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The Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja was buried, with a last minutes post-humus honour of the CFR by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu at the weekend, just as his death threw the whole nation into the general state of mourning as the people are aware that Nigeria has again lost a great man in battle. Gen. Lagbaja’s death, according to commentators, has been regarded as the most emotional by the top prominent military brass, who had died in active service, in recent times.

It was not only emotional but drew sympathy across the country, because he was seen as a forthright military officer, whose role was visibly noticed in the present era of Nigeria, trying to tackle insecurity.

He was also seen as a no-nonsense officer, who had participated in many operations, such as Lafia Dole in Borno, Saki in Benue, and Forest Sanity in Kaduna, across Niger and other States in the North West, Nigeria.

All these, coupled with the facts that he was always leading from the front in all the Divisions he had served, it was argued by his colleagues, earned him the position of Chief of Army Staff without political influence.

Although he was the third person in that position, who had died in active service, the circumstances surrounding his death, the suspicions raised, and the insecurity dilemma, which Nigeria is facing today, made his death more pronounced than the previous two of Joseph Akahan, who died in an Helicopter crash in 1967 at the age of 30 years, and that of Lt General Attahiru Ibrahim, who died also in a plane crash along with 10 other occupants in 2019. He only spent two months in office.

Just as it is the typical attitudes and beliefs of all tribes in Africa, especially in Nigeria, no incident, accident, most especially death, is regarded as natural, but is usually linked to something diabolical and supernatural caus

Uncertain Cause

Such seems to be said about Gen. Lagbaja’s death and this has heightened the suspicions and controversies surrounding how he died among friends, family members, and even in the government and military circles.

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Fresh Updates On Ondo Gubernatorial Official Results As Released By INEC.

Ondo 2024 Official INEC Results, Currently, with the results from 15 LGAs compiled, the APC holds a significant lead of 189,019 votes, with three more local government areas remaining to be collected.

APC: 268,144
PDP: 79,125

The collation of results was been postponed until 12 PM Saturday....

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JUST IN: Court Grants Yahaya Bello’s Co-defendants Bail

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has granted bail to Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, co-defendants in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) case against Yahaya Bello, a former governor of Kogi State.

The court also adjourned the case to November 27, as requested by the EFCC, due to an ongoing 30-day summons period for Bello.

At Thursday’s hearing, Jamiu Agoro, EFCC counsel, informed Justice Maryann Anenih that the 30-day window tied to the court’s October 3 order was still valid, meaning the summons for Bello had not expired.

Agoro also explained that November 20, the initial date proposed by the prosecution, was unsuitable, prompting a request to push the proceedings to November 27.

“We believe it would be inappropriate to proceed while the 30-day window is ongoing,” Agoro stated.

He argued that the new date would allow for proper compliance with the summons.

The court, therefore, granted administrative bail to Bello’s co-defendants, a decision that was not opposed by their respective counsels, Aliyu Saiki, and ZE Abass.

The EFCC also sought the court’s approval to post a hearing notice at Bello’s last known address, ensuring his awareness of the new date.

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Ondo Decides2024: INEC Commence Disbursement Of Election Materials Ahead Of Gubernatorial Poll (Watch Video)

Ahead of Saturday’s election in Ondo state, the Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials across the state.

The exercise is currently underway at the Central Bank of Nigeria in Akure, where electoral officials from the 18 local governments are receiving the materials.

Agents of political parties and election observers are also present to monitor the process.

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No Angel As Leader Can Fix Nigeria With Old constitution” – Emeka Anyaoku

Emeka Anyaoku, the former secretary-general of the Commonwealth has said that Nigeria as a country cannot do well with the 1999 Constitution as amended.

Anyaoku said this while speaking at the launch of the book: “The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun,” held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos...CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶

The elder statesman said it is imperative for Nigeria to do away with the constitution and fashion out ways to develop using a new one.

He said it would be difficult for any leader to fix the nation with the old Constitution as expected by many.

His words, “To those who think that the trouble with Nigeria today is the political leadership, I would say that as long as we have the 1999 Constitution as our grundnorm, not even Angel Gabriel or Malaikah Jibrin as leaders can successfully....

