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19Apr

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FG enforces prices in Abuja supermarkets, plans Lagos, P’Harcourt

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Thursday carried out an enforcement raid at two supermarkets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to ensure adherence to price display and quantity regulations. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said the exercise targeted at reducing the high cost of food commodities nationwide, would be extended to Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Kaduna and other cities in the coming weeks. Abdullahi said unannounced inspections would be carried out at stores and open markets across different states as part of measures to control the abnormal price surges which had failed to respond to the appreciation of the naira in recent weeks. The FCCPC boss further disclosed plans to raid som...

Accused of N27.5m Fraud, Man Appears in Court

19Apr

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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...

Arrest Made: 19-Year-Old Male Apprehended for Assaulting a Minor in Kwara State

19Apr

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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...

Preview: Finidi George set to lead Enyimba against Sunshine Stars

19Apr

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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...

Postponement of National Assembly Resumption Due to Renovation

19Apr

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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...

Customs Seizes N1.7bn Counterfeit Drugs, NAFDAC to Analyze

19Apr

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Customs Seizes N1.7bn Counterfeit Drugs, NAFDAC to Analyze

The Nigeria Customs Service Oyo/Osun Area Command has intercepted counterfeit drugs valued at N1.7 billion, which have been handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The seized pharmaceuticals, including Augmentin tablets, Ampiclox, and Amoxycillin capsules, were found hidden in 53 sacks. NewsNow detailed on March 1, 2024, that the command, in a press conference, disclosed the seizure of the fake drugs and committed to transferring them to NAFDAC. During the handover at the command's third press conference for 2024, the Area Controller, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, also announced that the command had remitted N5,673,615,718.56 to the Federal Government in March. Present...

The Community of Ugbiyoko Shows Appreciation to Obaseki for Benin Road Reconstruction

19Apr

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The Community of Ugbiyoko Shows Appreciation to Obaseki for Benin Road Reconstruction

The residents and business owners in Ugbiyoko, Benin City, have expressed their gratitude towards the Edo State government for recommencing the reconstruction work on the Ekhewuan Barracks road. The road, which has now been paved up to Ogede, has provided relief to the residents who were previously dissatisfied with its poor condition. During a visit to the area on Wednesday, a lady named Isoken mentioned that the road's paving has significantly improved the living standards and business opportunities in the locality. She highlighted that people who were considering leaving the area have decided to stay, although she pointed out that the lack of proper drainage has caused occasional flooding during the rainy season this year. ...

Akwa Ibom’s Initiative to Repair 486 Rural Roads to Boost Agriculture

19Apr

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Akwa Ibom’s Initiative to Repair 486 Rural Roads to Boost Agriculture

The Akwa Ibom State government has committed to revamping 486 rural roads spanning the three senatorial districts of the state. The aim is to establish seamless connections between rural and urban areas. Dr. Offiong Offor, the State Commissioner of Agriculture and Rural Development, made this known in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, during a ministerial briefing titled Arise Scorecard Season 1.0, focusing on Food Security and Sufficiency. She revealed that the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, funded by the State government in partnership with the World Bank and French Development Agency, will enhance agricultural activities in rural regions. Present at the briefing were Mr. Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Emem Bob, the C...

Officials confirm Bobrisky is still in Ikoyi prison despite not committing a capital offence

19Apr

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Officials confirm Bobrisky is still in Ikoyi prison despite not committing a capital offence

The Nigeria Correctional Service has denied reports suggesting that Bobrisky, popular for his controversial persona, has been moved from the Ikoyi custodial centre to Kirikiri Prison in Lagos State. Rumors circulated that he was transferred to Kirikiri last weekend to serve his term. However, an official from NCoS, speaking to PUNCH Metro on Thursday, clarified that Bobrisky is still held in the Ikoyi prison. The official, who requested anonymity, emphasized that Bobrisky's offence did not qualify as a capital crime necessitating a transfer to a maximum-security prison. According to the source, "Bobrisky has not been moved; he is still here in Ikoyi. He was not sentenced to death and didn’t receive a life sentence either. Those with such convictions are usually held in maximu...

1,040 Illicit Drugs Found, Man Arrested for Trafficking

19Apr

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1,040 Illicit Drugs Found, Man Arrested for Trafficking

Obiefule Nwagha, a 43-year-old man, is currently in custody for transporting 1,040 tons of Indian hemp at the Ilufe waterside jetty at the Alaba International Market in Lagos State. The incident reportedly took place on April 17 around 4:30 p.m., according to PUNCH Metro. A police source from the division, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared that detectives from the Tactical Squad, Ijaniki, tracked a white Mercedes Benz mini-truck to the Ilufe Waterside Jetty. They discovered a flying boat unloading a substantial amount of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. The source revealed that 13 sacks containing a total of 1,040 wraps of the suspected Indian hemp were found. The driver o...