87 m. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct’, Says Keyamo

  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the appointment of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo stressed that the role is voluntary and comes with no perks, describing the position as “akin to community service” and not a […]

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95 m. ago Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja No fewer than 411,906 Nigerians have applied for 41,307 available slots in the second phase of the National Directorate of Employment’s (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that the portal for registration had been closed. […] The post Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply

Tribune Online FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of N13 billion as compensation for right-of-way acquisitions under the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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2 h. ago MSM Petitions IGP, DSS, EFCC Over Alleged Defamation By Oduduwa Transparency Network

The MSM Group Limited has lodged formal complaints with security and anti-graft agencies accusing the Oduduwa Transparency Network (OTN) and its president, Mr. Mahmud Adebayo, of publishing malicious and defamatory statements against the company. In petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chairman […]

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3 h. ago Digital house numbering will revolutionise property identification in Lagos – Sanwo

The introduction of the digital house numbering will revolutionise property identification in Lagos, Nigeria’s most vibrant commercial state, according to read more Digital house numbering will revolutionise property identification in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

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3 h. ago Why NNPC should sell adequate crude to Dangote refinery in Naira, says NLC

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has made a case for adequate feedstock (crude oil) supply to the 650,000 bpd Dangote read more Why NNPC should sell adequate crude to Dangote refinery in Naira, says NLC

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard the Uyo-Lagos flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge following a formal application by the prosecution to discontinue the matter. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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4 h. ago Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader

…detention a pure witch-hunt  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Deputy National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of the former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the […] The post Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents

By Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The Lagos State government has expressed concern over the increasing pressure on its healthcare infrastructure due to the high number of patients from neighbouring states, particularly Ogun State. Speaking during a virtual session of Citizensgate 2.0, a civic engagement platform tagged “Sensitisation on Volunteerism: The Power of Community in Action”, the […] The post Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive In Lagos, Says APC, PDP, LP Have Failed

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said the party is positioned to rescue Nigeria in 2027 from what he called the destructive policies and governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola stated this while speaking at an ADC stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, and also accused the APC, […]

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5 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had alleged that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Tuesday the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described […] The post “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol. read more FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

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7 h. ago Google introduces initiative to equip 1,000 Nigerian developers

Tribune Online Google introduces initiative to equip 1,000 Nigerian developers John Kimani, Head of Developer Ecosystem for Google in Sub-Saharan Africa, said in a statement that it was Google introduces initiative to equip 1,000 Nigerian developers Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Uganda Arrests 7 Suspects Over Fake $70,000 Gold Deal With Ex

The Uganda’s State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has arrested seven people for allegedly defrauding a former Nigerian lawmaker and businessman of $70,000 in a bogus gold transaction. At a press briefing held at the Unit’s offices in the Parliamentary Building, Senior Officer Bamwiine Muhorozi said the suspects lured […]

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8 h. ago Lagos advises motorists to seek alternative routes as Osborne Road closes for repair

The Lagos State government has advised motorists in Ikoyi and environs to seek alternative routes as it announces a two-day read more Lagos advises motorists to seek alternative routes as Osborne Road closes for repair

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