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WATCH: Body Of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Arrives Abuja, To Be Buried At National Cemetery

June 12 Election : "How I turned down N800,000 from MKO Abiola" — Activist Sowore Reveals

The African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, recently shared a memorable story about his only meeting with Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.

At the time, 21-year-old Sowore, then the University of Lagos Student Union leader, led a delegation to visit Abiola shortly after the election was annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida.

Sowore recounted this experience during his appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, which Glitch Africa Studios released on YouTube on Monday.

In that meeting, Abiola reportedly offered him N800,000, a sum that Sowore chose to decline. Reflecting on this encounter, Sowore described it as their first and last meeting, one that left a lasting impression on him.

The podcast, co-hosted by Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne, opened with a question to Sowore about his now-viral photo with Chief MKO Abiola, then one of Africa’s richest men.

Sowore explained that the photo was taken in 1993, just after the June 12 election had been annulled.

“We started protesting immediately, but while the protest was going on, we were concerned about whether Abiola was strong enough to fight the battle we were ready for—the battle of our lives.

“This was the year I was supposed to graduate from university,” Sowore explained.

In describing the encounter, Sowore recounted how he and his colleagues drove to Abiola’s residence in a student union bus, broke through protocol, and directly asked to see him. Abiola recognized Sowore as a student union leader and praised his efforts.

“So one day, we drove directly to his house in the Student Union bus and walked into his parlour. We asked to see him, breaking all the protocols.

The June 12 Election

“When we arrived, he asked, ‘Who are these people?’ and I stepped forward. He recognised me and said, ‘Ah, student union leader, I know you. Good job!” he said.

Sowore recalled asking Abiola if he was truly ready for the struggle and was prepared to sacrifice everything for Nigeria.

In the room with Abiola were several politicians who, according to Sowore, seemed more interested in Abiola’s wealth than his cause.

Sowore said he warned Abiola that some of these politicians didn’t believe in his vision and would eventually betray him.

“I said to him, ‘Are you ready for this battle? Are you ready to die for Nigerians?’ and he said yes. Then, as we walked into the room, we saw politicians clinging to their bags because they were there to collect money. Abiola had a large duffel bag of cash beside him. I told him that these people didn’t believe in his mandate and would betray him.

“Abiola then reached for his duffel bag and started counting ₦800,000. He placed it on our side and said, ‘Student union leaders — this is for your transportation.’

“I told him, ‘Chief, forget the transportation; how can ₦800,000 cover transport from UNILAG to here?’ We did not take the money, but he insisted. He had never given money to anyone before, but we rejected it,” Sowore recounted.

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Tinubu, Akpabio On War Path Over N687billion Padded Into The 2024 Budget - Source Revealed

Earlier hours on Tuesdays a Nigerian undercover journalist known as Jackson Ude through his X page has reported that President Tinubu and Senator President Akpabio had gotten into fights over alleged N687 billionaire padded in 2024 Federal Budget.

Ude claim that the information was revealed to him through an insider who told him that Tinubu is angry while Akpabio told him each of the 109 Senators and 360 Rep Members were getting N3billion and N1billion each for their Zonal Intervention Project Funds, ZIPF, making a total of N687billion padded into the 2024 budget,

Ude wrote:

"TINUBU, AKPABIO ON WAR PATH OVER N687BILLION PADDED INTO THE 2024 BUDGET"

"Things appear to be falling apart for President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the N687billion padded into the Nigeria’s 2024 Budget of N27.5trillion."

"Insiders told me that Tinubu is angry that while Akpabio told him each of the 109 Senators and 360 Rep Members were getting N3billion and N1billion each for their Zonal Intervention Project Funds, ZIPF, making a total of N687billion padded into the 2024 budget, only N250million and N200million got to the Lawmakers. "

"Investigations revealed that bulk of the funds which should have gone to the Lawmakers for ZIPF, were split into different agencies to be awarded as contracts to Akpabio’s friends and cronies."

