‘Just Left Husband 9 Months Ago,’ Mother Of 3 killed, Body Dumped In Gutter

Abibat Babalola

The Police Command in Bayelsa State has commenced investigations into the death of a mother of three whose body was dumped in a gutter along Akali Street in Yenagoa, the state capital. ASP Musa Mohammed, Spokesman of the command, confirmed the development on Monday. Mohammed said a police team had evacuated the corpse and commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances behind her death. He said no suspect has been arrested but investigation was on to track those responsible for her death. The corpse of the woman was discovered on Sunday…

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Ex-Chairman AbdulLateef Gives NDIC Clean Bill Of Health

Abibat Babalola

. Speaks on 26 days in NDIC’s saddle    The immediate past chairman of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Dr AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, has said that the corporation is a responsible institution by discharging its mandate according to the law that established it. AbdulLateef, who on June 13, before his resumption as board chairman,  took to the social media and alleged that the corporation reeks of corruption and has been taken over by a ‘cabal,’ reversed himself in a letter within 24 hours after his video went viral. The board…

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Why NERC Sacked Kaduna Disco’s Board + The N100bn Debts Deal

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company plc (KAEDC)  because it has failed to offset a debt of N110 billion owed the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and the Market Operator (MO). The final sack of the KAEDC board is coming about nine months after the electricity sector regulator notified the company of its intention to “cancel its licence” after 60 days, at the time, over its growing liabilities. According to NERC, after a performance review, the Disco only achieved a…

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PHOTO NEWS: Alake Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To Saudi For Mining Sector Devt

Ganiyu Amodu

Mining Sector Development: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake led the Nigerian delegation to a bilateral meeting with the Saudi Arabia Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar AlKhorayef, alongside the Vice-Minister, Mining Affairs, Eng. Khaled AlMudifer on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 8th January, 2024.

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‘With Immediate Effect,’ Tinubu Sacks BPE, FCCPC CEOs, Gives Reasons

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Mr. Babatunde Irukera — EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh — Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Media Aide to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who confirmed this in a statement, noted that the action was “in conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government towards protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and providing a strong basis for enhanced contributions to the nation’s economy by key growth-enabling institutions.” READ ALSO Sexual Scandal: Court…

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Sexual Scandal: Court Remands Suspended UNICAL Professor In Kuje Prison

Abibat Babalola

. Court receives evidence of how Prof. Cyril Ndifon requested for nude photographs and videos from four female students through his WhatsApp number . “Kuje female warders and prisoners with big breasts in trouble. Now the “Prof” has landed in their vicinity. ‘ You want to read details and reactions by Nigerians here.     A Federal High Court on Monday ordered that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), charged with alleged sexual harassment be remanded in Kuje prison. Ndifon, who is being…

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BREAKING: Germany Football Legend, Franz Beckenbauer, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Beckenbauer, nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’, won the World Cup with West Germany as a player in 1974 and a manager in 1990.   German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 78. Beckenbauer, nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’, won the World Cup with West Germany as a player in 1974 and a manager in 1990. At club level, the former defender is considered a Bayern Munich legend having won three successive European Cups with the German giants in 1974-76 along with four…

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The Scandals In Abuja By Lasisi Olagunju

ADEOLA YUSUF

Some cabinet members went to Western Region premier, Samuel Ladoke Akintola, to complain about the corruption of one of their colleagues. They said the man was stealing their party’s funds and eating government money with reckless abandon. They said the gentleman’s impunity knew neither the fear of the law, nor of the party and the people. “He is even building two houses at the same time,” they rammed it in. Chief Akintola listened attentively to the complainants and their complaints. He then turned to the accused who was also seated…

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‘I’m Not Doing Again,’ Doyin Okupe Dumps Labour Party

Ganiyu Amodu

The former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe has resigned his membership in the party. Okupe announced his resignation in a letter ON Monday. The letter reads, “I submit herewith my letter of resignation from the Labour Party with effect from today. You will recall that our flagbearer, Mr Peter Obi, myself and others left the PDP abruptly and had to look for a Special Purpose Vehicle in which to contest the 2023 Presidential Elections. “The Labour Party, your good self, and other members of your…

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BREAKING: Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday afternoon. The President had on Sunday ordered a thorough probe of the ministry under Edu. Controversy had enveloped Edu’s alleged involvement in the approval of N585,198,500.00 to be disbursed into a personal account. In a letter allegedly signed by the humanitarian minister, she allegedly instructed the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Oluwatoyin Madein, to transfer the…

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