In a notable development within the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Kate Mamuno Raymond, the representative of Demsa constituency, has been appointed as the majority leader. As the sole female legislator among the 25 members of the Assembly, her appointment holds significant importance. The Speaker of the Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, announced this decision during the…
uhu Ribadu has assumed the position of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), taking over from Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd). In his official statement upon assuming office, Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, expressed his commitment to meeting the expectations of Nigerians and ensuring the country’s security from all forms of threats. Ribadu emphasized…
The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Mr. Akeem Yusuf, has issued a directive to intensify security measures throughout the state ahead of the peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. During a monthly conference with senior officers, area commanders, divisional police officers (DPOs), tactical and operational commanders, Mr. Yusuf emphasized the importance of strengthening security to prevent any…
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully apprehended 47 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The arrests took place on June 23, 2023, in the Ikere Road and Iworoko areas of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The operation was conducted based on intelligence gathered on their alleged cyber fraud…
A 32-year-old man named Daniel Udoh has been ordered by a Family Court sitting at Oke-Eda in Akure, Ondo State, to be remanded in the Olokuta Correctional Centre. The court made this decision in response to charges of sexual abuse and exploitation involving a 3-year-old girl. Residing at No. 5, Alayere Community, Oda Road area…
In an official statement released by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. The government extends warm greetings and felicitations to the Muslim Ummah, both within the country and abroad. The statement emphasizes…
The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has officially confirmed the tragic death of three medical students who were reported missing after their boat overturned during a leisurely cruise in Calabar on Saturday, June 24. These medical students, members of the Nigeria Medical Students Association (NIMSA), had gathered from various universities across…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have finalized plans for a collaborative effort focused on financial inclusion. In a recent statement, the CBN announced that strategic discussions were held between the two entities to explore deeper collaboration in enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria. During the discussions, Folashodun…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a notification to its customers, informing them of an upcoming electricity tariff increase starting from July 1, 2023. The decision to review the tariff is attributed to the fluctuation of the Naira in the exchange rate. According to the statement released on Sunday, June 25, the exchange…
Following the payment of a N7 million ransom, Mrs. Rukkayat Musa, a newlywed, and her two sisters-in-law, who were abducted by gunmen in Kwara State, have been successfully released. The trio regained their freedom in the early hours of Sunday, June 25, 2023. The kidnapping took place last Wednesday when the assailants entered the couple’s…