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88% Candidates Pass As NMCN Released 2024 Professional Exam Results (See How To Check)

The Nigerian government has officially released the 2024 results for the Professional Examination in General and Post Basic Nursing Programs.

LeadNaija reports that the release was confirmed in a circular from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) dated November 10, 2024.. 

According to the circular, a total of 18,139 candidates passed, reflecting an overall pass rate of 88%.

Heads of nursing institutions in Nigeria are instructed to access their institution’s results online starting Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The statement signed by the acting registrar of NMCN, Ngadi Alhassan, reads: “I am pleased to inform you that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has approved the release of the results of the November 2024 Professional Examination in General/Post Basic Nursing Programmes.

“Summary of the results indicated that eighteen, thousand, one hundred and thirty Nine (18,139) candidates were successful, representing 88 percent pass.

“The breakdown is as follows: A) General Nursing Programme Twelve thousand, five hundred and thirty-four (12,534) candidates were successful, representing 88 percent pass; refresher program Forty-two (42) candidates were successful, representing 45 percent pass; Foreign Trained Nursing (FTN); One hundred and seventy-eight (178) candidates were successful in representing 43 percent pass; Post Basic Nursing Programmes Four thousand, five hundred and thirteen (4, 513) candidates were successful, representing a 96 percent pass rate and Community Nursing Programme.

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BREAKING: FCT, States' Homegrown Obligation Ascend By N198.96 Billion Out of 90 days

The domestic debt of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) increased by N198.96 billion within three months.

This is according to the latest subnational debt report from the Debt Management Office (DMO).

The total domestic debt of states and the FCT rose by 5% from N4.07 trillion in March 2024 to N4.27 trillion by June 2024.

LeadNaija observed variations in debt levels across the states, with some recording significant increases while others showed marginal changes or reductions.

Rivers, Taraba, Niger record sharp debt increases

Rivers State recorded the highest percentage increase in debt during the period under review. The state’s debt rose by 67%, jumping from N232.58 billion in March to N389.20 billion in June, an increase of N156.62 billion.

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Ondo Decides2024: APC Forum Dump Aiyedatiwa, Mobilize Support For SDP Candidate

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, some All Progressives Congress (APC) groups, under the auspices of Ondo Patriots, have announced that they have commenced mobilisation in support of the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Otunba Benson Akingboye.

The Coordinator of the group, Comrade Dele Oyewo, in a petition titled, ‘Protest against Gov. Aiyedatiwa and the party approach’, which was addressed to the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, said the decision was informed by the “questionable” emergence of the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the candidate of the party.

The group noted that the national leadership of the party had taken side with Aiyedatiwa at the “shallow primaries” conducted in April 2024.

Parts of the petition read: “The leadership of the various organising groups within the party structure in the state for the umpteen time hereby re-emphasise that it is going to be almost impossible to work with the party and the governor on Nov. 16th gubernatorial election.

“But we discovered that the party leadership in Abuja is not in any way concerned about the wellbeing of citizens of Ondo state, rather they prefer their own choice of settlement over any form of resulting consequences.

“The voices of people in Ondo State – an appendages of the APC hereby condemn what it described as derailment and gross misconduct against the party ethics in line with the choice of Gov. Aiyedatiwa if truly we are different from PDP and that we do to the latter what we preached before 2015 general elections.


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New Minimum wage: Workers Laments As 7 States Govt Delay Payment Approval

No fewer than seven states and the Federal Capital Territory have failed to approve the minimum wage expected to commence in October this year.

This is as 25 states have commenced payment or made a pronouncement on the amount to pay as the minimum wage.

The states that have yet to approve a particular minimum wage amount are Zamfara, Sokoto, Osun, Cross River, Imo, Plateau, Taraba, and the FCT.

Saturday PUNCH gathered that paying the N70,000 minimum wage may take a long time in Zamfara, as the state just began paying the old N30,000 minimum wage.

Recall that the N30,000 minimum wage took effect in April 2019, but Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State commenced the payment to the civil servants in June this year.

