By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- In a major breakthrough against kidnapping and human trafficking, operatives of the FCT Police Command’s Scorpion Squad, have successfully arrested fourteen (14) suspected kidnappers and rescued twenty-three (23) victims, all foreign nationals, from captivity. The intelligence-led operation took place at about 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that eight of the fourteen pre-qualified associations have successfully completed the submission of all required documents. The development was revealed in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a strong warning to car dealers across the country to be vigilant and avoid being used by individuals seeking to launder illicit funds or finance terrorism through vehicle purchases. According to...
‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift has retained the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks, with ‘Golden’ by Hunter/X:EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI in second. ‘Ordinary’ by Alex Warren, ‘Opalite’ by Taylor Swift and ‘Elizabeth Taylor ’ by Taylor Swift ranked third, fourth,...
Medical experts have urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles and seek timely medical evaluation to reduce the growing risk of stomach (gastric) cancer — a disease often detected late due to its vague symptoms. Dr. Vincent Osoka, a General Surgery Resident at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, stressed...
By RAY UMUKORO – Nigeria’s maverick entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga, Africa’s fastest growing e-commerce powerhouse, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, last weekend made history for himself and the nation as he was honoured with two global awards of distinction by Forbes and Euro Knowledge. The Oxford-trained Prince...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Thursday, confirmed the death of one adult male from a three-storey building that collapsed in the Apapa area of Lagos. LASEMA also confirmed that eight others were rescued from the building. The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Chinelo Eneanya, on Thursday told a n Abuja high court, that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele’s Naira notes redesign brought economic hardship to Nigerians. Eneanya, an investigator with the EFCC was the seventh prosecution witness (PW7)in Emefiele ‘s trial on...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not charge former Power and Steel minister, Dr Olu Agunloye, with six billion dollars fraud. Agunloye in his writ of summons in the defamation suit marked FCT/HC/CV/1199/2024, filed by his counsel, Adeola Adedipe SAN, claimed that the EFCC damaged his good name...
by EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja In a decisive move aimed at reinvigorating leadership, strengthening command structures and repositioning the Nigerian Army (NA) for heightened operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Federal Government has intensified efforts to actualize the implementation of the National Single Window at the nation’s ports by 2026. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said the policy aimed at creating a single platform to harmonise documentation, minimise human contact, and bring full...
As military investigators continue probing the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, PREMIUM TIMES has exclusively obtained details of the identities of 16 of the top military officers allegedly involved in the failed attempt. Sources with details of the ongoing investigations earlier told this medium that 14...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has been commended for reviving the long-abandoned Kabala–Costain dualisation project, which his administration inherited at only 35 percent completion. The Chief Consultant to the project, Engr. Shakiruddeen Adesina Akinloye, disclosed this during an inspection visit, clarifying that contrary to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to intensify efforts to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities across the country, emphasising that Nigerians expect results, not excuses. President Tinubu delivered this charge on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, following the...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos- Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has confirmed that six people lost their lives in a series of fatal accidents that occurred between October 29 and 30 along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near Kara Bridge. According to the FRSC Lagos Sector Public Education...
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Chief Ayiri Emami, has appealed to the Federal Government not to approve the implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel brought into Nigeria. He made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, saying if approved...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, struck out the criminal charge filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and its top officials. Justice Hauwa Yilwa struck out the suit, in a ruling, following an application for the withdrawal of the...
As part of the economic revitalisation efforts of his administration, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the commencement of exporting plastic products, marking a significant stride towards self-sufficiency. The governor emphasised that the move is a strategic part of a broader agenda to industrialise the state and wean it...
House of Representatives witnessed a wave of defections on Thursday as five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Enugu State and one Labour Party (LP) lawmaker from Plateau State officially crossed over to the All Progressives Congress (APC). During plenary, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read the individual letters...
Senate at plenary on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Dr Bernard Doro for appointment as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the confirmation followed the screening of the nominee by the Committee of the Whole. Doro, while responding to questions...