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Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha appeals five-year jail sentence for sexual assault
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal against his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor.
State Police: Experts seek proper legal framework, disagree with IGP
Security experts have differed with the inspector-general police (IGP) over his assertion that Nigeria is not matured or prepared for state police.
Reps summon Minister for ‘disobeying’ President Tinubu’s directive on boards dissolution
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Steel Development has summoned the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, over alleged disobedience to President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the dissolution of all boards of agencies, parastatals, as well as financial and administrative infractions by the National Steel Council (NSC).
NSIB commences investigation of Dana Aircraft runway excursion at Lagos Airport
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into the runway excursion incident involving an aircraft belonging to Dana Air, which occurred on Tuesday morning after a downpour.
EFCC freezes 300 illegal forex accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has frozen 300 illegal forex accounts trading on a peer-to-peer platform.
EFCC to arraign Emefiele on fresh charge, says he printed N684.5m notes with N18.9bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for approving the printing of N684.5m notes at the rate of N18.96bn.
Bello withdrew $720,000 from Kogi’s account to pay child’s school fee in advance – EFCC Chairman
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday said former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello withdrew $720,000 from Kogi’s account to pay his child’s school fees abroad in advance.
Federal Government, 25 States eye 3GWs Electricity from Solar Energy
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to partner with the state governments in facilitating the shift towards their increased participation in the electricity market as envisioned by the Electricity Act, 2023 so as to tackle the issues associated with power supply in the country.
Onakoya: Playing Chess from The Slum to World Record by Reuben Abati
Tunde Onakoya, the 29-year-old Nigerian Chess Master who has just broken the World Record for the longest chess marathon is most appropriately an embodiment of the Nigerian can-do spirit, the capacity of the average Nigerian to snatch victory from the depths of despair, indeed just when you think it is over, the Nigerian is so resilient, he keeps foraging for faith.
EFCC arrests, grills ex-Minister Hadi Sirika over alleged N8bn fraud
Hadi Sirika, former Nigerian Aviation Minister is currently being grilled by investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over alleged N8bn money laundering.