Gunmen have abducted three family members of former Daily Trust Editor, Ahmed Ajobe, in Kogi State. The victims, including a male and two females, one of whom is Mr. Ajobe’s immediate younger sister, Halimatu-Sadiya Tahir, were abducted on Thursday, November 22, while returning from a nearby community market in Awo, Ankpa Local Government Area of …
Court remands 109 alleged foreign hackers in prison custody
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, November 22, ordered the remand of 109 alleged foreign hackers accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians. The defendants, identified as citizens of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia, and Myanmar, are facing a six-count charge filed by the Cybercrime Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. …
Akwaibom LG chairman immortalises late First Lady
The Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Anthony Nyong, said he has commenced the construction of a two-bedroom bungalow for the vulnerable in his hometown, Ndon Ikot Itieudung, as a tribute to the life and legacy of Akwa Ibom State’s late First Lady, Pastor Patience Eno The late first lady …
NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has given accreditation to more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani, disclosed this in a statement. The newly accredited schools are in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. “NECO Accreditation …
Akwa-Ibom: Navy nabs suspected petrol-smuggling syndicate
The Forward Operating Base, FOB, of the Nigerian Navy at the coastal waters of Ibaka, in the Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State, has dismantled a syndicate specialising in smuggling petroleum products and other illicit goods to Cameroon and other countries within the Gulf of Guinea region. The Commanding Officer of the Base, …
Imo Police arrest notorious child trafficker, rescue three stolen children
Operatives of the Quick Intervention Team of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected child trafficker, Mrs Chinelo Onwuasonya, 36, and rescued three stolen children. The suspect described as notorious figure in child stealing and trafficking was arrested at Amajeke Park in Owerri on Wednesday while in possession of the children abducted from …
Ekiti workers to enjoy N70,000 minimum wage from December
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state effective December 1, 2024. The approval followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the state Government and leaders of Organised labour in the state. According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will …
Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents 3trn 2025 budget proposal to Lagos assembly
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill totaling over N3 trillion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval, News360 Nigeria reports. The presentation, which took place on Monday, highlights the state government’s commitment to driving infrastructure development, economic growth, and improved public services in Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized …
IGP sues former Anambra Senator Andy Uba over alleged N400m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arraign former Anambra South Senatorial District lawmaker, Senator Andy Uba, on a two-count charge related to an alleged N400 million fraud. The court has scheduled the defendant’s plea to be heard on …
Gunmen kill lawyer in Benue
Gunmen have killed a lawyer, Mike Ofikwu, in Otukpo town, Benue State. It was gathered that Ofikwu was shot dead on Wednesday night, November 20, 2024, at his residence on Otukpa Street. Accompanied the reports, the lawyer was ambushed by two armed men while waiting for his gate to be opened. “Two armed men had …