The Ebonyi State Government has debunked the report that it was among the states that borrowed N111.24 billion from domestic and foreign financiers in its first six months in office. The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Leonard Uguru, affirmed that Governor Francis Nwifuru has not borrowed from either internal or foreign creditors since he…
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has acknowledged the setbacks that Imo State has suffered as a result of insecurity in the Ihube area of Okigwe and promised continuous collaboration with the leaders and stakeholders in the area to achieve the desired peace and harmony. The governor spoke when he met with members of…
The police spokesperson said the suspect would be arraigned upon conclusion of investigation. The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an Enugu resident, one Mmaduabuchi Okonkwo, 24, suspected to be in possession of, and transacting in fake naira notes. A statement by the command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said that operatives serving in Abakaliki Road…
The Abia State government has vowed to investigate the death of Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, an Abia-born Cadet Officer, who was found dead in the swimming pool of the Hotel Royal Damgrate, last week. Addressing the people of Okwuta-Ibeku, Umuahia North LGA who came to protest the death of their son, the Special Adviser to the Abia…
The Nigerian Airforce said on Sunday that air strikes by its Air Component of Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta have resulted in the destruction of seven (7) illegal refinery sites and four boats (4) in Rivers State. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of NAF Public Relations said the strikes formed part of…
In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from N1,200 to N1,000 per litre. In a release from the Company, said “while rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200 per litre three weeks ago, representing over 30 per cent…
Lebanese construction worker whose identity is not known has seen sighted with a notorious and wanted bandits’ commander, Mai-jakka who is said to be responsible for abductions, raping and killing of innocent civilians along Sokoto-Gusau road in Zamfara state. The video was shared on X space by a public commentator and human rights advocate, Mr…
Popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest has pleaded not guilty for alleged naira abuse. He pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The socialite was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Lagos before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on Wednesday. The…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned on Wednesday,…
A group within the All Progressives Congress, the Ondo Vanguard for Good Governance, has accused the officials of the party of not following the guidelines of the APC ahead of the party’s primary coming up on Saturday. The coordinator of the group, Mr Tade Ojo, in a statement on Tuesday, alleged that the delegate congress,…
