Thursday, May 16

Warehouse in Ekiti Sealed by Nigerian Government for Selling Substandard Products
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Warehouse in Ekiti Sealed by Nigerian Government for Selling Substandard Products

In Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, a warehouse has been sealed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, for distributing substandard products to consumers. The FCCPC director of surveillance and investigations, Boladale Adeyinka, led a team of officers during the operation, emphasizing that the raid was part of the agency's efforts to prevent the circulation of substandard goods and products in the country. Acting on intelligence reports, Adeyinka stated that the agency took swift action as the warehouse's activities were in violation of consumers' safety and protection laws. During the inspection of products in the warehouse, the agency uncovered unethical business practices that went against the Federal Competition and Consumer Pr...
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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>Tinubu seeks Rep’s approval to refund N24b to Nasarawa, Kebbi govts</title> </head> <body> <div id="mvp-content-main"> President Bola Tinubu Seeks House of Representatives’ Approval for N24 Billion Refund to Nasarawa and Kebbi States
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Tinubu seeks Rep’s approval to refund N24b to Nasarawa, Kebbi govts
President Bola Tinubu Seeks House of Representatives’ Approval for N24 Billion Refund to Nasarawa and Kebbi States

President Bola Tinubu has requested the House of Representatives to approve the refund of N9 billion to Nasarawa State and N15 billion to Kebbi State for the takeover of airports constructed by the states. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, the President outlined that aviation, including airport operations, aircraft safety, and passenger transport, falls under the Federal Government's jurisdiction. The letter stated, "A promissory note programme is proposed for the reimbursement of costs incurred by Nasarawa and Kebbi States in constructing airports now under federal control." During the Federal Executive Council meeting on May 23, 2023, it was approved that N9,000,542,651,786.11 be refunded to Nasarawa State for the Nas...
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Court Halts Marriage of 100 Female Orphans in Niger as Minister Opposes Mass Wedding
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Court Halts Marriage of 100 Female Orphans in Niger as Minister Opposes Mass Wedding

An Abuja Federal High Court has intervened to stop the marriage of 100 female orphans in Niger State. The court issued an injunction to halt the planned mass marriage of the girls. The controversial marriage was set to be sponsored by the Speaker of Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji and was scheduled for Friday, May 24. Sarkin-Daji had intended to support the marriage of orphaned girls in his constituency who lost their parents to banditry, as well as those whose parents could afford the wedding expenses. However, Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, took legal action against him, alleging that the girls were being forced into marriage against their will. She successfully obtained an injunction to stop the planned wedding. The minister has been vocal in...
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Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Jail for Illegal Mining in Kwara
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Jail for Illegal Mining in Kwara

Two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, have been sentenced to one year in prison by a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. They were found guilty of illegal mining and possessing solid minerals without the necessary licenses. The court case, which began on April 22, 2024, also involved their company, Ebuy Concept Limited, on a charge related to illegal mining activities. The charge against them stated that they unlawfully purchased 30 tons of minerals in a truck without the required authorization in February 2024 at Banni, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Initially pleading not guilty, the defendants were granted bail by Justice Evelyn Anyadike, with bail conditions set at N5 million and two sureties each. Following their inability to meet the bail condit...
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Abia State: Motorcyclist vanishes with three children, leaving parents in distress
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Abia State: Motorcyclist vanishes with three children, leaving parents in distress

In a shocking incident in Amaba Ime Oboro, Ikwuano LGA of Abia state, an unidentified motorcyclist has taken away three siblings from the same parents. The mother of the missing children, Mrs. Glory Osinachi, revealed that her kids, named Gideon Osinachi (8 years old), Divine Osinachi (6 years old), and Israel Osinachi (4 years old) were kidnapped on Friday by the unknown motorcyclist and their whereabouts remain unknown. Mrs. Osinachi, currently in a state of despair, explained that her children went to their grandmother's house in Amaba Ime community on Friday, after returning from school, only to be abducted. Appealing for help, the distressed mother mentioned that the incident has been reported to the Ikwuano Police and urged security agencies and the general public to aid in the s...
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Allegations of Governor Wike’s control over Rivers State Government by G60 Lawmakers
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Allegations of Governor Wike’s control over Rivers State Government by G60 Lawmakers

