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ICPC Investigates NAHCON Officials Over N90bn Hajj Subsidy

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested top officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged mismanagement of the N90bn released by the Federal Government to subsidize the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. According to a source at the commission, the officials were invited for questioning […]

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Biafra: Coalition of Northern Groups Lambasts Northern lawmakers’ demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has called out the federal lawmakers, especially those from the north, for supporting the call for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Amidst the prominent call for freedom of the IPOB leader, the CNG described this call as treacherous, saying

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House of Representatives Committee to Meet with Defence Minister and CDS over ‘Ungoverned Spaces’

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The House of Representatives Committee on Defence has invited the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, to discuss how the military plans to secure ‘ungoverned spaces’ occupied by criminals. This move is in response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to address food security challenges in the country.

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Police Service Commission Denies Reviewing Constable Recruitment List

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The Police Service Commission has refuted reports that it is reviewing the list of successful candidates for the 2022 constable recruitment exercise. The commission clarified that it has not issued any statement regarding the review of the list or invited candidates to check their application on a new portal. The commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, advised

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Court Orders Former Minister to Disclose Details of N729bn Poverty Alleviation Funds

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadia Umar-Farouk, to provide a detailed account of the N729bn disbursed to 24.3 million poor Nigerians. The court ordered the former minister to disclose the list of beneficiaries, including their bank details, who received the N5,000 monthly payments for six months.

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LASTMA Officers Clamps Down on Traffic Offenders, Impounds 9,370 Vehicles

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 9,370 vehicles in the past six months for various traffic violations. According to the General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Ok, the agency has been working tirelessly to improve traffic management in the state. From January to June 2024, LASTMA impounded 3,034 private vehicles, including 1,849 cars, 549 buses,

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New High Court Judges to be Sworn in by Chief Justice of Nigeria

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in 12 new judges into the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The ceremony will take place at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court by 10am. Among the new Judges is Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, the CJN’s daughter-in-law. The

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Former Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, Exonerated After 12-Year EFCC Ordeal

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Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has expressed his immense relief and gratitude after the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed the money laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ikuforiji described his 12-and-a-half-year trial as unjust persecution, stemming from a baseless allegation. He

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Federal Executive Council Approves $1.442bn for NDLEA to Boost Anti-Narcotics Operations

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.442 billion to procure arms, ammunition, and equipment for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This move aims to enhance the agency’s anti-narcotics operations across the country. According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the council

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Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Loses $1.4m to Federal Government

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court’s decision follows an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forfeit the funds to the Federal Government. The EFCC had earlier secured an interim

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