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Calabar Journalist’s Home Robbed by Thieves, Family Loses Valuables

A home belonging to Ike Uchechukwu, the correspondent of Vanguard newspaper in Cross River State, was ransacked by armed robbers. Fortunately, neither Ike nor his wife were harmed during the incident. The break-in occurred early on a Tuesday morning while Ike and his wife were asleep in their home. Recalling the frightening ordeal, Ike mentioned how the robbers managed to dismantle the burglary proofs and enter the apartment without waking them up. According to Ike, "The burglars seemingly had master keys to access my home unnoticed. We were sound asleep after a long and tiring day." "I suspect they might have used some kind of sleeping agent on us because we were oblivious to the ransacking of our home and car," Ike added. "They took away valuable items like my wife's gold jewelry, iP...
Arrest Made in Connection to Kano Mosque Bombing with Petrol
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Arrest Made in Connection to Kano Mosque Bombing with Petrol

Confirmation has been provided by the Kano State Police Command regarding the apprehension of the main suspect linked to the mosque explosion that took place early in the morning in Gadan village, located in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The state's Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, informed the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Wednesday about the arrest of a 38-year-old individual, Shafi’u Abubakar, who utilized a petrol bomb in the attack on the mosque. According to him, the suspect admitted to carrying out the attack on the mosque due to an ongoing family dispute concerning the sharing of inheritance. “On May 15, 2024, at approximately 5:20 am, authorities were alerted to an explosion at a mosque in Gadan Village during the early morning prayers, resulting in numer...
14 Suspected Fraudsters Paraded in Ekiti by NSCDC
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14 Suspected Fraudsters Paraded in Ekiti by NSCDC

Recently, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekiti State showcased 14 individuals believed to be part of an employment scam fraud group that tricked the public with counterfeit job offers. In a public display held in Ado-Ekiti, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Agboola Sunday, disclosed that the Counter Terrorists Unit of the command detained the fraudsters who specialized in deceiving people through bogus job prospects. Reportedly, the victims were confined within a location in the state and coerced into giving money under the false pretense of securing employment. The Commandant assured a thorough probe into the matter. He urged the public to exercise caution and utilize legitimate channels when seeking job opportunities to avoid falling victim to deceitful individu...
Congratulations from Tinubu to Aruna Quadri for Winning the Africa Table Tennis Cup
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Congratulations from Tinubu to Aruna Quadri for Winning the Africa Table Tennis Cup

President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Aruna Quadri, Nigeria's leading figure in the realm of table tennis, for clinching the title at the International Table Tennis Federation, ITTF, Africa Cup. Securing a convincing victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup held in Rwanda, Quadri not only reclaimed the title but also solidified his position as the champion of table tennis in Africa. In his response, Tinubu praises the table tennis maestro for his relentless pursuit of excellence, highlighting Quadri's unwavering determination to succeed in the face of challenges. Tinubu commends Quadri's drive for distinction, resilience to achieve, and innovative problem-solving skills as the distinguishing qualities that exemplify Nigerians. A statement from Tinubu's Spe...
Inflation rate in Nigeria hits 33.69% in April as economic situation worsens
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Inflation rate in Nigeria hits 33.69% in April as economic situation worsens

April saw Nigeria's inflation rate climbing to 33.69%, up from 33.20% in March, reflecting a deepening economic crisis in the nation. The latest consumer price index and inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed these figures. The data indicates a continuous upward trend in inflation since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in May of the previous year. In comparison, the inflation rate in Nigeria stood at 22.41% in May last year, showing a sharp increase to 33.69% in April. Prior to this, headline inflation rates were recorded at 29.9% in January 2024, 31.70% in February, and 33.20% in March. Month-on-month, the inflation rate rose by 0.49%. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), recently affirmed the commitment of t...
Former CBN Governor Emefiele Denies Alleged Unlawful Naira Redesign Charge, Granted N300m Bail
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Former CBN Governor Emefiele Denies Alleged Unlawful Naira Redesign Charge, Granted N300m Bail

In a court session on Wednesday, Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, refuted claims of misconduct in the redesigning of the Naira in 2022. Standing before Justice Maryanne Anenih at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, Emefiele entered a plea of not guilty to the four charges brought against him. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleged that Emefiele proceeded with the Naira redesign without the necessary approvals from the CBN Board and then-President, Muhammadu Buhari. The EFCC specifically accused Emefiele of authorizing the printing of new Naira notes in significant quantities without the required authorizations, causing harm to the public. One of the charges was related to the printing of 37...
Worker’s Productivity Audit to Commence at Interior Ministry by Nigerian Government
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Worker’s Productivity Audit to Commence at Interior Ministry by Nigerian Government

Commencing the planned worker’s productivity audit from the Ministry of Interior is on the agenda of the federal government. In Abuja on Tuesday, at the fifth National Productivity Summit, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this vital information. Improving the low productivity level in the country, particularly within the civil service, is crucial, as mentioned by the minister. The federal government is currently in the process of formulating an innovative wage system based on employee productivity in the civil service. Tasking Dr. Nasir Raji-Mustapha, the Director General of the National Productivity Centre, with deploying his staff to initiate the productivity audit and gap analysis promptly for workers within the agencies under his supervision was part of the ...
Woman seen feeding baby alcohol in viral video to be arrested by police
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Woman seen feeding baby alcohol in viral video to be arrested by police

A viral video showing a woman feeding her baby alcohol has prompted the Nigeria Police Force to take action. The mother, speaking in Yoruba in the disturbing footage, can be heard praising her baby girl while giving her alcohol, causing widespread concern for the child's welfare. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, expressed dismay at the video and committed to identifying and apprehending the woman responsible. He stated, "Another assignment for us. This is too bad. We will fish her out. Thanks. @PoliceNG." Watch the video below: Video: Police vow to track mother feeding baby alcoholThe Nigeria Police Force has condemned and vowed to fish out a woman seen in a video feeding her baby alcohol. In the disturbing footage shared on social media, the mother, speaking...
Street performer known as Portable still in Police custody due to bail conditions
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Street performer known as Portable still in Police custody due to bail conditions

Portable, the famous street musician, real name Habeeb Okikiola, remains detained by the police as he has not met the prerequisites for his release. Previously, it was reported by NewsNow that he was apprehended for allegedly failing to settle his N14 million debt to a car dealer in Lagos State from whom he purchased a G-Wagon. According to Benjamin Hudenyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, the singer will continue to be held until he can produce a dependable guarantor for his bail. “He has yet to provide a trustworthy surety, so Portable is still under custody," said Hundeyin.
Kano Cleric Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy Changes Legal Representation
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Kano Cleric Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy Changes Legal Representation

Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara from Kano, who received a death sentence for blasphemy, has decided to part ways with his lawyer, Sadiq Yusuf. This move is to halt his case at the State High Court Division of Appeal as reported by NAN. The verdict was given by an Upper Shari’a Court on Dec.15, 2022. Abduljabbar had filed a lawsuit with the help of his lawyer, Sadiq Yusuf, challenging the proceedings of the lower court (Upper Shari’a). He is also requesting the court to make amendments to sections 275 and 375 of the Kano State Sharia Penal Code Law 2000, based on which he was convicted. During the hearing on Wednesday, the state counsel, Bashir Saleh, informed the court that they had received a letter dated May 10, signed by Abduljabbar himself, informing them of the termination of his law...