THE Nigeria Customs Services, NCS, has upgraded its electronic auction (e-auction) platform in line with its commitment to continuously improve its services. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Comptroller of Customs Adewale Adeniyi had earlier, on January …
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EXECUTIVE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has described illegal mining activities across the country as threats to economic growth and development. He made this disclosure in Ilorin on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the 5th Annual Conference of the National Council on …
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THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said its air component of Operation Hadin Kai has eliminated three top commanders of the Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Baba, disclosed this in the weekly report of the operations of the military …
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Nigerian prosecutors have levied 14 additional criminal charges, including forgery and conspiracy, against ex-central bank governor Godwin Emefiele. NIGERIAN prosecutors on Thursday added 14 new criminal charges, including forgery, against former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele in the most high-profile corruption case under President Bola Tinubu. Emefiele, who presided over …
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, is set to deepen ongoing investigation into activities of the Edo State Internal Revenue Services with a view to finding out how much was generated, disbursed and remitted from 2008 to the end of the tenure of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the state. The …
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The IMF greenlights a $941 million lending boost for Kenya, providing immediate relief with a $624.5 million disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programmes. THE IMF on Wednesday approved a $941 million lending boost to Kenya, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million, offering …
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TWO persons were on Thursday night kidnapped when gunmen invaded the Nigerian Post Army estate in Abuja, Newsextra24 reported. The wife and one of the in-laws of a legal practitioner Cyril Adikwu, were whisked away during the incident that occurred at about 10:00 p.m. in the Phase 2 area of …
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THE Minister of Power and Steel under the administration of ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo, Olu Agunloye, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre. According to Newsextra24, Agunloye was released after meeting up with his bail condition. It was reported that Agunloye was released on Friday. The spokesperson for the Federal …
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AS the battle for the primaries of the Edo State gubernatorial election gets hotter, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has made a case for one of the candidates, Professor Odion Akhaine. The group contends that Odion Akhaine deserves the ticket because of his role as the General Secretary of the …
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THE Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State. The apex court dismissed the appeal filed against Sani’s election by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its governorship candidate, Isah Ashiru. Trojan News reports that the judgment was unanimous and no cost was awarded. …
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