Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.The suspects’ arrest followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included five exotic cars and mobile phones. They have made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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The Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), has appointed Prof. Samuel Oladipo Kolawole, formerly with Ekiti State University, as the new Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Prof. Kolawole will be taking over from Prof. Lateef Babatunde Ayeleru whose tenure ends on February 12, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com The appointment was announced via a statement issued after the 8th Regular Council Meeting of the institution, thegazellenews.com learnt. In a related development, the Council has also appointed Mr. Ibikunle Lateef Oyeleke as the new Bursar during the 2nd plenary session of the 7th Regular Council according to a release made by Mrs. Sessi…
As part of the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to make Lagos a sports hub, an Olympic-sized swimming pool with warm-up and 250-seat pavilion was commissioned on Thursday, 6 February, 2025, by the Lagos State Government. Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, commissioned the state-of-the-art swimming pool along with other facilities such as the Handball Court, Volleyball Court and Basketball Court at Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba. In his remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the facilities as a beacon of health, fitness, and community engagement and a testament to the shared vision…
The membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued to shrink as an aide to Ifeanyi Okowa, 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the party, has dumped the party with his followers, reports thegazellenews.com. Monoyo Edon, who served as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Governor Okowa has resigned his membership of the party. A chairmanship aspirant for Warei South Local Government Area, Edon in a letter addressed to the chairman of Obodo/Ubeji 1 ward alleged that the PDP has adopted an uncanny method of rewarding members of the party. Edon also alleged that the party has become laid back…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to claims of betrayal by the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that while he has moved on, those responsible will struggle with their conscience. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai responded to a comment from Yusuf Tukur, PhD, who criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s allies for allegedly denying El-Rufai’s role in their political success. “We did what we did for God, Country, and Party, expecting nothing in return. What is unfolding is merely another life experience… We have got over it and moved on, but their conscience won’t let them…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has opened up on the status of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Rabiu Kwankwaso within the party.The National Publicity Secretary of the NNPP, Ladipo Johnson, said both Yusuf and Kwankwaso remain members of the party.Johnson, who made this disclosure during an interview with News Central on Monday, 10 February, 2025, said that only the Ajuji Ahmed-led faction, recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has the authority to speak for the party.This clarification comes amidst a suspension saga that has been unfolding within the party.“INEC, for the sake of argument, INEC has…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that 800 former Boko Haram fighters are undergoing de-radicalisation and rehabilitation.This programme, tagged Operation Safe Corridor, aims to reintegrate these ex-terrorists into the society.The Chief of Defence Operations, Maj.-Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, made the announcement while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Monday, 10 February, 2025. Onumajuru, who said the deradicalisation process takes about a year and is carried out by professionals, added that the approach is crucial in winning the asymmetric warfare against insurgents, as a purely kinetic approach is insufficient.“To get the numbers right, right now, (we have) about 129,000…
Gunmen in the early hours of Monday, 10 February, 2025 invaded Dogon Ruwa community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State and abducted a couple and their child . Sources, who spoke on the incident, said one person sustained gunshot injuries, just as they also said the gunmen stormed the community when some residents were preparing to go about their daily activities. A youth leader from the community, Shapi’i Sambo said, “When the gunmen arrived in the community, people were going about their normal activities. The gunmen started shooting sporadically to disperse residents. “Many people have fled for their safety. Unfortunately, three…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why he visited ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, 10 February, 2025 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was gathered that Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, at exactly 12:36pm, alongside some political associates. The former Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party was received by Obasanjo’s ally, Otunba Oyewole Fasawe. In Atiku’s entourage were, former Cross River and Sokoto States Governor, Liyel Imoke, Senator Aminu Tambuwal and Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi. After his arrival, Atiku went in straight into a closed door meeting with his former boss,…
At least nine suspected oil thieves have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were said to have been arrested at a wellhead located approximately 26 nautical miles offshore. Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Abubakar Umar, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said the arrest was part of the achievements of Operation Delta Sanity 2, launched by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, on December 30, 2024. The Nigerian Navy has arrested no fewer than nine suspected oil thieves in Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were said to have been arrested…