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EFCC CAPTURES 21 FOOD TRUCKS HEADING TO NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Maiduguri Zonal Command has intercepted 21 food trucks heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon.  Announcing the seizure in a statement on its X handle yesterday, the anti-graft agency said the trucks were intercepted in a sting operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gambori Ngala and Bama roads, Borno State  The commission stated that the arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity occasioned by unscrupulous […]

todayMarch 6, 2024

Entertainment

JONZING WORLD UNVEILS FIRST FEMALE SIGNEE.

Jonzing World has unveiled its first-ever female artiste Bagetti with her debut single Hard Girl now on all music platforms.  After the impressive success of Rema and Ruger, D Prince’s Jonzing World onboarded two new artists Godzilla and Glorious Boy to continue the label's fine record which has proven to be a reliable pipeline for churning out sensational talents.  Before being unveiled,  Bagetti’s name and music already made waves around the industry from media personalities to DJs, everyone who got a peek into her talent was instantly captivated by her refreshing sound […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

News

ARSENAL PUT SIX BEHIND SHEFFIELD UNITED TO MAINTAIN PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE CHASE.

North London side Arsenal added Sheffield United to their list of thrashed teams as they beat Chris Wilder’s side 6-0 to move back within touching distance of title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the table. Having beaten West Ham 6-0 and Burnley 5-0 in their most recent away games, the Gunners found themselves five up at half-time thanks to goals from Martin Odegard, Jayden Bogle’s own goal, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz,and Declan Rice. There was more joy for Arsenal as Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, and Fabio Vieira made their returns […]

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News

IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE CHALLENGES COURT’S JURISDICTION IN FRAUD CASE.

Former Governor of Anambra State Willie Obiano has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to hear the alleged fraud preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC after he was arraigned on nine charges bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of four billion Naira on January 24. At the day’s proceedings, counsel for the EFCC, Sylvanus Tahir told the court he was ready for the commencement of trial and had three witnesses to present in […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

News

COURT AGAIN ADJOURNS NNAMDI KANU’S CASE AGAINST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

A Federal High Court in Abuja Presided over by Justice James Omotosho has again adjourned a fresh One billion Naira suit filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB,  Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government until March 18 this year for hearing. Upon resumption of the hearing yesterdaycounsel to the defense, I.I. Hassan told the court that they were yet to be served with processes in the matter but Kanu’s lawyer Alloy Ejimakor said everything needed for the service of their processes on the defensehad been perfected. He wondered why the originating motion […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS TONIGERIA AFTER A TWO-DAY TRIP TO QATAR.

President BOLA TINUBU has arrived in Nigeria after a two-day trip to QATAR at the request of the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.  TINUBU arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, around 6:37 pm yesterday where he was welcomed by government dignitaries led by Vice President Kashim Shettima.  During his visit to the Asian nation, the President signed several agreements with the Qatari authorities ranging from education to sports.  He also had conversations with the country’s business community about investment […]

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Entertainment

NIGERIAN ARTISTS LOSE OUT AT THE 44TH BRIT AWARDS.

Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy and Asake lost the Best International Artist category to American Rhythm and Blues superstar SZA at the 44th edition of the Brit Awards ceremony presented by British Phonographic Industry BPI held at the O2 Arena in London. Rema's Calm Down which was nominated for the International Song of the Year lost to Miley Cyrus' Flowers.  British singer and songwriter Raye however made history winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for by beating Blur, Adele,and Harry Styles' record four wins at a single ceremony.  She is also the first woman to win Songwriter of the Year.

todayMarch 4, 2024

News

PHIL FODEN LEADS MANCHESTER CITY TO DERBY DAY WIN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM.

English forward Phil Foden scored twice in the second half as Manchester City came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Ethiad Stadium. Marcus Rashford’s thumping long shot had given Erik Ten Hag’s team an unlikely lead in the Manchester Derby and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland’s shocking miss from much closer range allowed United to retain the lead until the interval, but they could not hold on. Foden found a fantastic strike of his own in the 56th minute before putting City ahead with a low […]

todayMarch 4, 2024

National

NLC GIVES CONDITIONS TO HALTPLANNED NATIONWIDE STRIKE.

The Nigeria Labor Congress NLC has insisted that the only thing that would stop the planned nationwide strike over the hardship in the country was the federal government’s honoring of the agreement it had with labor. In the latest letter written to the government, where the NLC dismissed claims by the federal government that it had fulfilled 80 percent of the October 2, 2023, agreement with organizedlabor, they asked the government to come out clean on any part of the agreement it fully fulfilled, NLC in the letter […]

todayMarch 4, 2024

Economy

CUSTOMS ANNOUNCES 90-DAY WINDOW FOR IMPORT DUTY REGULARISATION ON VEHICLES

The Nigerian Customs Service NCS yesterdayannounced a 90-day window for regularizingimport duties on specific categories of vehiclesfollowing the directive of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.  In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada Customs noted that the initiative applies solely to vehicles imported into Nigeria where the requisite customs duty has not been fulfilled or vehicles detained due to undervaluation.  The NCS stated that all vehicle owners, Importers/Agents seeking to […]

todayMarch 4, 2024

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