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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

Yahoo Boy Sentenced to Two Years in Abuja for Fraud and Money Laundering

The extravagant lifestyle of a self-proclaimed “Young Billionaire” has come to an end as he was sentenced to two years in prison in Abuja. The convict, Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, also known as “Young Billionaire,” was found guilty of impersonation and money laundering.   In a statement, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed that […]

Crime

Police Launch Monthly Weapon Audits to Curb Loss of Firearms to Criminals

The Nigeria Police Force has introduced a monthly audit of arms and ammunition across its commands to address the increasing loss of firearms to criminals nationwide.   This decision follows a growing trend of firearms falling into the hands of hoodlums, attributed to officer negligence, inadequate weapon handling skills, and ineffective deployment strategies by senior […]

Crime

Ogun: Five Egba Chiefs bag six months imprisonment 

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo area of Abeokuta on Wednesday sentenced five Egba Chiefs to six months imprisonment, for maliciously damaging the sealed letter and removing the caution tape placed on Ogboni Igbore house, which was pasted by the Abeokuta South local government.   The five Igbore Chiefs are Anthony Ogunseye, 55, (Apena […]

News

Uzodimma Launches Armed Forces Emblem, Calls for Citizen Support

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has officially launched the emblem of the Armed Forces ahead of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day commemoration. The event, held yesterday, provided a reflective moment for the governor as he paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of military personnel. In his remarks, Uzodimma expressed deep nostalgia while honoring […]

Politics

Ogun West Deserves to Produce the Next Governor – Gboyega Isiaka

The member representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon federal constituency in the House of Representatives and a former governorship candidate in Ogun state, Hon Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI) spoke about his constituency, economic reforms of the federal government, Ogun State politics and others. YINKA OLADOYINBO brings excerpts:   Having contested governorship election thrice, why did you decide to […]

News

Zulum Signs N615.8 Billion 2025 Budget into Law

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has signed the 2025 appropriation bill, valued at N615.86 billion, into law. The budget estimate of N584.76 billion was initially presented by Zulum on December 9, 2024. After deliberations, the State Assembly approved it on December 24 with an upward adjustment of N31 billion. During a brief ceremony […]