Beyond the Headlines
The Ogun State Command of Nigeria Police has arrested a Prophetess of Celestial Church of Christ, Oluwakemi Sotonode, also known as Marvelous Parish for allegedly obtaining money running to millions of naira from many people under false pretence. In a statement released and signed by the command spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi said the self-styled prophet of […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, advising him to be the leader of all. The President’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. “While you bask in the glory of the moment, I […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued communication platforms for Nigerians to send complaints of misconduct against police officers in the course of their duties. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of the commission, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ani called on Nigerians to take advantage of the […]
The Federal Government has announced a total shutdown of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for three days from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday to carry out special repair works on the 11.8km platform. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, said in a statement that the construction had reached a […]
The Economic and Finanacial Crimes Commission on Wednesday presented one Samuel Orie, a Compliance Officer with Guaranty Trust Bank Plc as its first prosecution witness, against Social media Influencer Adedamola Adewale, also known as Adeherself. The anti graft body stated that Adeherself was re-arraigned for alleged internet fraud before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Lagos […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the tenure of the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Freeborn Okhiria. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr Magdalene Ajani, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Mrs Ajani said the real was made via a letter, Ref: No SH/COS/17/A/1698 and dated Oct. 5, 2020. President […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office Wednesday arraigned before an Oyo State High Court, three civil servants from Osun State over fraudulent acts of N83.5m being a cooperative loan obtained from a commercial bank. The defendants, who appeared before Justice Ladiran Akintola of Ring Road High Court, Ibadan are: Adegoke Johnson […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary asset this year, despite the restriction imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The acting chairman of the EFCC, Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has asked the federal government not to dismiss calls for the restructuring of the country. In a statement by Terver Akase, his chief press secretary, Ortom said as a democratic nation, freedom of speech is guaranteed and that the voices of Nigerians should not be suppressed. Ortom’s statement comes a […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the award of contracts for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri eastern narrow gauge railway, with new branch lines and trans-shipment facilities. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, made this known when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the 18th virtual meeting […]
