EFCC arraigns alleged online gay predator for $8,420 scam in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Abdulrahim Dangana before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court. The defendant faces a one-count charge that borders on obtaining by false pretence. The anti-graft commission told the…
Mali gives ECOWAS representative 72 hours to leave country
A government statement said the envoy was declared “persona non grata in view of his actions incompatible with his status”. Mali has declared the Special Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “persona non grata” and given…
Police are unwilling to arrest herdsmen: Gov. Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has accused the Nigerian police of not being willing to arrest errant herdsmen in Ondo. Yes, you have criminal trespass. It should be treated by the state. All we had before Amotekun was the police that had…
Bala Goes Tough On Erring LG Chairmen
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed of has threatened to deal with any local government chairmen or state government officials found to be conniving with bandits because of ambition or to perpetuate criminal activity. He said the way and manner in…
FG articulating policies, strategies to overcome national challenges – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that the Federal Government is responding to the challenges and opportunities of the moment by articulating forward-looking policies and strategies to achieve national goals. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and…
Google to partner UNESCO to support Digital Journalism training in Africa
Google has launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to enhance journalists’ training in Africa. The announcement was made during the inaugural Google News Initiative (GNI) for Africa virtual event that started on Monday 25 October 2021 and…
I warned Sunday Igboho after meeting Buhari, but he didn’t listen – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has disclosed that after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, he had advised Sunday Igboho over his then actions. He said Igboho failed to listen to the president’s warning due to wrong advice…