The state has yet to make any statement on the N70,000 minimum wage as of the time of filing this report.

Also, Sokoto State has yet to commence payment of the minimum wage despite Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s promise that his administration would be among the first states to do so.

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NIGERIA: Boko Haram Fade As New Terrorist Group Operate in Kebbi, Sokoto States

The Nigerian Military has said that a new terror group has been identified in the country.

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday morning said the group is in operation in Kebbi and Sokoto States.

Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, revealed that this group is affiliated with jihadi organizations in Mali and Niger.

The emergence of this new terror group is attributed to the political instability in Mali and Niger, which has led to a spill-over effect in Nigeria’s northwestern region.

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Asari Dokubo: Scrapping Niger Delta Ministry Betrayal Of Our People

Mujahid Asari Dokubo is a former president of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide. In this interview, he speaks on the scrapping of Ministry of Niger Delta, political crisis in Rivers State and why the South-South will align with the North in 2027, among other issues.

What are your thoughts on the decision of the Federal Government to subsume the Ministry of the Niger Delta under a new creation called the Ministry of Regional Development?.

Sadly, this decision was taken by the government led by President Bola Tinubu, who was in the trenches with most of us during the struggle for the restoration of democracy after the annulment of the June 1993 presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola. We fought together and tirelessly and a lot of people lost their lives.

President Tinubu was at the forefront of the struggle and since then he has been speaking on restructuring the Nigerian state and giving rights to all the component units of Nigeria.

This decision is a betrayal of the people of the Niger Delta. There has been this culture in Nigeria of trying to shortchange the people of the Niger Delta and robbing us of our gains.

Before independence, the Ijaws and Ogonis made it very clear that for us to be part of Nigeria, Nigeria must be negotiated on our terms. We made it very clear to the British and they set up a commission to look into the fears of the so-called minorities in order to address them.

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So Softly and Skillful” Sarah Martins Explain Why Baltasar Engonga Is Every Woman’s Dream Man

Controversial Nigerian actress, Sarah Martins has reacted to the viral video of Equatorial Guinea Finance Minister, Baltasar Engonga’s sxxual scandal, noting why he’s every woman’s dream.

New Telegraph recalls that the internet went agog over numerous explicit videos, about 400 of which were leaked involving the Baltasar Engonga.

The scandal has stirred a lot of reactions around the globe, eliciting different opinions from netizens, but reacting to the viral video, Sarah opined that despite the controversy surrounding him, the guy is still a lot of ladies’ dream man.

According to the movie star, the reason for this is because of his prowess in bed and she considers this a full package in a man.

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BREAKING: COAS, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja Died At 56

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja died at the age of 56.

According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

“Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.

“His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.

“Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

“He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.

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Confusion As Commercial driver ‘Resisting Arrest Sets Himself And LASTMA Official Ablaze’ In Lagos (Watch Video)


Commercial driver ‘resisting arrest sets LASTMA official ablaze’ in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a commercial bus driver set ablaze one of its officers while resisting arrest over a violation of traffic regulations.

Adebayo Taofiq, the LASTMA director of public affairs, said the commercial driver and his conductor “brutally attacked” the officer while discharging official duties.

“LASTMA has been made aware of a distressing video showing the driver of a Volkswagen T4 commercial bus, license plate LSD 355 CK, setting both his vehicle and LASTMA officer ablaze in a brazen attempt to evade arrest,” NAN quoted Taofiq to have said.

“This shocking event transpired today (Tuesday), Nov. 5, when the driver resisted arrest with extreme aggression by LASTMA officials.

“The vehicle had been intercepted for violating traffic regulations in the Cele inward Mile 2 area.”

Taofiq said the bus driver and conductor violently resisted arrest, physically assaulted a LASTMA officer, and then doused him with petrol.

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VIRAL: Equatorial Guinea Restricts Multimedia Files Sharing For WhatsApp Users Amid S3x Scandal

Following the s3x scandal rocking government officials of Equatorial Guinea, the government has restricted its citizens from downloading and sharing multimedia files using mobile data on WhatsApp.

