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The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called on paramilitary agencies in the state to intensify patrols to prevent crime and criminality. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among various security agencies to maintain peace and stability, stressing that meaningful development can only thrive in a secure environment. Ibas made this statement during a meeting with heads of paramilitary organizations at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. He acknowledged their contributions to maintaining law and order in Rivers State and urged them to participate actively in joint operations designed to weaken the capabilities of criminal elements. According to Ibas, criminals gain ground when law-abiding citizens are unable to conduct their legitimate businesses freely. He, therefore, stressed the need for security agencies to prioritize the interests of the people and the nation while carrying out their duties. Ibas directed the paramilitary ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. This development was announced by the EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, through a public notice shared on the agency’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu, 51, hails from Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State. Her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja. The agency has urged anyone with relevant information about her whereabouts to contact its offices in various states, including Abuja, or reach out via its official hotline and email. Prior to being declared wanted, Achimugu had been summoned by the EFCC to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5, 2025, to clarify issues related to an ongoing investigation involving alleged money laundering and a high-profile investment scam. The letter, dated March 4, was signed by Adebayo Adeniyi, the EFCC’s acting zona...

The Premier League has announced the scheduling of two summer transfer windows this year, a decision attributed to "exceptional" circumstances arising from the FIFA Club World Cup. The first window, deviating from the usual schedule, will open from Sunday, June 1, to Tuesday, June 10, and then temporarily close before reopening on Monday, June 16. The second transfer window will adhere to the standard schedule, closing on Monday, September 1.  This adjustment is in response to FIFA's announcement of an interim transfer window for clubs participating in the Club World Cup, allowing teams such as Chelsea and Manchester City to reinforce their squads and finalize contract extensions prior to the tournament's commencement in the United States on June 14. This decision was made following a Premier League meeting on Thursday, where an agreement was reached to accommodate the needs of clubs involved in the FIFA Club World Cup, while also addressing concerns from other Premi...

The Lagos State Government has articulated its strategic partnership with EnterpriseNGR , operating under the Lagos International Financial Council (LIFC) platform, with the primary objective of significantly boosting the tech ecosystem's contribution to the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The government aims to elevate this contribution from the current three percent to ten percent through strategic venture capital investments in Lagos-based tech startups. This initiative was underscored during a meeting between state officials and international partners at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room in Ikeja.  The LIFC, envisioned as a pivotal financial hub, is designed to integrate Lagos into global financial networks, fostering an environment conducive to seamless trading, attracting foreign investments, and enhancing the overall competitiveness of Nigeria’s financial markets. The initiative aligns with the Lagos State Development Plan (LSDP) 2022–2052, whic...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members, has emphasized the critical need for strategic investments in food storage infrastructure and the development of targeted policies to mitigate supply-side constraints, as key measures to combat the nation's persistent inflation . During the February 2025 MPC meeting, members highlighted that Nigeria's inflation challenges are largely structural, stemming from issues within critical sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, and oil.  Aku Odinkemelu, an MPC member, stressed that the recent rebasing of inflation, which assigns greater weight to core inflation, underscores this reality. He pointed out that core inflation, driven by factors such as transportation, housing, healthcare, and electricity costs, remains stubbornly high and less responsive to traditional monetary policy tools. To address this, the CBN is urged to collaborate closely with fiscal authorities to formulate p...

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has called upon Muslims across Nigeria to commence the search for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  This request, made in anticipation of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, was conveyed through a statement released by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, on Friday, March 28, 2025. The sighting of this new moon is a pivotal moment, as it determines the conclusion of Ramadan and the commencement of the Eid-el-Fitr festivities. The Sultan emphasized that March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, signifying the earliest possible date for the moon's visibility. He has urged anyone who successfully sights the moon to promptly report their observations via designated phone numbers provided in the statement. Specifically, Muslims are asked to use the following numbers: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903, and 070...

An Ona-Ara Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan delivered a six-month prison sentence to Olaniyan Qudus, a 19-year-old ex-convict, following his conviction for stealing electronics from a church. The presiding Magistrate, A.M. Ayo-Alagbe, handed down the sentence after Qudus pleaded guilty to two charges: conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and stealing. The court's decision mandates that Qudus serve one month for disturbing the peace and six months for the theft, with both sentences running concurrently, resulting in a total of six months of imprisonment at the Agodi Correctional Facility.  The prosecuting counsel, Salewa Hammed, presented evidence detailing the crime, which occurred on March 15 at approximately 2:00 p.m. at the All of Faith Christian Church in Oniyefun, Idi-Osan, Ibadan. The stolen items included an Elepaq generator valued at N200,000, an Ox fan worth N50,000, a Top engine valued at N30,000, a bell priced at N20,000, and a ceiling fan worth N50...

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives , Rep. Benjamin Kalu , has passionately advocated for the passage of the Seat Reservation in Parliament Bill, emphasizing its critical role in addressing the historical under-representation of women in Nigeria's political landscape. According to a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu views this legislation as a strategic intervention aimed at dismantling the systemic barriers that have long marginalized women in the nation's political process. He asserts that reserving seats for women in both the National and State Assemblies is not an act of charity, but a matter of justice, strategic importance, and national prosperity.  The Deputy Speaker underscored that a truly representative government must reflect the diversity of its population, and the current exclusion of women undermines this fundamental principle. He highlighted that women's perspectives, shaped by their unique lived e...

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr. Sonny Echono, clarified that the agency's focus on fencing and other physical infrastructure in tertiary institutions does not indicate a prioritization of such projects over research. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Echono emphasized that the necessity for enhanced security measures stems from the country's prevalent insecurity challenges. He explained that the fencing initiatives, which also extend to secondary schools, are designed to protect school lands from encroachment, a significant issue affecting educational institutions.  Echono stressed that the agency's investment in security infrastructure, including fencing, constitutes less than one-third of its overall funding allocated to research in tertiary institutions. He reiterated that TETFund remains committed to the holistic development of tertiary education across Nigeria, with a signi...