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Yuba Abdullahi, the Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, tragically passed away on Wednesday night while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to sources close to the deceased, Abdullahi was at a sports centre in the Sango area, watching the match when he began to feel uneasy. He watched the Nigeria/South Africa match until the end of extra time and during the penalty shootout. Subsequently, he complained of feeling dizzy and returned home to rest, unaware that his blood pressure had risen significantly. Upon reaching home, Abdullahi collapsed…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization has commiserated with the government and people of Delta state over the passing of Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty (Prof.) Chike Edozien. Acknowledging the exemplary leadership qualities of the late monarch, Kalu called on leaders to emulate the selfless attributes of the late traditional ruler. The former Governor emphasized that the late paramount ruler will be remembered for his wise and unbiased counsel on national issues, adding that the late Asagba left behind a worthy legacy. In a condolence message, Kalu stressed that the late monarch lived a…

Three persons have been arrested in connection with suspected currency racketeering by operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-corruption agency had set up a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to tackle the menace of the dollarisation of the economy. The anti-graft agency in a statement on Wednesday, said it had also invited proprietors of private universities and other schools of higher learning in Nigeria charging fees in dollars. A statement signed by EFCC's Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, explained that the task force would ensure the…

A former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. A family source, who confirmed his death to Channels Television, said he slumped in his Abuja office while watching the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa late Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu has sent a condolence message to the family of the former NDDC Executive Director. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed. The President also comforted his family members and urged them to find strength and hope in God…

Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative (CAACASVI), an Anti-Corruption Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has written a petition to President Bola Tinubu over the board of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA)'s interference and demand for unlawful privileges. A copy of the petition made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, accused the FERMA board members of interference in the day-to-day running of the agency and conferring undue and unlawful privileges on themselves. In the petition, signed by CAACASVI’s Executive Director, Mr Olumuyiwa Onlede, the CSO said that the attention of the organisation was drawn to the unlawful designation…

The people of Abiriba, Ohafia and Nkporo communities in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, have petitioned the House of Representatives over the alleged denial of electricity, harassment and extortion by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). https://youtu.be/Xuyq2LORPEY?si=E6qZBsVw0F6vRfEx The petition was presented before the House during the plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, a Labour Party (LP) member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. Ohafia Connect, in the petition on behalf of the communities signed by Mr Emmanuel Ibekwe (Chairman) and Barr. Eme Ekpu (Legal Adviser), the group accused EEDC of denying the communities of power supply…

The Police Command in Ogun says a 400-level female student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, in Ago-Iwoye, Adaeze Jaja, has allegedly committed suicide in a hotel room. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday in Abeokuta. She said the 31-year-old was reported to have been found lying unconscious in the room and foaming in the mouth with an empty bottle of Sniper beside her. Mr Odutola explained that the incident was reported to the Divisional Police Officer, Ago-Iwoye Division, on Jan. 27 at 7:30 a.m. “The Director of Be-Happy Hotel in Ago-Iwoye,…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has spoken on the reported allocation of N1.5 billion by his administration for the purchase of two Toyota Hilux Pickup trucks in the state. In December 2023, Mr Otti presented the N567.2 billion 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly which he later signed into law after the state’s lawmakers passed it. In the approved budget which surfaced online recently, the sum of N1.5 billion was earmarked for the purchase of the two pick-up trucks. Several Nigerians, consequently, criticised the governor, with some accusing him of being extravagant. But reacting on Tuesday, Mr…

The South African government has slammed the Federal Government for warning its citizens in the rainbow nation against wild celebrations if the Super Eagles defeat the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday at the on-going African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. Recall that the Nigerian High Commission had warned its citizens living in South Africa to “be watchful of their utterances, be mindful of where they choose to watch the match especially in public places, and refrain from engaging in loud, riotous or provocative celebrations should the Super Eagles win.’’ The warning is coming on the heels of xenophobic attacks against…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello with corruption, a few days after he completed his tenure in office and was stripped of his constitutional immunity shielding him from criminal prosecution. Mr Bello handed over to his successor, Usman Ododo, after eight years in office on 27 January and, days later, was charged by the EFCC. The anti-graft agency did not bother to file a fresh case in court. It simply amended existing charges in which his nephew and an associate were accused of diverting Kogi State funds, to add the former…