According to the G-60 opposition federal lawmakers, the recent mass resignation of commissioners from the Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara's cabinet indicates that Nyesom Wike, the former governor of the state, had initially taken over the state government and its resources. The resignation of the Rivers State commissioners for Education and Housing, Professor Chinedu Mmon and Gift Worlu, due to a toxic work environment, brought light to the issue. Both Mmon and Worlu are known supporters of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Wike. Prior to their resignations, Wike's associates, former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Professor Zacchaeus Adangor, and former Commissioner for Finance Isaac Kamalu, had also stepped down from Fubara's administration. The G60 lawmakers, r...
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Flutterwave thwarts network breach attempt, reports perpetrators to authorities
16May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Flutterwave thwarts network breach attempt, reports perpetrators to authorities

Flutterwave, a leading payment company, successfully blocked an attempt to breach its network and promptly reported the offenders to law enforcement agencies. Detecting unusual activities in April, the company immediately initiated comprehensive processes to safeguard the security of all its customers. Thanks to the platform's robust security measures, the breach was intercepted before any funds could be compromised. Flutterwave proactively notified the relevant authorities and furnished them with the IP address and details of the perpetrators. In a press release issued on Thursday, Flutterwave reassured its customers and stakeholders that their funds remained unaffected throughout the incident. To enhance security further, Flutterwave will be implementing upgrades on the affected plat...
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Big News: President of Senegal, Diomaye Faye, to Meet with Tinubu
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Big News: President of Senegal, Diomaye Faye, to Meet with Tinubu

A special meeting is on the horizon as Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, plans to visit Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja this coming Thursday. The announcement was made by Tinubu’s Social Media Special Assistant, Dada Olusegun, on his official X page. Accompanying the announcement was a video showcasing the State House adorned with flags of both Senegal and Nigeria. Olusegun's post read: "The Presidential Villa in Abuja is bustling in preparation for a visit from Senegal's President, H.E Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who will be meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House." Stay tuned for more information...
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Benin City Court Sentences 15 Internet Fraudsters to Jail
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Benin City Court Sentences 15 Internet Fraudsters to Jail

Fifteen individuals found guilty of internet fraud and obtaining money through false pretenses have been sentenced to jail by the Edo State High Court in Benin City. Among those convicted are Sagay Favour, Efemini Kelvin Mudiaga, Izzi Evans, Okim Ekene, Jakpa Godspower, and Lucky Alao SeyiEk. The rest include Adams Jarret, Mathew Ese, Oritsegbogwa Joseph, Joshua Lucky Ojabugbe, Emudiaga Akpojaro, Richard Promise, Aboh Daniel Bonfrey, Deniran Emmanuel Edafe, and Orode Ovie. Upon arraignment by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), all the individuals pleaded guilty to charges related to obtaining money by false pretense and possession of fraudulent documents. For example, Deniran Emmanuel Edafe was charged with possession of documents containing...
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Former Minister Agunloye Fails in Attempts to Halt $6 Billion Fraud Prosecution
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Former Minister Agunloye Fails in Attempts to Halt $6 Billion Fraud Prosecution

An objection from ex-minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, challenging the authority of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute him has been dismissed by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Apo. The EFCC announced this development on Thursday via its official handle. Agunloye is currently facing a seven-count charge related to an alleged $6 billion fraud associated with the Mambilla Power Project. His counsel, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), submitted a motion contesting the EFCC's power to investigate and prosecute him, as well as the court's jurisdiction to try him. In response, prosecution counsel Abba Muhammed filed a counter affidavit, rejecting Agunloye's motion as incompetent and in violation of Section 115(2) of the Evidence Act....
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