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By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Army has debunked allegations of attempts to confiscate the property of an Enugu resident, stating it belongs to them. This is following a petition by the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), stating that the army forcefully took over the property situated at Plot 30, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, which includes No. 7 Abakaliki Lane in the Government Residential Area (GRA) of Enugu State. “The NA wishes to state that the petition, which also posits that 82 Division, in defiance to a letter from the office of the Chief of Army Staff, decided to take…

By Halimah Olamide The member representing Bonny State Constituency, Victor Oko-Jumbo, has been elected as the factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. He was elected on Wednesday at 10 am during plenary, in line with the Standing Order of the House, by pro-Fubara lawmakers. Oko-Jumbo assured he is ready to work for the people and pledged transparency in the discharge of legislative duties. He stated this in a statement he jointly signed with the new Clerk of the House, Dr. G. M. Gillis-West, issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday and made available to newsmen. In his acceptance…

By Halimah Olamide Canada I am super excited to be honoured in this beautiful city called Brampton Nigerian comedian Kehinde Otolorin popularly known as Kenny Blaq has been given a special recognition by the Mayor of Brampton in the Ontario Province of Canada. The overjoyed comedian who shared the information on his social media page late Wednesday said each time he seems to want to give up, something comes up to give him new strength. “For every time I feel like giving up, GOD consistently shows me that the best is yet to come. “Keep doing what you know how…

By Halimah Olamide The innovative system will enable building approval to be obtained in just ten minutes, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for stakeholder The Lagos State Government has introduced an Electronic Physical Planning Permit System to allow building approval to be obtained in just 10 minutes. The Special Adviser, e-GIS and Urban. Development, Dr Olajide Babatunde, made the disclosure during a ministerial press briefing to mark the first year of the second term in the office of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday in Ikeja. According to him, the initiative will ensure a seamless and efficient process for stakeholders.…

By Halimah Olamide The Lagos State Government has announced its plans to demolish buildings without building approval after an amnesty period of 90 days. While speaking at a workshop organised by the Lagos State Building Control Agency at its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde disclosed this. The workshop, themed: “Understanding Building Control in Lagos State”, was put together to address salient issues and misconceptions about the activities of the Agency as it relates to the issuance of certifications and the importance of insurance in the…

By Halimah Olamide Convener of the Revolution Now Movement Omoyele Sowore on Wednesday revealed the real reason detained journalist Daniel Ojukwu has not been released. Sowore who shared a video clip of the detained journalist in detention facility as recorded three days ago, said the police had promised to set him free on producing a surety. Sowore alleged that after the single surety was produced, the police later declined to release. “We learned later that the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun was personally behind his detention because his publication @fijnigeria linked the IGP to a powerful smuggler in Nigeria’s southwest,” Sowore wrote…

By Halimah Olamide Nigerian afrobeat artiste, David Adeleke, fondly known as Davido, has marked the end of a “timeless” era, with the video release of one of his music “Kante” featuring singer, Fave. He shared this via an X post on Wednesday, stating that he is flooded with emotions. “Timeless” is the title of his fourth studio album, with “Kante being the 10th track of the album which was released in March 2023. He appreciated his family and fans for their unwavering support, noting that their support has been the backbone of the era. The 31-year-old artiste said he now…

By Halimah Olamide Operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), zonal command in Uyo, has arrested eight persons suspected to be involved in internet fraud. The commission’s Spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale made the disclosure in a statement to newsmen in Uyo on Wednesday. Oyewale said that the suspects were arrested on May 2 at Osong Ama Extension, Uyo, following reliable intelligence from the public. ”Our personnel arrested the eight suspects in an early morning sting operation. We urge the public to always support us with credible information,” he said. He said that seven laptop computers, 13 smart phones,…

By Halimah Olamide The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Abubakar Dandare, a Registrar of the Upper Sharia Court in Gusau , Zamfara for alleged forgery and misappropriation of dead man’s N3.8million. The EFCC Counsel, Mr Peter Attah, told the court that Dandare committed the offence on Dec. 4, 2012. He said the defendant while being entrusted with the N3. 8 million retention fee paid by the Zamfara Ministry of Finance for the family of late Alhaji Ladan Mada, dishonestly misappropriated the money. The EFCC said that the offence of criminal breach of trust is contrary to…

By Halimah Olamide The Police Command in Ekiti has arrested eight suspected members of four different secret cult groups on the campus of the Ekit State University on Tuesday. A statement on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Sunday Abutu, said that the arrest followed a report that members of some cult group were disturbing the peace on the institution’s campus. Abutu said that on May 7, at about 6:00p.m., the command received a distress call that some suspected members of Buccaneer confraternity, Alora confraternity and Sea Lord group were conducting themselves in a manner that…