The country’s Director General, National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Engonga, was enmeshed in a sxx scandal involving the wives of notable people.

The scandal emerged in the course of a fraud investigation against the 54-year-old Economist which resulted in the search of his house and office on impromptu notice by ANIF officials who came across several CDs that later revealed his sexcapades with different married women.

The over 400 videos reportedly include encounters with high-profile individuals, such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea, the Director General of Police’s wife, and about 20 of the country’s ministers’ wives, among others.

The footage, discovered in his office, was said to have been recorded with consent and has since been leaked online, causing a media uproar.

However, in a new development on Tuesday, a local news platform, Ahora EG, reported that the citizens have been lamenting their inability to share photos, videos, and audio when using a mobile data connection, leading users to rely exclusively on WiFi networks to share such content.

Speaking with a source, the platform quoted a source as saying, “Should an entire country pay for the actions of a few? The likely decision to restrict access to essential communication functions seems disproportionate and punitive, affecting thousands of users of these platforms who, in addition to serving them for entertainment, also use them for their work and/or educational activities.

“In a world where digitalisation is becoming more and more important, should we shut down our platforms and paralyse our activities due to the actions of a few? Currently, users are forced to rely exclusively on WiFi connections, which not only limits their ability to communicate but also interferes with their daily activities.

“This situation has generated a heated debate among the population, where many believe that the measure seems to be more focused on controlling than facilitating communication,” the report added.

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JUST IN: Again, Rivers LG On Fire As Police Disperse Workers, Fire Teargas, Ammunition

Operatives of the Nigerian police on Monday violently dispersed local government workers using teargas and live ammunition in Isiokpo, headquarters of the Ikwerre Local Government Area, leading to tension in the area.

The workers were reportedly awaiting a resumption directive from the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) when the police arrived in several patrol vans and executed a commando-style operation at the council secretariat.

According to eyewitnesses, scores of workers, including two women, were injured while attempting to flee during the shooting incident. Many reportedly sought refuge in nearby bushes.

An eyewitness recounted, “This morning, the National Union of Local Government Workers instructed its members to report to work at the Ikwerre Local Government.

“While we were present, we noticed over 100 armed police officers. They began shooting and deploying tear gas, causing workers and women to run for safety.

“As I speak, two women have collapsed, and the police are restricting access to medical assistance.”

Richard Henry, Chief of Staff of Ikwerre LGA, confirmed the incident.

Henry stated, “They entered the premises and released tear gas, causing people to scatter. Our mothers and youths who were present sustained injuries. We’re uncertain about any fatalities since many ran into the bush.”

The Ikwerre Local Government Area has been particularly affected by unrest following the local government elections, which saw suspected political thugs attack several councils.

To prevent a resurgence of the violence and arson that had plagued the council, police had previously locked down the council headquarters and two others.

Meanwhile, Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident.

She stated, “These are not just any men in police uniforms; they are officers from the command deployed to maintain law and order.

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EFCC Arrest Ex-Delta Gov Ifeanyi Okowa Over Alleged ₦1.3 Trillion Mismanagement

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, November 4, facing allegations of diverting ₦1.3 trillion meant for oil-producing states.

Okowa, who led Delta from 2015 to 2023, is accused of misusing funds from the 13 percent derivation fund, intended for states with oil production.

Sources close to the investigation revealed that Okowa’s arrest occurred when he voluntarily reported to the EFCC’s Port Harcourt office, responding to an invitation regarding the alleged mismanagement.

“The funds in question were earmarked for development in oil-rich states, but they appear to have been misappropriated over the years,” a source informed TheCable.
Other allegations against Okowa

In addition to the ₦1.3 trillion diversion claim, Okowa is also under investigation for the alleged misappropriation of ₦40 billion.

This substantial sum was reportedly used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas, an ambitious facility currently under development by UTM Offshore Limited in Akwa Ibom.

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JAMB-UTME: Abuja Court Sentence Nigeria Professor Six Month Imprisonment After Caught Impersonating For His Daughter

A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The sentence was handed down by Chief Magistrate Honourable Justice Folashade Oyekan on October 24, 2024.

