The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) and Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI) and other organisations have dismissed reports that the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Ahmed, was embroiled in a N3 billion scam. At a media conference weekend jointly addressed by Ogakwu Dominic, CSGGG; Chris Ofomhi, IADI; and Splendour Agbonkpolor, ILEWN, they described the allegation as unfounded and misleading. They dismissed allegations by a blogger using his social media handles to accuse the DG, NEMA of looting N3 billion in one month. It said: “We read with disdain, a mischievous and intentionally…
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The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has lamented the high cost of electricity in the manufacturing sector which it said is affecting building and electrical materials. This was just as Nigeria’s inflation has maintained steady rise with January inflation reaching 29.9 as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 21st President of the Institute, Felix Olu, made the disclosure during his Investiture weekend in Abuja. Olu lamented the cost component of power in the production and manufacturing sector which he said was affecting the construction sector and left many projects abandoned. He said it was…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a 40-year-old businessman, Ejike Solomon with 1.45 kilograms of cocaine concealed in his luggage while attempting to board an Ethiopia Airlines flight number 950 to Vietnam via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, in a statement issued Sunday said Ejike was arrested at the Abuja airport on Saturday, 2nd March, 2024 after NDLEA officers subjected him to a thorough search. He said in the process, the illicit substance was discovered concealed, factory fitted, in his bag, adding…
Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu is dead. His death was coming just a day after death of another Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri. Sources close to him revealed that he passed away at Evercare Hospital. He was 62. The actor had been battling health issues since October 2023 and had undergone multiple surgeries that led to the amputation of his leg. His health subsequently deteriorated when it was reported that he could hardly talk again.
Two persons were feared dead during a shooting that occurred on Saturday in Okere community, Warri South local government area. It was gathered that youths in Okere community had resisted the traditional ceremony billed to be performed by Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. TheHintsNews reports that two persons simply identified as Macaulay Uku and Daniel Grey have been reportedly shot by stern looking soldiers. Multiple sources the youths had resisted the monarch from entering the community to perform the rite, prompting the deployment of soldiers to the area. “Some youths had resisted the monarch from entering the community to…
The Nigeria Customs Servic has intercepted sacks of fake Pharmaceutical drugs worth over N1.8 billion. The Oyo/Osun Area Command said the intercepted and seized contraband goods, including items that pose threats to economic stability and lives of citizens in the country. Customs Area Controller Comptroller, Ben Oramalugo disclosed this during a press conference at the Command headquarters on Thursday. He noted that the Commands anti-smuggling activities have been strategically positioned to ensure the federal government’s policy on border closure is totally enforced by preventing the importation of prohibited items harmful to the great citizens of Nigeria. Oramalugo said: “We have…
Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri is dead. The circumstances sorrounding the cause of his death was still sketchy as if teh time of filing this report. However, sources close to the deceased revealed that he died this afternoon at the Hospital after a brief illness. Oyebamiji’s death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Nollywood actress, Abiola Bayo wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “You will be greatly missed, Sisi Quadri. May your soul rest in perfect peace.” Oyebamiji who was born in 1979 featured in a number if movies…
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Friday said that the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC) Jos, Plateau State was not just a historical asset, but a strategic research engine for the nation’s steel industry growth and development. Audu also reiterated the federal government’s commitment to improving the country’s economy and grow the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through the steel industry. He noted that the sector could only be kept in position to serve its manifold purposes through determined searching and probing that would lead to discovery and improved products and services. The minister gave the hint during…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Friday announced that it would open its portal for political parties to upload personal particulars and names of nominated candidates contesting Edo state governorship election on Monday, March 4, 2024. The commission also announced that it gave political parties a 20-day grace, saying political parties should ensure strict compliance with the timelines as there would be no extension. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Friday said the portal would open on Monday 4th March 2024 by 9:00am and automatically shut down at 6.00pm on…
Nigerian Army Troops in conjunction with hybrid force and element of Civilian Joint Task Force in an offensive operation conducted on Wednesday 28 February 2024, successfully overran Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists’ stronghold in Timbuktu triangle in the Lake Chad Region. Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement issued Friday said the operation led to the recovery of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, gun truck mounted with an anti-aircraft gun and a cache of arms and ammunition, after a fierce battle with the insurgents. He said during the operation, insurgents attacked own…