Edo court jails 19 internet fraudsters
Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Tuesday convicted and sentenced 19 internet fraudsters to prison for fraud. The convicts are Fidelis Esajini, Nicholas Azeke, Marvellous Alakpa, Adelike Ifeakachukwu Destiny, Osamwingie Osarenwinda, Mathias Friday Gbenga; Collins Etiosa Iyekeoretin, Anyanwu Miracle, Justice Aifo, Emmanuel Efetobor. Others include […]
Tinubu’s commitment tested by subsidy removal – APC chieftain
The ruling All Progressives Congress has described the subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, as the first acid test of President Bola Tinubu. This was revealed by the National Vice Chairman of APC for North-West, Salihu Lukman, in a statement issued in Abuja titled ‘Nigerian Democracy and the Challenge of Governance.’ […]
China trade with Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war
China’s total trade with Russia in May soared to levels not seen since the beginning of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, official data showed Wednesday, as Beijing steps up support for its sanctions-hit ally. Trade between the two countries last month was worth $20.5 billion, data from Beijing showed, with Chinese imports from Russia worth $11.3 […]
Lawyer hails Adeleke for backing 38-year-old as Osun speaker
Abuja-based Legal Practitioner, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke and the 26-member Osun State House of Assembly for backing the election of a 38-year-old member, Adewale Egbedun, as the Speaker of the Eighth Assembly. The lawyer said the election of youth as the head of the state legislature is a testament to the youth […]
Abuja pastors want Christian Speaker, Senate president
A delegation of Abuja-based pastors and bishops on Tuesday called on Federal lawmakers-elect and the All Progressive Congress to imbibe the spirit of balance, and equity in the leadership of the 1oth National Assembly by making Christians the Speaker of the Senate and House of Representatives. The pastors under the umbrella of Nigeria Coalition of […]
Gov Nwifuru will not fail Ebonyi – APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, in Ebonyi State, Chief Chibueze Nwigwe, has said Governor Francis Nwifuru has no reason to fail residents of the state. Nwigwe expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated governor will turn around the economic fortunes of the state and create wealth for the masses, especially the youth and women. […]
Lai Mohammed gets international lobbying job
Less than 2 weeks after leaving office as Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has been appointed as the managing partner of an international lobbying firm, Ballard Partners. His appointment was announced in a statement shared on the firm’s official Twitter page on Tuesday. “Ballard Partners, one of the top government relations firms […]
Why I withdrew from Lagos WTT Contender – Aruna
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, has explained why he will not participate in the upcoming World Table Tennis Contender in Lagos. In a video post on his Instagram handle @quadriaruna on Tuesday, Aruna said the development was due to club engagements. “Nothing is as good as playing in front of my home fans and […]
Experts advocate e-learning for special needs students
Experts in the field of special education in Nigeria have canvassed for the inclusion and adoption of e-learning in the teaching and learning of special education in the country. The experts who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 34th National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers emphasised the need for leveraging […]
SEC partners SON on commodities standardisation
The Securities and Exchange Commission says it has partnered with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria to develop standards for commodities meant for exports in a bid to grow the economy, provide jobs for Nigerians as well as provide the nation with foreign exchange. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission on Tuesday, […]