Tag: Investigation
Police Justify Use of Leg Restraints on Dismissed Officer
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Police Force has defended its use of leg restraints on Vincent Makinde, a dismissed officer, refuting claims of inhumane treatment and unjustified detention. In a statement on Wednesday, Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi explained that Makinde was dismissed in 2022 after an orderly room trial found him guilty of multiple offences, including…
Akpabio Defends Tinubu’s Tax Bills, Calls Critics Uninformed
Kehinde Fajobi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s four proposed tax bills, saying detractors fail to grasp the reforms’ significance. Akpabio made the statement on Wednesday during President Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates to the National Assembly. He commended the administration’s “groundbreaking tax reform initiative,” describing it as…
NCAA, NSIB Meet Over Crashed Rivers Helicopter
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) are set to meet to exchange information on the helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu confirmed the meeting to Vanguard on Wednesday, stating that more details would be provided after the discussions. “I don’t have the…
NCAA Denies Role in Alleged Sale of Nigerian Aircraft to Iran
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has denied involvement in the alleged sale of Nigerian-registered aircraft and confirmed ongoing investigations into the claims. Speaking on TVC News’ Beyond 100 Days programme on Tuesday night, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, dismissed the allegations as baseless but stressed the…
Beyoncé Becomes Most RIAA-Certified Female Artist in History
Beyoncé, the iconic singer whose influence knows no bounds, has made history as the most certified female artist of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With a recent wave of certifications for some of her standout tracks, the Queen has amassed a record-breaking 103 RIAA-certified titles, solidifying her legendary status.…
FRSC Warns Motorists After Crash Causes Gridlock on Kara Bridge
Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command, has urged motorists to exercise caution following a crash on Kara Bridge, Berger, along the Ibadan-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which occurred early Wednesday, involved a trailer carrying containers that fell, narrowing the lanes and causing severe traffic congestion. In a…
Nsulu Communities Protest Proposed Abia Airport Location
Kehinde Fajobi Thirteen communities in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have voiced strong opposition to the proposed location of the Abia Airport project in their villages. They argue that the project, if allowed to proceed, would displace millions of residents and destroy their farmlands, which are crucial for their livelihoods.…
‘You Didn’t Fall from Heaven, We Made You’ — Secondus Slams Wike
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has revealed that he, alongside God and some political leaders, played a pivotal role in shaping the political journey of the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Secondus made this statement while accompanying Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State to…
CAC Deregisters 300,000 Companies in One Year
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a sweeping crackdown on dormant companies, deregistering over 300,000 entities within a year as part of its efforts to cleanse Nigeria’s corporate registration system. In an exclusive interview with The Nation in Abuja, the Registrar General, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, shed light on the unprecedented exercise. “From October…
Red Line Crossed: Gov Eno Speaks on Sacked Ibom Power MD
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has broken his silence a month after the abrupt dismissal of the former Managing Director of the state-owned Ibom Power Company, Engr. Meyen Etukudoh. The governor, who had faced public criticism for his silence on the matter, addressed the issue on the 17th of December, 2024, during the…
Kwara Govt Breaks Silence on Withheld November Salaries for LG Workers
The Kwara State government has responded to the 72-hour ultimatum issued by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the non-payment of November 2024 salaries for local government workers. Dr. Hauwa Nuru, the Commissioner for Finance, revealed in a statement from Ilorin on the 17th of December, 2024, that the affected workers…
NPFL Imposes Severe Sanctions on Ikorodu City FC for Security Breaches
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced significant sanctions against Ikorodu City FC following a series of security violations during their Match Day 17 fixture against Remo Stars over the weekend. The club has been fined a total of N3 million and banned from hosting home fans for their next two matches. The NPFL…
Delta Assembly Lifts Suspension on Two Members After Alleged Misconduct
The Delta State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension on two of its members, Dafe Chukudi and Oboro Preyor, who were suspended in November over alleged gross misconduct. The decision to recall the lawmakers was made during a plenary session in Asaba on Tuesday, as announced by the Speaker, Dennis Guwor. Chukudi, representing the…
Ebonyi Govt Approves N5bn for Workers’ Housing Project
The Ebonyi State Government has approved over N5 billion for the construction of 126 housing units for its workers. The approval was made during the State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abakaliki, as disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Okpor. According to Mr. Okpor, the council approved a unit cost of…
Pope Francis Reveals Escape from Two Assassination Attempts During Iraq Visit
Pope Francis narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic trip to Iraq in March 2021, according to excerpts from his forthcoming autobiography, Hope. The excerpts, published by Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, detail the harrowing events surrounding the pontiff’s visit to the country. The Vatican’s security team was alerted to the threats by…
Bayelsa Gov’s Aide Convicted for Assault, Sentenced to Jail
A Bayelsa State High Court has convicted Mr. Prudent Oguruguru, Senior Special Assistant on General Duties to Governor Duoye Diri, of charges related to the assault of a man, Ubong Effiong Ubek. The assault occurred on February 20, 2024, in Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa Local Government Area, where the victim was allegedly left unconscious after the altercation.…
CBN Imposes N100,000 Daily Limit on PoS Withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a daily cash withdrawal limit of N100,000 per customer on Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote a cashless economy. In a circular titled ‘Cash-out limits for agent banking transactions’ sent to deposit money banks, microfinance banks, mobile money operators, and super-agents, the…
Irish Regulator Fines Meta €251m Over Facebook Data Breach
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined €251 million ($263 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a data protection failure that allowed hackers to access millions of Facebook accounts. The DPC announced the fine on Tuesday, citing a security flaw in Facebook’s video upload function as the vulnerability that enabled…
Court Sentences Father, Stepmother to Life for Murder
A UK court has sentenced Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. The sentencing took place on Tuesday at London’s Old Bailey court, where the judge described their actions as a “despicable campaign of abuse.” Sara’s body was discovered with bite marks, bruises, broken…
Rivers State Christmas Discount Market Returns After 10-Year Suspension
The Rivers State Government has announced the return of the Christmas Discount Market, 10 years after its last edition. The market will open on Thursday, December 18, at the Elekahia Stadium in Port Harcourt and will run until December 28. The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, John Otamiri, disclosed this in an interview with Channels…