Friday, April 19

38 children allegedly trafficked by fake Rev Sister – NAPTIP’s Arrest
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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38 children allegedly trafficked by fake Rev Sister – NAPTIP’s Arrest

In Delta State, the Edo Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has apprehended an individual posing as a Reverend Sister for supposedly trafficking 38 children. According to PUNCH Metro, the accused, Maryvianney Ikejimba also known as Oluchi, aged 40, alongside an accomplice named Chidera (currently missing), transferred the children to two orphanages under the pretense of providing them with improved care. These children were reportedly handed over to the perpetrators by their parents at a farm community in Enugu-Awka adjacent to the Monastery, Ilah, in Delta State. Following a tip-off, Ikejimba was apprehended by NAPTIP while trying to recruit more children at the farm community. ...
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Anambra State Ex-Governor Obiano’s Passport Released for Medical Trip
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Anambra State Ex-Governor Obiano’s Passport Released for Medical Trip

Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, was unsuccessful in his attempt to dismiss the N4bn theft charges brought against him by the EFCC on Thursday. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja rejected Obiano's objection challenging the EFCC's authority to prosecute him. However, the court granted Obiano's request for the release of his passport for a medical trip. Justice Ekwo scheduled the trial to commence on June 27 and ordered Obiano to return his passport after the medical trip. Obiano, who was charged on January 24, faces nine counts related to the alleged misappropriation of Anambra State security funds amounting to N4bn. In his objection filed through his ...
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Positive Impact on Egg Prices Due to Maize Release in Lagos – PAN
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Positive Impact on Egg Prices Due to Maize Release in Lagos – PAN

The Chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Mojeed Iyiola, highlighted the beneficial effects of the maize palliative provided by the Lagos State government to its members. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, Iyiola expressed gratitude for the approximately 150,000 tons of maize received in February as relief to mitigate the impact of high feed prices. The main advantage of this support was the reduction in production costs for many poultry farmers in the state. Iyiola stated, "The palliative had a positive impact as it led to a drop in the prices of certain poultry products, particularly eggs." Prior to the intervention, a crate of eggs was being sold for N3,500 to N3,700 at the farm gate. After the support, price...
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The call for SGF’s help amidst leadership crisis by NANS
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The call for SGF’s help amidst leadership crisis by NANS

A plea has been made by the National Association of Nigerian Students to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The plea demands the arrest and prosecution of the factional President of NANS, Pedro Obi, for allegedly impersonating NANS President, Lucky Emonefe. In a show of solidarity, Emonefe led hundreds of students in a rally to the SGF's office where he submitted the petition to Akume. The petition was received on the SGF's behalf by the Deputy Security Officer, Haliru Musa. In an interview with NewsNow, Obi claimed victory in the election by stating, "I won with 212 votes against my opponents, Sunday, who had 49 votes, and Lucky Emonefe, who had about 64 votes." There has been a leadership crisis within the association with each f...
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Ogun State’s Efforts to Enhance Security on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Ogun State’s Efforts to Enhance Security on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State recently unveiled surveillance drones acquired by the state to be used on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The drones, operated by trained personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, aim to address criminal activities along the highway. Additionally, the governor delivered 25 patrol vans to the state police force during a ceremony attended by Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun emphasized the importance of integrating technology into law enforcement strategies for effective crime prevention. During his three-day visit ...
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Government Action to Regulate Supermarket Prices in Abuja and Plans for Other Cities
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Government Action to Regulate Supermarket Prices in Abuja and Plans for Other Cities

In an effort to ensure compliance with price display and quantity regulations, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission conducted an enforcement raid at two supermarkets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, announced that the initiative aimed to address the high cost of food items nationwide, with plans to extend the enforcement to other cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Kaduna, among others, in the coming weeks. Abdullahi emphasized the importance of unannounced inspections at both stores and open markets across different states as part of efforts to curb abnormal price surges that have not corresponded to the recent appreciation of the naira. The FCCPC boss also...
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Accused of N27.5m Fraud, Man Appears in Court
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Accused of N27.5m Fraud, Man Appears in Court

Before the Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, a 47-year-old man named Tokunbo Daramola was brought before the authorities by the Nigeria Police on suspicion of committing a N27.5m fraud. Daramola faced a charge of obtaining by false pretence put forward against him by the police. During the court session, the prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Ben Ekundayo, disclosed that the defendant allegedly perpetrated the crime in July 2023. According to Ekundayo, the incident took place around 10 am at Ladipo Kuku Street, off Allen Avenue, Lagos. The prosecutor added that Daramola purportedly defrauded and caused a financial loss to Prohaul Energy & Logistics Limited by presenting an old...
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Arrest Made: 19-Year-Old Male Apprehended for Assaulting a Minor in Kwara State
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Arrest Made: 19-Year-Old Male Apprehended for Assaulting a Minor in Kwara State

In a recent development, the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has captured a 19-year-old male, Jamiu Akande, on accusations of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in the Pakata Area of Ilorin, situated in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Sources close to the NSCDC reveal that the suspect initiated the illicit act with the victim back in December 2023 and has been engaging in inappropriate conduct with her on a regular basis. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, Ayoola Michael ASC, disclosed that the suspect, known to frequently visit Babareke House in Ipata Oloje, began sexually assaulting the victim on December 1, 2023. "Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect w...
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Preview: Finidi George set to lead Enyimba against Sunshine Stars
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Preview: Finidi George set to lead Enyimba against Sunshine Stars

Enyimba's head coach, Finidi George, is determined to guide his team to victory against Sunshine Stars in their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League match. The game, set for match-day 31, will take place at the Akure Township Stadium. George, a former Nigerian winger, believes that his team is fully aware of the importance of the match and the need to elevate their performance. Despite Sunshine Stars currently struggling in 16th place on the league table with 35 points, George expects them to put up a tough fight. However, he insists that Enyimba will be aiming for nothing less than a victory in Akure. In a statement posted on Enyimba's official Instagram page on Thursday, George said, "The team understands the significance of Sunday's match. We will approac...
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Postponement of National Assembly Resumption Due to Renovation
19Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Postponement of National Assembly Resumption Due to Renovation

In order to facilitate the comprehensive renovation of the main chambers, the resumption of plenary sessions for the National Assembly has once again been postponed until April 30. Following the Easter and Eid recess, both the Senate and the House of Representatives initially delayed their return to April 23. However, the resumption of plenary was further postponed on Thursday. The Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, issued a notice announcing the rescheduled resumption and confirmed that lawmakers would be gathering in the main chambers upon return. Since September 2022, both legislative houses have been operating from temporary chambers as renovation work on their revered chambers by Visible Construction Company Nigeria Limited, which began in July 2022...
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