Trafficking : NIS Illela border command intercepts 30 victims, suspected traffickers from January to October
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto No fewer than 30 Europe bound victims of human trafficking and suspected traffickers in persons were intercepted between January and October , 2022 on the Nigeria and Niger republic border en- by the Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS) , Illela border Command , Sokoto state according Mr Victor Nwokike , Comptroller of the […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Kogi State House of Assembly candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ismaila Yusuf Atumey,with N326million and $ 140,500 cash. Atumeyi, who is seeking to represent Ankpa 11 Constituency in the State Assembly, was […]
EFCC raids Abuja Bureaux de change offices
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission raided the offices of black market currency dealers in Abuja on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, arresting an unconfirmed number of suspects. According to reports the officials, armed to the teeth, stormed the Sheraton Hotel area of Abuja to arrest some Bureaux De Change operators. An eyewitness noted […]
Elon Musk dissolves Twitter’s board of directors
Elon Musk has dissolved Twitter’s board of directors – cementing his control over the social media platform. The multi-billionaire will be its chief executive after buying the company last week, ending months of back and forth over the $44bn (£38.3bn) deal. He has moved quickly to put his mark on the firm, which is used […]
2023: Sokoto receives 3,991 BVAS , distributes PVCs -INEC
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Ahead of the 2023 general elections , the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) , Sokoto office says it has received no fewer than 3,991 units of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System(BVAS). Similarly, it disclosed that it is in full control of the wheel of progress of the 2023 elections. ” The Commission […]
2023: Tinubu is a game changer, transformer Nigeria needs – APC stalwart, Yazid
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto All Progressives Congress stalwart in Sokoto state, Hajiya Munawwarah Yazid has said that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be a game changer with capacity to transform the country if elected. ” Nigerians will enjoy more dividends of democracy and good governance if they elect Tinubu and Shettima in 2023.” She said […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Monday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President, Muhammadu Buhari, will today hold an emergency meeting with security chiefs in Abuja. Buhari, who was earlier scheduled to inaugurate the NASENI Complex, summoned the meeting which is expected to review and strengthen the security network in the country. 2. The leader of the […]
Naira redesign: ‘Those with illicit money buried under soil will have problem’ – Buhari supports CBN
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, backed the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to launch new designs of the naira denominations. Buhari said Nigerians with illicit money stashed in the soil would have problems with the new naira notes. He, however, assured that Nigerians would gain a lot when the redesigned new notes […]
Soro Soke’! The rebellious phrase that got the youth going
In loving memory of those who joined the protest and those who lost their lives in lekki toll gate (2020) In the year 2020, something that had never happened in the history of Nigeria’s 60 years of independence took place; Nigerian youth come together with one voice against something. Social media was on fire! As […]
Minister of finance dissociates self from naira redesign policy
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning , Zainab Ahmed, has dissociated herself from the Naira redesign policy fixed for December 15, 2022 by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Minister, who commented on the policy in response to question raised by Senators during the 2023 budget defence session she had with the Senate […]