Jisos was apprehended by officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) while monitoring the UTME at Brix Academy in Abuja.

According to a statement from JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, Jisos falsely presented himself as a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) with the intention of overseeing the examination.

His ruse was exposed when he was questioned by the leader of the monitoring team, who sought clarification about his presence.

Unable to provide satisfactory answers, Jisos was arrested and handed over to security personnel for further investigation.

During interrogation, Jisos admitted that he had no affiliation with any NGO and had entered the examination hall to assist his daughter in taking the UTME.

In addition to the six-month prison sentence, he was given the option to pay a fine of N100,000.

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Fans Raise Concerns As Football Icon, 42, Looks Unrecognizable After Been Sighted On A Street (PHOTOS)

Football fans have raised concerns over the health of Brazilian icon Adriano after he was spotted drinking beer barefoot in the street.

The 42-year-old, who scored 27 goals across 48 games for Brazil between 2000 and 2010, struggled with alcoholism and depression during his playing career.

Adriano, who retired in 2016 and is best known for his time at Italian club Inter Milan, looks almost unrecognisable in a new viral social media clip which has over six million views.

The video shows Adriano intoxicated – but some fans have claimed that Adriano no longer struggles with alcohol issues – and insist he was simply visiting friends.

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Full List Of Private Universities And Owners In Nigeria

n pursuant to these stated mission objectives, Moses Orimolade Education Foundation indeed commenced the process for the establishment of a University which is to be known and called Moses Orimolade University to immortalize the memory of the founder of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church.

(1) Ajayi Crowther University (Oyo) Oyo State. It is owned by the Anglican Church in Nigeria – Christened Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was established by the Supra Diocesan Board (West) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has its origins in the defunct CMS training institution, Abeokuta and the defunct St. Andrews College, Oyo.

(2) Baze University, (Abuja) Abuja FCT.

The founder of Baze University, Abuja, is Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

Baze University was conceived in 2008 as a privately owned non-faith base institution, and was granted a provisional license on 7th March 2011. It is a conventional University, offering courses in both the Arts and the Sciences, with emphasis on science and technology.

(3) Veritas University, (Abuja) FCT.

Veritas University, Abuja is based in Abuja. It is a private institution founded by the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos. Licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2007, it enrolled its first students the following year.

Veritas University Abuja (VUA), also known as the Catholic University of Nigeria, was founded by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria through a resolution given at its March 2002 meeting in Abuja.

(4) Moses Orimolade Unversity (Omu. Aran) Kwara State.

In pursuant to these stated mission objectives, Moses Orimolade Education Foundation indeed commenced the process for the establishment of a University which is to be known and called Moses Orimolade University to immortalize the memory of the founder of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church.

(5) Samuel Adegboyega University, (Ogwa) Edo State. Glorious Vision University was founded by the Apostolic Church Nigeria, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA) Territory in 2011. The university was previously called Samuel Adegboyega University and changed its name to Glorious Vision University in 2024.

(6) Bells Unversity of Technology, (Ota), Ogun State.

Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, former-President of Nigeria.

(7) Madonna University, (Ihiala) Anambra State. Fr. Emmanuel Edeh CSSp, OFR, founded the prestigious Madonna University.

Fr. Emmanuel M.P. Edeh commonly known as Father Edeh is a Catholic Priest of the Holy Ghost congregation born 20 May 1947 in Akpugo, Enugu State, Nigeria.

( Al-Hikmah University (Ilorin), Kwara State.

Chief (Dr) Abdulraheem Oladimeji OFR, FNAEAP, FSPSP, the visionary Founder and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Al-Hikmah University.

It was established in 2005 by the Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation (AROIF), Nigeria. The university came into existence via the granting of License to operate as a Conventional Private University by the Federal Government of Nigeria License No. 010 on 7th January, 2005.

(9) Cetep University, (Sabo Yaba), Lagos State.

CETEP City University is a privately owned higher institution located in Yaba, Lagos, it was established in 2005. The university current Vice Chancellor is Prof. Akin Aju.

