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President Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator to Probe CBN

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President Bola Tinubu recently appointed Jim Osayande Obazee as a Special Investigator to look into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Entities in a significant move to fight against corruption. In a letter dated 28th July 2023, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of Obazee’s role in blocking leakages from the CBN and ensuring probity within key government business entities. The appointment gives Obazee the authority to investigate corrupt individuals and establishments, both in the private and public sectors, to uncover the extent of public wealth held by such…

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Police Commissioner Warns Against Misusing Emergency Numbers for Scams

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Haruna Garba, the Commissioner of Police, expressed concern over certain individuals who have been leaving the command’s emergency numbers with loan shark companies to secure loans. Additionally, non-state actors have been misusing the emergency lines for their own purposes. The Commissioner of Police warned those involved in these actions to stop immediately, emphasizing that the police will take decisive action to apprehend and prosecute those responsible. Furthermore, the statement clarified that a viral report about kidnappers wearing police uniforms to abduct 17 people in the Apo area of Abuja was…

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Internet Fraudster Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Impersonation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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Emmanuel Chisom Mbah, an internet fraudster, has been sentenced to two years in prison by Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was found guilty of impersonation under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006. Mbah’s conviction came after he pleaded “guilty” to a two-count charge brought against him by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges stemmed from his fraudulent activities, where he obtained $4,655 from Emmanuel Etou, Ajay Yadav,…

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Suspected Crude Oil Thieves Remanded

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In Asaba, Delta State, a Federal High Court has ordered the remand of 12 individuals suspected of crude oil theft in the Nigerian Correctional Service facility. The defendants were brought before the court on a two-count charge and all pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case, identified as charge no: FHC/ASB/93C/23, involves the Federal Government of Nigeria as the complainant and the defendants named as Cobbina Paul & ORS. Following the defendants’ not guilty pleas, the prosecuting counsel, O. F. Okai, expressed the intention to apply for a trial…

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Deadly Ambush in Zamfara State: Seven Soldiers and Several Civilians Killed by Bandits in Kangon Garacce Community

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On Monday afternoon, a tragic ambush occurred in the Kangon Garacce community, Zamfara State, resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers and several residents. The attack took place in the Dangulbi district of the Maru Local Government Area. According to Lawal Dangulbi, a resident of Dangulbi community, the soldiers had responded to a distress call about the bandit attack on the Kangon Garacce community. However, upon arrival, the bandits had already strategized, with some attacking the community directly, and others positioning themselves outside to prevent the military from assisting the…

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Okra Farmers in Nigeria Face Dire Situation as New Virus Ravages Crops Nationwide

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Okra growers in Nigeria are grappling with a severe crisis as a new virus wreaks havoc on their farms. The outbreak of this virus has spread across several states, including Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos (Southwest), and Niger. Reports indicate that over 70% of okra plantations have been destroyed in affected areas. Okra, a widely cultivated vegetable in Nigeria, holds significant economic and nutritional value. It is a staple crop grown on both large and small scales, providing income to farmers and serving as a valuable source of essential…

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Nigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demand

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite strike action due to the government’s failure to meet their demands. NARD’s President, Dr. Emeka Orji, announced that the strike will begin on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. The decision was made during a meeting held by the NARD National Executive Council members on Tuesday in Lagos. The major demands of the association include: – Immediate payment of the 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF). – Swift release of the circular on one-for-one replacement. – Payment of skipping arrears…

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PDP Demands Investigation into Foiled Terrorist Attack on Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa State

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a thorough investigation into the reported terrorist attack on its presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, in Yola, Adamawa state. The PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, expressed concern about the foiled terrorist attack on Atiku and other sensitive locations in Yola. According to Ologunagba, the confession of the arrested suspected Boko Haram member indicates that the attack appears to be a sponsored attempt on Atiku’s life. The party believes that the attack may be linked to forces unsettled by Atiku’s challenge of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

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Eastern Canada Floods Claim Lives of Two Children, Raising Death Toll to Three, as Water Begins to Recede

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Massive flooding in eastern Canada resulted in the tragic deaths of two children, bringing the death toll to three, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. The devastating floods occurred in Nova Scotia, where heavy rainfall equivalent to three months’ worth poured down within hours over the weekend. The downpour led to severe flooding, causing vehicles, bridges, and roads to be washed out. In an attempt to escape the rising waters, the two children were in a vehicle with other occupants when they were tragically swept away. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

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Average Cooking Gas Prices Experience Decline in June 2023, NBS Report Reveals

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The average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) experienced a decline of 6.71% on a month-on-month basis, dropping to N4,068.26 in June 2023 from N4,360.69 in May 2023. On a year-on-year basis, it decreased by 3.56% from N4,218.38 in June 2022. Kwara recorded the highest average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder at N4,750, followed by Niger at N4,691.16, and Zamfara at N4,683.33. On the other hand, Ondo had the lowest price at N3,287.86, followed by Ekiti and Nasarawa at N3,288.46 and N3,364.62,…

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