement highlighted Nzekwe’s diverse experience across various departments within the Commission, including Legal and Prosecution, Department of Operations (formerly known as Department of Investigations), Department of Internal ...
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Delta State Governor Oborevwori Offers Job to Best Graduating Student from DELSU
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Delta State Governor Oborevwori Offers Job to Best Graduating Student from DELSU

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has given automatic employment to Ilebe Joshua, the top student from Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka. Graduating with a remarkable CGPA of 4.83 from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Joshua's outstanding academic performance earned him this opportunity. Speaking at the university's 16th Convocation, Governor Oborevwori encouraged graduates to not just seek employment but also consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path. He emphasized, “As you step out into the world today, I urge you to apply the knowledge and experiences gained during your time here. Instead of just aiming for a job, I challenge you to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. Creating value leads to financial rewards, and a quality education equips you to tackle life's challenges.”...
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Police in Enugu State Rescue Pregnant Woman from Kidnappers and Apprehend Suspects
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Police in Enugu State Rescue Pregnant Woman from Kidnappers and Apprehend Suspects

Two male kidnapping suspects have been arrested by police operatives in Enugu State following discreet investigations based on intelligence. The suspects are allegedly involved in the abduction of a heavily pregnant woman along Eke-Egede Road in Udi LGA around 9:45 p.m. on April 22, 2024. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered a manhunt for other members of the kidnapping gang who are currently at large. A statement issued on Saturday by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Enugu State Command, confirmed the arrests. The victim's husband, Mr. Ekene Igwe, expressed gratitude to the Enugu State government for their swift intervention, which included covering the medical expenses of his wife. CP Uzuegbu promptly led a team of ...
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PETROAN sheds light on the root cause of Eleme fire disaster
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

PETROAN sheds light on the root cause of Eleme fire disaster

According to the Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), the recent fire outbreak in the Eleme area along the East-West Road in Rivers State, resulting in significant damage and loss of lives, was triggered by a vehicular accident. Francis Dimkpa, the State Chairman of PETROAN, clarified that a collision between a heavy-duty vehicle and a petrol-laden truck in heavy traffic caused the valve of the petrol truck to open, leading to the ignition of the spilled petrol due to the heat generated from the collision, resulting in a fire and subsequent explosion. Expressing concerns over the incident, Dimkpa stressed that proper road maintenance could have potentially averted such a tragedy, highlighting PETROAN's continuous appeals to the government for road r...
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Carragher’s Insight on Salah-Klopp Clash during West Ham Match in EPL
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Carragher’s Insight on Salah-Klopp Clash during West Ham Match in EPL

During the recent match against West Ham, former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher shared his perspective on the touchline clash between manager Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah. Carragher suggested that the reason behind their disagreement was Salah's delay in being ready to enter the field as a substitute. In a post on X, Carragher stated, “The primary issue that could have led to the manager's dissatisfaction in such a situation is the player's tardiness in being prepared for substitution.” Salah, who started the game on the bench, was eventually brought in by Klopp while Liverpool was leading 2-1. However, the turn of events saw Michail Antonio scoring to level the game at 2-2 while Salah and Klopp were awaiting a break in play on the touchline. This led to a heated exchange between...
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Ewa Okpo, constitutional lawyer, criticizes EFCC’s approach as ‘trial by mischief’ in Yahaya Bello case
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Ewa Okpo, constitutional lawyer, criticizes EFCC’s approach as ‘trial by mischief’ in Yahaya Bello case

During an appearance on Arise TV's morning show, Ewa Okpo, a Constitutional lawyer, characterized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's actions in the recent standoff with the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as a form of "trial by mischief." Okpo specifically pointed out the EFCC's misstep in attempting to arrest Bello despite the existence of a valid restraining order which had not been lifted at the time of the agency's action. He emphasized that the entire scenario revolved around an abuse of the court process. According to Okpo, Nigeria's legal system requires strict adherence to six categories of laws when prosecuting individuals, including constitutional provisions, the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, the EFCC Act, the Money Laundering Act, l...
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