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A Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance (CCSGG) in collaboration with Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM) have called on President Bola Tinubu and all relevant government agencies to ensure that leaders, whether present or past, involved in corrupt practices are prosecuted. The Co-Converner of the Group, Comrade Okpanachi Jacob…
The National Youth leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party, Auwal Musa, has described the EFCC investigation on the former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a political witch-hunt. He told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna that the action was instigated by some political rivals…
In their ongoing fight against illegal oil bunkering in Abia State, the Nigerian Army raided illegal mining sites at Obeaku in Ukwa West Local Government Area on Monday evening, arresting 17 suspects involved in the illicit activities. This is in addition to seven other suspects arrested by the military on…
An Engineer, Five Others Jailed for Internet Fraud in Ilorin, Kwara State Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 sentenced a Civil Engineer, Abeeb Uthman Jasola to six months imprisonment for offences bordering on cybercrime and retention of proceeds of crime.…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has undergone a remarkable transformation under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, its Commandant General. Since taking the helm, Dr. Audi has demonstrated unwavering dedication, strategic thinking, and a passion for excellence, leaving an indelible mark on the organization. With…
A suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory after spending 27 months in detention. Kyari was detained following his arrest on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged involvement with an international…
Chinese authorities have started taking online influencers known for their luxurious lifestyles off Chinese social media platforms amid a government crackdown on conspicuous displays of wealth. China’s Cyberspace Administration, the national internet regulator, announced a campaign last month against influencers who “create a ‘wealth-flaunting’ persona, deliberately showcasing a luxurious life…
In a remarkable display of leadership and vision, Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has transformed the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) into a formidable and efficient security agency, earning widespread acclaim from the Coalition of Civil Society Networks (CCSN). In a statement marking the one-year anniversary of…
The family of the Late Levi Opara a 46-year-old engineer who allegedly died in police custody after his arrest has called on the Federal and State governments, the Attorney General of the federation and the Inspector General of police to expedite action in ensuring that the suspected police officers allegedly…
A long-time veteran of the TV soap, General Hospital, Johnny Wactor, has been shot dead in Los Angeles. Wactor was killed on Saturday in a robbery that turned horribly wrong. He died at age 37. The actor reportedly mistook masked thieves stealing his car for tow truck drivers and intervened…