(10) Nile University of Nigeria, (Jabi) Abuja FCT.

The Nile University of Nigeria is owned by Honoris United Universities. Nile University of Nigeria was established in 2009 with just three faculties and has since has doubled to six faculties. It is part of the first and largest pan-African private higher education network, Honoris United University.

(11). Ecwa Bingham University (Karu), Nassarawa State.

ECWA started planning for the university in 2003. A charter was granted by the Nigerian University Commission in 2005. Lectures commenced in 2006.

Bingham University, Karu was established by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) following its formal licensing by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 5th January, 2005.

(12) Afe Babalola University (Ado-Ekiti) Ekiti State.

Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private research university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009.

(13) Babcock University, (Ilishan) Ogun State.

Babcock University is a private Christian co-educational Nigerian university owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. The university is located at Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, equidistant between Ibadan and Lagos.

(14) America University Of Nigeria, (Yola), Adamawa.

It was established by H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON and other Nigerian business leaders, AUN opened it door to its first class students in the Fall 2005 semester.

(15) Landmark University, (Omu-Aran) Kwara State.

Landmark University was established in 2011 by the Living Faith Church Worldwide. It is a private Christian university. The founder and Chancellor is Bishop David Oyedepo.

(16) African University of Science & Technology, (Garki) Abuja.

The African University of Science and Technology is an international undergraduate and post-graduate university located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was founded in 2007 as the first part of a pan-African University System Concept developed by the Nelson Mandela Institution.

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Betta Edu N585m Fraud: EFCC Submits Preliminary Report

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that the immediate past Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is still under probe though a preliminary report has been submitted to President Bola Tinubu.

President Tinubu suspended Edu in January 2024, following a national outcry over an alleged N585 million scandal.

EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja during a press briefing on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

According to Olukoyede, an interim report about the embattled former minister had been submitted to the President in order to take actions.

He added that there is still a gamut of documents to be cross-checked regarding her dealings when she held sway in the ministry.

He further assured Nigerians that the agency would get to the root of the matter.

Olukoyede, who was represented at the briefing by the Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwajaren, while reeling out his achievements in the last one year, said many pending cases would be completed in due time.

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NLC Call For A Fresh Assessment Of The Minimum Wage In Light Of The Increasing Cost Of Living


The NLC is evaluating the call for a fresh assessment of the minimum wage in light of the increasing cost of living.

The NLC has indicated that it might call on the federal government to undertake a new review of the minimum wage in response to the rising cost of living.

President Joe Ajaero shared this information during the 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). He emphasized that organized labor will firmly advocate for the government to fulfill its commitment to recommission the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries.

He said: “As it is today, our choices are very limited. It is either we find a way to collectively overcome the forces that are bent on keeping us down as a people or we completely surrender to them while wringing our hands in hopelessness.

“The forces of neoliberalism must be challenged and the trade union movement remains the only viable force in Nigeria and in the world that can creatively engage it and mitigate its stranglehold on our nation.

“We must offer strong counterpoise to their prebendal logic and must proffer newer arguments to triumph over their quest for profit at the detriment of the social will. It is only by remaining strong and united that we can hope to achieve that.

“It is sad, but we cannot afford to keep our public refineries shut while still importing refined petroleum products. We demand a review of our salaries in lieu of its eroded values.

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BREAKING: Rep Present Legislation To Raise Membership From 360 To 366

The house Representatives Present Legislation to Raise Membership from 360 to 366.

A proposal has been presented in the House of Representatives to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic (as amended). This bill seeks to reserve six special seats specifically for women and individuals with disabilities.

Titled “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Six Special Seats for Special Interest Groups) Bill, 2024 (HB.1811),” this bill was introduced for its initial reading during the plenary session on Wednesday.

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Emefiele Asked Me Not To Keep Records Of Collected Dollars, Despatch Rider Says


An Ikeja Special Offences Court has heard how former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele instructed his erstwhile despatch rider, Monday Osasuwa, not to formally acknowledge millions of dollars collected on his behalf from various sources.

