The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of 15 Chinese, two Filipinos and one Pakistani for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justices Chukwujekwu Aneke, Ayokunle Faji and Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court , Lagos The agency in a statement issued Friday said the suspects are: Peng Li Huan, Zhang Jin Rong, He Kun, Rachelle Cabalona, Caselyn Pionela, Guo Long Long, Zhang Hua Zhai, Lin Hao Bo, Chen Fusheng, Chen Dong Dong, Wang Gong Lin, Pan Cai Yu, Huang Ren Jian, Zhang Xiao Lei, Khurram Shahzad, Chen Yuan, Wu Yong An and…
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Women in Aviation, a body under Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has urged women in the aviation sector to leverage technology to enhance their roles. This call to action was made during a sensitisation program themed “Technology Empowerment for Women Industry” in Abuja. The coordinator, Ezekwe Ifeoma emphasised the importance of technology adoption, citing that weak knowledge of elementary technology can lead to setbacks, as seen in various sectors of the Nigerian economy. To this end, she encouraged them to step up their roles by embracing technology-driven solutions, adding that the aviation sector can benefit from women’s…
Following a one-week ultimatum issued by the Senate to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reconcile discrepancies in its financial records totaling over ₦210 trillion from 2017 to 2023, the company is planning a lavish retreat abroad for its top management team. However, investigation revealed that the company’s board and leadership have finalised plans for a retreat in Kigali, Rwanda on Friday. Surprisingly, the retreat was coming amid a deepening financial scandal, raising fresh concerns about accountability and insensitivity to public outrage. Recall that the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during the probe of NNPCL earlier in…
The federal government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has cleared the Republic of Togo of allegations that its universities are issuing fake certificates to students. TheHintsNews reports that in December 2024, the federal government sacked some civil servants with degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. The exercise affected federal workers who graduated from the institutions from 2017 to date. However, the House of Representatives is currently investigating a report by an undercover reporter exposing a certificate racketeering syndicate in Benin Republic that sells university degrees to willing buyers in Nigeria. To this end, the…
troops of 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Katsina State have repelled an attempt by terrorists to attack innocent citizens along the Kurfi–Batsari road in the early hours of Wednesday, neutralising eight of them. According to a statement issued Thursday, the terrorists launched a daring assault at approximately 5:00a.m. It said: “In a courageous display of professionalism and resolve, troops of 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Katsina State, dealt a decisive blow to and put an end to an attempt by terrorists to attack innocent citizens along the Kurfi–Batsari road in the early hours of Wednesday, 18th June 2025. “The…
Across West Africa’s rich historical tapestry, few figures stand as tall and as consequential as Òrànmíyàn, the Yorùbá Prince whose journey from Ilé-Ifè to Igodomigodo (now Benin) changed the course of a kingdom forever. Though his reign in Ulè-Ùbínú was brief, his legacy is enduring – etched in the traditions, titles, and royal bloodlines that define the ancient kingdom today. Despite efforts by some to rewrite history or dilute its clarity, the facts – both from oral traditions and academic records – converge on one truth: Oranmiyan was undeniably Yoruba. A Prince from Ife (Oríadé Ulé-Ufè) Born into the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 78 suspects during raids on black spots and criminal hideouts across the nation’s capital. The operation which took place late on Tuesday, June 18, was carried out by police operatives from Mpape, Katampe, Kabusa, Gwagwalada, Apo, Kubwa, and Kurudu Divisions, according to a statement issued by the Command under Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja. The police in a statement issued Thursday revealed that the raids targeted uncompleted buildings and other suspected criminal enclaves within the respective divisions. It said: “A total of 78 suspects were arrested. Exhibits recovered during the operation…
The Edo State Government has revealed that it has activated an emergency public health response to contain the recent outbreak of Diphtheria reported in certain parts of the State. The Chief Press Secretary Governor, Fred Itua in a statement issued Thursday said the state government is deploying all necessary resources and expertise to arrest the situation and safeguard the health of residents. He added that the governor was personally coordinating surveillance and monitoring efforts, working closely with the State Ministry of Health and other critical stakeholders to ensure a swift and effective containment of the disease. Itua noted: “In response,…
Edo state Governor, Monday Okpebholo has commissioned a team of environmental and hydrology experts to understudy the acclaimed flood control strategy implemented in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, during the administrations of Godswill Akpabio and Nyesom Wike as governors respectively. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Fred Itua, in a statement issued on Thursday said it was part of an effort to address the perennial flooding challenges confronting the State capital, Benin City. This initiative, he said, underscored Okpebholo’s pragmatic approach to governance, premised on learning from working models, and replicating tested solutions that deliver real results for the…
A witness, Umar Babangida on Monday told Justice J.O. Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja that Senator Liyel Imoke revealed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of May 21, 2003 did not approve the memo of his predecessor, Olu Agunloye for the award of the Mambila Hydro Power Project to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited. Babangida is The Third Prosecution Witness in the trial of the former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a statement issued Wednesday said Agunloye is facing prosecution on a seven-count…