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Uyo will be uneasy for ‘yahoo boys’ – EFCC

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By Abasifreke Effiong AKWA IBOM - The Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will be uneasy for internet fraudsters better known as "yahoo boys" to operate in Akwa Ibom State. The zonal head of the EFCC, Mr. Garba Dugum, said the Uyo zonal office is currently investigating more than 20 cases...

IPOB Activities Will Not Hinder Anambra Election – YIAGA

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An independent election observer group, the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa has said the ongoing activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will not pose any hindrance to the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. A board member of Yiaga, Ezenwa Nwagwu, who disclosed this in Awka, the state capital on Wednesday, while speaking...

Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Rose To 44.5% In July, Says NCC Vice-Chairman

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Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Rose To 44.5% In July, Says NCC Vice-Chairman

Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Danbatta has stated that broadband penetration in the country climbed to 44.5 percent in July from 40.9 percent in February. This was disclosed on Thursday in Abuja by Danbatta at the beginning of a three-day public inquiry on five telecom regulations and guidelines. Broadband penetration refers to the number of subscriptions to fixed...

It’s True, I’m World Richest Pastor — Oyedepo

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  Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has concurred with people making the news of him being the richest pastor in the world, saying that he has met all the criteria used in accessing the richest person. Speaking during the Day 4 of International Youth Alive Convention 2022 tagged “Destined for Dominion” at Faith Tabernacle Canaanland, Oyedepo said...

Grant Nnamdi Kanu Access To Health Care, Ohanaeze Begs FG

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Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the federal government to grant the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu access to a health care facility, expressing concern over his health. While commending the federal government for granting the agitationist group leader access to his lawyer and family members, Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a statement on...

“Traditional Rulers In Katsina Are Aiding Bandits” – Presidency

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Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman, says some traditional rulers are aiding bandits in Katsina, the state President Muhammadu Buhari hails from. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Shehu said these traditional rulers help gunmen escape when security agencies are planning attacks. Katsina has come under attacks by gunmen in recent times. A number of people have lost...

Abia State to Establish Number Plate Production Authority Soon

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Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday upon resumption from Christmas break considered a Bill proposing the establishment of number plate production authority as a way to boost the revenue base of the state, ABN TV reports. The Bill sponsored by Hon Ginger Onwusibe, the Member representing Isialangwa North State Constituency if passed into law will ease the burden Abians...

Umuahia Community Decries Inability To Cope Without Light During Lockdown, Seeks Revocation Of EEEDC’s License

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Frustrated by the failure of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to give them light two years after the damage of their transformer, the residents of Bende road in Umuahia Abia state are calling on the Federal government to immediately revoke the operational license of the power distribution company. Speaking with ABN TV on Thursday, a resident of the area,...

Pope: Catholics Slam Governor Lalong, Demand Apology

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Governor Lalong Calls For Calm Over Attack In Jos South

Aggrieved members of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday expressed concern over the reference by Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State to the Pope while defending his acceptance to serve as the Director-General of All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2023 election. ABN TV reported that the governor had backed the idea of the Muslim-Muslim ticket after meeting with...

Foreign Countries Should Refund Stolen Funds With Interest – ICPC

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Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Bolaji Owasanoye has posited that foreign countries are supposed to pay back stolen funds with interest.  Owasanoye spoke at the International Conference on IFFs and Asset Recovery held at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja. He disclosed that they are reviewing the legacy transaction in oil and gas, tax investments and the...

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