Concerned Plateau Youth Forum has kicked against the nomination of Mr. Cyril Tsenyil as the Managing Director of the newly established North Central Development Commission (NCDC). It also called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw his nomination. The group added that it was preparing a formal protest letter to the leadership of the National Assembly, urging both the Senate and the House of Representatives to reject Tsenyil’s confirmation when his nomination comes up for screening. The spokesperson of the group, Danladi Pam, in a statement issued Wednesday warned that proceeding with Tsenyil’s confirmation could spark broader dissent and…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Tuesday said the suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate. It noted that they were rounded up at Asa Dam, Al-Hikmah University area and Gaa-Odota areas of Ilorin and in Ganmo and Amoyo areas of Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. It added: “The arrests which took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 followed actionable intelligence that linked the suspects to…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma Phase V have eliminated six terrorists during an operation into terrorists’ strongholds across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The multi-day operation, which began with swift assaults on identified camps, saw troops advancing through highly hostile territory, including Gidan Madi, Tsamiya Village, Tudun Ruwa, Alela, and several forested areas notorious for harbouring terrorist cells. According to Zagazola Makama, the troops encountered multiple ambushes laid by fighters of the Lakurawa terror faction, a splinter group known for its entrenched operations in the North West region. Despite the resistance, the troops pressed forward, clearing key hideouts…
Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters in Enugu, As EFCC Arraigns Two The Federal High Court, Enugu has convicted and sentenced two internet fraudsters, Arinze Johnpaul Chukwudi and Ajah Damian Uchechukwu to jail for fraud They were prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a separate one-count charge, bordering on cybercrime and conspiracy to commit impersonation. They pleaded “guilty” when the charges were read to them following which prosecution counsel, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Ajobiewe Enitan prayed the court to convict and sentence them accordingly. The agency in a statement…
The Chinese government has expressed regrets over the visa challenges that prompted Nigeria to withdraw from the World relays. Director of Press, NSC, Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi, in a statement issued on Tuesday said Culture Counselor of the Chinese Embassy Yang Jian Xing, however, pledged China’s commitments to the country’s vision for Sports Development. He said: “I want to describe what has happened as an accident and we are sorry and we regret it in its entirety. We are here to let the Sports Commission know that the Chinese Government holds Nigeria of high esteem.” “We are open to better…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd combined African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The LOC comprises 15 professionals with proven expertise in sports administration and corporate affairs. Their appointments underscored the Commission’s commitment to delivering a world-class championship that meets global standards. The African U18/U20 Athletics Championship is a premier continental event that brings together over 500 junior athletes from across Africa. With participation expected from 53 countries, the championship is a major event in the African athletics calendar.…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have booked their ticket to the FIFA U20 World Cup finals after defeating Cup holders Senegal in the ongoing CAF U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt 3-1 on penalties. The encounter at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia finished scoreless even after extra time, and the encounter had to be settled after penalty shootout in Egypt’s third city. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt turned out to be the hero, punching over a vicious shot by the dangerous Ibrahima Dieng in the the 54th minute, and then saving two kicks in the shootout before Ousmane Konate…
Ogun State government has signed up to be a strategic partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in delivering events, programmes and activities of the football-governing body. This was aimed at strengthening the football economy as the country strives to create a vibrant sports to support the New Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. This pact was sealed in Abeokuta on Sunday after the President of NFF, Ibrahim Gusau and a delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Governor, Dapo Abiodun. The Gateway State has over the years played host to matches of the various National Teams, as well…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has said he has no plan joining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that would go into extinction by the end of 2025 based on the internal squabbles within the party. He maintained that there was no reason for him to leave the ruling party for what he described as a “failing opposition.” Ganduje stated this in a statement issued Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, while responding to a recent comment attributed to former Governor of Jigawa State. Sule Lamido. TheHintsNews reports that Lamido recently…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced the commencement of work on the abandoned Osun House project located in the central business of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The governor in a statement issued Sunday by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said this followed the termination of the more than 13-year old contract as approved by the state governor. He noted that the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure is to mobilise to site in line with the directive of the governor. Adeleke after a discreet inspection of the project expressed happiness that all contractual issues that delayed the commencement of…