The Nigeria Customs Service has suspended its food disposal initiative following a stampede that claimed seven lives on February 23. The deaths occurred during the distribution of 25kg bags of rice at its zonal headquarters in Yaba, Lagos State The service announced the suspension in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Monday. Mr Maiwada said that the suspension was part of the service’s resolve to ensure the safety of Nigerians and to enable it properly articulate its next line of action and not defeat the vision of the initiative. The NCS on February 20 announced…
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Super Falcons midfield maestro, Deborah Abiodun, has said the juju-like drama which unfolded in their match against Cameroon was a mere distraction by their opponents. The nine-time African champions, Super Falcons piped Cameroon’s Lionesses 1-0 in a crucial second leg Women’s Olympic football qualifier, after a pulsating encounter in Abuja. There was however a little drama which unfolded at the start of the second half inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. This was after a Cameroonian player attempted to plant a juju-like material at the Super Falcons’ goal post. It was a move probably targeted at Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentencing of 31 internet fraudsters by Justices Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Enugu and Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State. The convicts are: Pascal Chinedu, Chiemerie Edeh, Okeke Chiagozie Harrison, Chidera Victor Mmadu, Chizoba Onyedika Felix, Ekperechi David, Sunday John Cross, Enenta Ebube Michael, Nwankwo Tochukwu Firminus, Chukwuebuka Sebastine Ozoemena, Vincent Eduvie, Chisom Mbagu Augustine, Ifeanyi Samuel, Abunoko Kelly, Ikechukwu Joshua, Agada Daniel Olema, Eguiri Franklyn and Akpoze Julius. Others are, Evans…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 26, 2024 closed its case against Olugbenga Obadina and his company, Almond Projects Limited before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Obadina and Almond Projects Limited are standing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, official corruption and money laundering to the tune of N2,17,190,000 (Two Billion, Seventeen Million, One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira), being payment received from the Office of the National Security Adviser on November 28, 2015 without any contractual agreement or approval. Count three of the charge reads: “That you Olugbenga…
Swift Property Mart, a leading real estate company, is delighted to announce its exciting collaboration with Oluyemi Fasipe, widely known as Yemie Fash, a renowned social media personality and passionate youth advocate. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Yemie Fash’s influence and reach to promote E-Swift Property Mart’s services and engage with the youth market. With a strong commitment to providing exceptional real estate solutions, E-Swift Property Mart has solidified its reputation as a trusted property firm in the industry. By joining forces with Yemie Fash, the company aims to further amplify its brand, strengthen its connection with the younger…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has expressed optimism about emerging as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. Aiyedatiwa said this at a strategic meeting of officials and other members of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers, LACO-FS, in Akure A statement by the LACO-FS Director of Information, Mr Kayode Fasua, quoted the governor as saying “My supporters should continue working and never doubt as my coming victory in the primary and general elections is the promise of God.” He described his predecessor, the late governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu as a prophet, who…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will continue to put in place measures to bring succour to Nigerians. At a tripartite meeting with governors and business people in Abuja on Sunday, Mr Tinubu said that options would be explored to resolve the nation’s socio-economic challenges. The President met with governors Charles Soludo of Anambra State and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Tony Elumelu and the Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir. At the meeting, Mr Tinubu said that the government was ready to rub minds with stakeholders to find lasting solutions to…
The Diocesan Bishop of The Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Imola, Owo, Rt. Revd. Stephen Fagbemi has urged the family of Late Governor Akeredolu to put their hope in God. In his sermon titled “Jesus Christ, the sufficient High Priest”, Rt. Revd. Fagbemi also charged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on good governance, stressing that he should leave no stone unturned in keeping his agenda. Taking his sermon from the book of Hebrews 7 vs 17, he stressed that the verse is just like an answer to a question. It shows the weakness in the understanding of the priests in the old…
The Ewatomilola Cares Initiative, a non-profit organization set to host project “Every Child Matters 2.0” to donate school supplies to pupils of St Paul Nursery & Primary School, Ologede, Ikole Ekiti. The initiative aims to provide students with essential school materials such as school uniforms, sandals, notebooks, textbooks, pens, pencils, and markers. The program, is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 28th of February, 2024, at St Paul Nursery & Primary School, Ologede, About Us: Ewatomilola Cares Initiative is a non-profit organization driven by a passion for helping others. We believe that every child deserves access to basic education and a…
A cross-section of Plateau women, under the aegis of Voice of Women in Nigeria Leadership Initiative, have appealed to the federal and state governments to address the lingering security challenges, hunger and economic hardship currently confronting Nigeria. Lois Gotom, the coordinator of the group in the state, made the call during a peaceful protest it organised on Saturday in Jos. Ms Gotom said that the current economic downturn and insecurity had inflicted untold hardship on Nigerians, particularly women and children. The coordinator, who worried that the current challenges had led to the loss of lives and property in the nation,…