Osasuwa, who is the first prosecution witness (PW1) in a case the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed against Emefiele, said this yesterday during re-examination by counsel to Emefiele, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), before Justice Rahman Oshodi.CONTINUE READING

The witness told the court that he had no record of all the money he collected and handed over to the former CBN governor.

The court had recalled Osasuwa, following the granting of an application Ojo filed over the case.

The lawyer asked Osasuwa if he produced any documents to the EFCC showing Emefiele’s instructions, and the witness said: “He advised me not to write anything down for all the money I brought to him. I did not produce any document because my boss told me not to keep any records. I only obeyed my boss.

“Whenever my boss was not around, he instructed me to give it to the second defendant (Henry Omoile).”

On April 12, Osasuwa had testified that Emefiele, on different occasions, used him to collect funds from different sources as the ex-CBN governor’s despatch rider.

The witness said after he became a CBN staff member, he collected over $3 million in tranches on behalf of Emefiele.

When Ojo asked the witness who his direct boss was at the CBN, Osasuwa said: “I did not have one direct boss. In my office, we have the Secretary to the former CBN Governor Emefelie.”

When the lawyer further asked Osasuwa if in his appointment letter as a senior supervisor, it was stated that he was to run personal errands for Emefiele, the witness replied: “If my boss gives me instructions, I can’t refuse.”

He told the court that based on the errands he ran for Emefelie, the EFCC said he was charged with money laundering.

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FG Arrests Chinese Over Illegal Mining

The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of illegal mining in Nasarawa State.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the disclosure in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Monday in Abuja.

Alake said that the suspects were arrested at an illegal mining site located at Rafin-Gabas, Agwada, in Kokona Local Government Area.

He stated that the ministry’s mining marshals, established to secure mining sites across the nation, made the arrest in a recent operation following credible intelligence.

“The suspects were arrested for mining without lawful authorisation. Some of the minerals being mined include fluorite, zinc, lead, and tin.

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Nigeria Security Operatives Are Inadequate, Youth Need To Be Trained - Governor Dikko Umar


Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina has announced that numerous communities within the state have become less accessible to bandits, as residents are actively implementing strategies to protect themselves from attacks.

Radda, emphasizing his belief that Nigeria's current number of security personnel is inadequate to address the nation's security challenges, highlighted the necessity for individuals to take measures to protect themselves and support the efforts of traditional security forces.

In an interview with the BBC Hausa service, Radda expressed that the initiatives taken by his administration to equip local residents with the skills to protect themselves from bandit attacks, prior to any security intervention, are yielding positive results. He noted that many communities have become unreachable for the bandits.

“We are not saying people should take weapons, no, what we are saying is that the security operatives we have in Nigeria are inadequate, and cannot defend all the citizens.

“What we are calling on people to do is to give us their youth so that we will train them and give them something they can start using to defend themselves before any intervention from the security operatives.

"And this initiative has started paying off, because there are many communities now that are not accessible by these people (bandits), and this is as a result of the measures taken by the locals.

“It is unfortunate how three or four boys (bandits) with a gun or two could wreak havoc in a community of say 500 or 1,000 or 2,000 people.

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State Of The Nation: Nigeria Men Requesting “Marriage Lists” From Multiple Women To Get Cheapest One – Report (PHOTOS)

As the economic hardship bites harder, a new trend in some communities is for men to ask for “marriage lists” from several women.

The lists detail the financial costs involved in getting married, including dowries and gifts. The requirements can vary widely based on culture and personal circumstances.

According to a report by Vanguard, men request the lists to figure out which marriage would be the most affordable for them.

While marriage has traditionally been about love and partnership, it is also seen as a financial agreement between families in many cultures.

Critics argue that the new trend reduces women to their financial worth and creates unhealthy competition among them.

Part of the report read: “On a practical level, the comparison of marriage costs can be influenced by economic realities.

“In times of financial uncertainty, individuals may feel compelled to prioritize financial security over emotional connection. This trend can also reflect broader societal changes, where economic factors increasingly dictate personal choices.

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