Day: June 26, 2022

Ekweremadu: David Nwamini Is 21 Year-Old – Nigeria Immigration

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria Immigration Boss, Isah Jere Idris, opens up on reports alleging that the issuance of a Nigerian Standard Passport to one man who has been mentioned in an ongoing investigation by the UK authorities on human trafficking case did not follow due process.   David Ukpo Nwamini, a Nigerian mentioned in an ongoing investigation by the UK authorities on human trafficking case is 21 Year-old according to the verified passport issued to him by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Comptroller General of NIS, Isah Jere Idris, has declared. Platforms Africa…

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NDLEA arrests Brazilian returnee with cocaine in private parts

Ganiyu Amodu

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a Brazilian returnee with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private parts. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi stated that the suspect was arrested at the arrival hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State. He stated that the suspect was nabbed on June 20 upon arrival on an Ethiopian Airline flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa. READ ALSO: BREAKING: NDLEA writes APC, Seeks…

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National grid: SERAP sues Buhari over missing N11trn electricity fund

Ganiyu Amodu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over failure to probe alleged missing N11 trillion meant to provide regular electricity supply since 1999 believed to have been stolen, mismanaged or diverted into private pockets. Nigerian cities have repeatedly been plunged into darkness as the electricity grid has reportedly collapsed at least three times in five months, and 130 times in seven years. According to the World Bank, epileptic power supply costs businesses in Nigeria about $29 billion yearly. Joined in the suit as Respondent is Mr…

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Why I Picked Tonto Dikeh as Running Mate –Rivers ADC Candidate

Abibat Babalola

The Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Tonte Ibraye, has revealed why he chose Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh as his running mate for the 2023 governorship elections in the state. In a surprising move, Mr Ibraye, vice-chairman of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Abuja chapter, before diving into the Rivers State gubernatorial race, announced the controversial Nollywood star as his running mate in the forthcoming elections on Friday. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions. While some congratulate the actress, others question her character and…

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Kebbi Allocates 200 Hectares for 5,600MW Solar Power Project

Abibat Babalola

The Kebbi State government has allocated 200 hectares of land to a private investor to set up a 5,600 megawatts solar power plant in the Northeastern state. Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad-Argungu, former Chief of Staff to Governor Atiku Bagudu, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the company would soon begin work on the project. A team of 30 Canadian technicians are due in the state soon to begin work on the project. READ ALSO: You’ll Enjoy Improved Power Supply From July 1, NERC Assures Nigerians Northern Govs Reject Ahmed Lawan As…

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