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Feb
18
2025
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NEXIM Bank Official Sentenced To Jail Term For Fraud

NEXIM Bank Official Sentenced To Jail Term For Fraud

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The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Ugenyi Kalu, before Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos for fraud. The convict, a banker with NEXIM Bank, was arraigned on a five-count charge, bordering on official corruption and gratification. One of the counts reads: “That you, Ugenyi Kalu sometime in November 2016 in Lagos within the Lagos Judicial Division being the head of Lagos Region of NEXIM Bank, received monetary benefit for yourself in the sum of N4,000,000 (Four Million Naira) from one Obi Ogoh on account…
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Feb
18
2025
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Biometric Data Capture For Taraba Civil Servants Runs Into Hitches, Suspended

Biometric Data Capture For Taraba Civil Servants Runs Into Hitches, Suspended

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By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Biometric data capture exercise for Taraba State civil servants, which was scheduled to commence on Monday, February 17, at the Office of the State Accountant General, failed to hold. The reasons the exercise failed to hold on day one could not be ascertained by our correspondent who visited the State Ministry of Finance headquarters, Jalingo, venue of the exercise, for routine media coverage. From as early as 9.00 am, the Accountant General's Office in particular was filled to capacity with workers from different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who came to honour the invitation. Our correspondent…
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Feb
18
2025
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Middle Belt Mourns Clark,Says Demise A Loss Of Fighter For Equity, Justice, All-inclusive Nigeria

Middle Belt Mourns Clark,Says Demise A Loss Of Fighter For Equity, Justice, All-inclusive Nigeria

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna, and Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Middle Belt Forum (MBF) on Tuesday, February 18, said it was deeply devastated by the passing of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a revered nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF). The forum stated that the demise of Chief Clark marks the end of an era for Nigeria’s struggle for equity, justice, and true federalism. According to a statement by MBF spokesman, Luka Binniyat, the President of MBF, Dr. Bitrus Pogu, has expressed profound sorrow over the death, emphasizing Chief Clark’s unwavering commitment to the progress…
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Feb
18
2025
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Electricity Consumers In Effurun Allege Extortion By BEDC Workers

Electricity Consumers In Effurun Allege Extortion By BEDC Workers

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By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Scores of electricity consumers in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA)of Delta State have protested the alarming rate of extortion being perpetrated in the area by staff members of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC),which serves the area. During the protest, the embittered consumers condemned the increasing rate in which the staff extort them, especially consumers at Ugbolokposo, part of Uti, Okoribi, Alegbo and neighbouring communities. “Most cases, the staff in the area come with fake uniformed officers and youths to force us to give them. This is embarrassing and we condemn this outrageous attitude being extended…
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Feb
17
2025
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Taraba PDP Boss Laments Virulent Social Media Criticism Of Govt Policies

Taraba PDP Boss Laments Virulent Social Media Criticism Of Govt Policies

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By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, has lamented what he described as unnecessary criticisms of the state government's activities on various social media platforms. Bawa, who accused social media users of peddling fake news in their criticisms, advised that they should be constructive in nature. Bawa was speaking on the occasion of the turbanning ceremony of the Personal Assistant (P.A.) to Governor Agbu Kefas on Political Matters and Administration, Barrister Luka Agbu. The Chairman, who said the effect of fake news in any given society can be disastrous,…
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Feb
17
2025
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Alleged $340,000 Fraud: Judge Orders Mercy Chinwo’s Ex Manager To Appear in Court

Alleged $340,000 Fraud: Judge Orders Mercy Chinwo’s Ex Manager To Appear in Court

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Justice A.O. Owoeye of Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, on Monday, February 17, 2025 held that Mr. Ezekiel Thankgod must appear in court to take his plea and adjourned till March 6, 2025 for his arraignment. Mr. Thankgod, ex-manager of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo has consistently evaded arraignment by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prompting a warrant of arrest to be issued on him by the court during January 16, 2025 proceedings. Thankgod is to be arraigned on a three-count charge, bordering on money laundering and dishonest conversion to the tune of $340,000. One of the charges reads: "That EZEKIEL ONYEDIKACHUKWU THANKGOD and EEZEE GLOBAL CONCEPTS…
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Feb
16
2025
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FG Doesn’t Want To Arraign Me Before Judges Who Can Give Justice, So I’ll Remain In Detention Till They Do Right Thing -Nnamdi Kanu

FG Doesn’t Want To Arraign Me Before Judges Who Can Give Justice, So I’ll Remain In Detention Till They Do Right Thing -Nnamdi Kanu

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By our reporter Detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Saturday, February 15, claimed that the Federal Government (FG) is deliberately shielding his case in court "from judges and justices that are deemed to be committed to justice even when it means that the FG must lose." He said there exist judges in the country who can give "even-handed justice", alleging that government did not want him to appear before such. In an open letter, Kanu, therefore, vowed to remain in detention until an impartial judge is found who has jurisdiction and "constitutional muster" to…
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Feb
15
2025
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Self-sufficiency: FCTA To Organize Training For Vice-Principals

Self-sufficiency: FCTA To Organize Training For Vice-Principals

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By our reporter Training and retraining of staff members of any organization inject critical revitalization of knowledge and energy for the achievement of set goals,aside imparting fresh competencies. For the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the government of Nigeria's national capital, these tools are indispensable to engender a better society and general happiness. The Education Secretariat (equivalent of State Ministry of Education) of FCTA is set to host a two-day training for Vice-Principals (Academics) of its many secondary schools. In line with global and national economic demands, the training will focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education. A statement issued by…
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Feb
15
2025
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Tinubu Leads Prominent Nigerians To Mourn The Late Chief Adebanjo

Tinubu Leads Prominent Nigerians To Mourn The Late Chief Adebanjo

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Overwhelmed by the death of detribalized Nigerian, elder statesman, nationalist, distinguished lawyer and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of the icon. He said Chief Adebanjo will be deeply missed. Chief Adebanjo died on Friday, February 14,at 96. In a tribute he personally wrote, Tinubu said his regular interventions in national affairs, which enriched our political discourse will be missed by Nigerians. Tinubu wrote:“I received the news of the passing of one of the Afenifere leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, with profound sorrow. "Nigeria has lost a political leader…
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Feb
13
2025
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Taraba ALGON Boss Condoles With Kefas, Others

Taraba ALGON Boss Condoles With Kefas, Others

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By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Chairman, Taraba State chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. (Dr.) Aminu Jauro Hassan, has commiserated with the State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, over the tragic death of three staff members of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in the state. Dr. Hassan, who doubles as Chairman, Jalingo Local Government Area (LGA) of the North-East Nigerian State, also sympathized with members of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), civil servants, particularly LG staff, over the demise. The three NULGE officials died in a motor accident along Wukari-Jalingo road while returning from Abuja, the nation's…
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