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Tinubu, NSA, Others Jet Out To Attend Arab-Islamic Summit In Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Ministers and heads of agencies will, on Sunday, depart Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to commence on Monday, November 11, 2024. The Summit is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit...
FBI Nabs Newly Elected Anambra LG Chairman Over Alleged $3.3m Romance Scam
The newly elected chairman of Ogbaru LGA in Anambra state, Franklin Nwadialo has been arrested in Texas, United States (US), for allegedly running a $3.3m romance scam. The US department of justice confirmed his arrest in a statement. It noted that Nwadialo is facing a 14-count charge and risks a 20-year sentence if found guilty. The federal bureau of investigation (FBI)...
Eight Year Old Boy Rescued By NAPTIP In Akwa Ibom
Eight-year-old Divine Ibanga was saved by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons after going missing for more than a year. The Uyo Zonal Commander for NAPTIP, Mr. Emmanuel Awhen, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Uyo on Saturday, confirmed that the boy had been reunited with his parents. Awhen...
I Am Not Gay — Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot, a seasoned politician and actor, has denied being gay, calling the accusation a flimsy publicity gimmick. In a recent interview with TVC, Elliot addressed the rumors, stating that he won’t give credence to unfounded accusations. He emphasized his focus on positively impacting lives rather than engaging with frivolous speculation. He noted that individuals should be free to make their own choices,...
Osinbajo Urges Tinubu To Pay Attention To Welfare Of Nigerians Amidst Hunger
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving Nigerians’ welfare as the country grapples with significant economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo highlighted the urgent need for social welfare programs and accessible healthcare as Nigerians struggle with rising costs in essentials like food, transportation,...
EFCC Intends To Arrest Me Next Week — Gov. Obaseki
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission intends to arrest Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki when his tenure ends on November 14. Speaking at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session on Thursday in Abuja, Obaseki revealed he received information about the EFCC’s plan to arrest and detain him over alleged fraud. He, however, asserted that he is not afraid of any arrest or...
I’ve Paid N90bn Of N191bn Debt Inherited – Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti claimed that his government had settled N90BN of the N191.2BN debt that was left over from earlier administrations. Also, he disclosed that Abia had recorded $159 million foreign direct investment between June 2023 and June 2024 under his watch. Governor Otti said these during a media parley Thursday night in Umuahia. https://youtube.com/live/SAzrwTeL5F0 He also declared that his administration...
Military Shuts Down 216 Illicit Refineries In A Month
216 illicit refining sites were demolished by Operation Delta Safe troops in the Niger Delta region in October. The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also destroyed 195 wooden boats as well as recovered 30 vehicles and 429 assorted...
Ex-Minister, Uche Ogah Mourns Late Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja, Describes Him As Personal Friend
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has expressed sadness over the passage of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja whom he described as a personal friend. Ogah, the President of Masters Energy Group in a statement he personally endorsed commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian military, the Nigerian...
NIWA Rescue Two Sand Miners In Calabar As Boat Capsizes
Two sand miners were rescued by the Calabar Area Office of the National Inland Waterways Authority after their boat overturned while in transit. Mr. Bola Oyebamij, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NIWA, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Oyebamij noted that NIWA, while on routine water patrol at about 5.00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, received a distress call...
