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Gov Eno Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Akwa Ibom Workers

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Gov Eno Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor Umo Eno has approved implementing ₦80,000 minimum wage for all state government employees in Akwa Ibom State. The development was confirmed in a statement signed and issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong. “To ensure a smooth rollout of this policy, the governor has also constituted an implementation committee, which has been given one month to deliver its report on how the wage increase will be executed,” the statement added. The committee, chaired by the Head of the Civil Service, includes the following as members: Chairman,…

Halima Abubakar Apologies To Apostle Johnson Suleman Over Falsehood

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Halima Abubakar Apologies To Apostle Johnson Suleman Over Falsehood

Prominent Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has issued an apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder and Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries, for defaming him. In a recent letter addressed to the revered cleric, Abubakar acknowledged that she disseminated false information about Suleman, which resulted in emotional distress for him through social media platforms. The conflict between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman began in 2022 when the actress fell ill following a dispute with the clergyman. During her illness, Abubakar’s family publicly urged the clergyman to refrain from contacting her.…

BREAKING: FG Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive

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BREAKING: FG Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive

The Nigerian government has retracted the money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. Recall that in April of this year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged both Binance, a cryptocurrency company, and Gambaryan with alleged money laundering offences. Gambaryan, a citizen of the United States, has been in custody since February due to a crackdown on the cryptocurrency firm concerning alleged manipulation of the naira. A representative of the EFCC informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday about the withdrawal of…

Five NAF Officers, 14 Other Die In Plateau Road Accident

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Two Die, 15 Others Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident - FRSC Confirms

At least five officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) were included among the 19 individuals who tragically perished in a vehicular accident at Hawan Kibo, located in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday. According to a statement from NAF spokesman, Olusola Akinboyewa, the tragic event took place near Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. “Our personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with an oncoming truck. “Consequently, statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances as…

Former Lawmaker, Farouk Lawan Released From Prison

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Former Lawmaker, Farouk Lawan Released From Prison

A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has been released from incarceration after serving a five-year sentence at Kuje Prison. Lawan’s freedom from imprisonment comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s confirmation in January of the five-year sentence initially imposed by the Court of Appeal. Lawan was convicted in 2021 for accepting a bribe of $500,000 from Femi Otedola, the Chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd. In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel upheld the 2022 ruling of the Court of Appeal, which maintained Lawan’s…

Breaking: Anambra Withdraws From Suit Seeking To Declare EFCC Illegal

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The Anambra State Government has announced its intention to withdraw from the lawsuit to declare the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) illegal. Represented by its Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, the state informed the Supreme Court of its decision to no longer participate in the legal proceedings initially initiated by Kogi State. The notice of withdrawal was dated October 20. This announcement coincided with Osun State’s request, made by its Attorney General, Mr. Oluwole Bada, to consolidate its objections to the EFCC‘s operations with those of Kogi…

BREAKING: NIS Reveals Why Bobrisky Was Arrested

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NIS Reveals Why Bobrisky Was Arrested

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has explained why it arrested controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a. Bobrisky. Earlier on Monday, controversial social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), revealed NIS officials arrested Bobrisky while he was attempting to flee Nigeria. According to VDM, Bobrisky was arrested detained at the Seme border as he sought to escape to the Benin Republic. In the post via his Instagram account, VDM stated that Bobrisky’s arrest was connected to his efforts to avoid an ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives. Confirming…

‘EFCC Recover Over N200bn, Convict 3,000 In One Year’

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'EFCC Recovered Over N200bn, Convict 3,000 In One Year'

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully recovered more than N200 billion and achieved approximately 3,000 convictions within a year under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede. It could be recalled that Ola Olukoyede was appointed as the chairman of the anti-corruption agency by President Bola Tinubu in October 2023. Following this appointment, EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren reported that the commission had made significant progress in combating corruption in the nation. “In terms of recoveries and convictions, which are usually the attention of the media, he has also done…

DSS Appoints Rasheed Lawal As New CSO To President Tinubu

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DSS Appoints Rasheed Lawal As New CSO To President Tinubu

The Department of State Service (DSS) has officially appointed Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director, as the new Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Adegboyega Fasasi. As of Sunday evening, details regarding this transition were scarce; however, sources suggest that Fasasi, who has served in the CSO role since Tinubu’s inauguration, is resigning to engage in a professional training program. Insiders report that DSS Director-General Tosin Ajayi sought President Tinubu’s consent to allow Fasasi to take advantage of this strategic training opportunity. While there were speculations about…

Nigerian Army Retires 15 Generals From Service

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BREAKING: Nigerian Army Retires 15 Generals From Service

At least 15 generals from the Nigerian Army’s Artillery Corps have retired. It is worth noting that the Artillery Corps is responsible for providing significant firepower assistance to allied troops at the front lines during combat. The Nigerian Army also announced that these retired officers include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals. Furthermore, the announcement mentioned that these generals retired during a formal event at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kaduna State. It read, “The Nigerian Army formally pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps…