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admin - December 10, 2024

NIGERIA: ICPC: Civil Defence Officer Bags Years Imprisonment Over N12.2 Million Employment Scam

    By Munyal Manunyi         One Solomon Ogodo, a Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for his involvement in forgery, employment racketeering and fraud amounting to N12.2 million.     Mr Ogodo’s journey to the Correctional institution began in December […]
admin - December 10, 2024

NIGERIA: PGMOL Sacks David Coote After Thorough Investigation

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL), the governing body for referees in the Premier League, has terminated the contract of referee David Coote following an in-depth investigation into his conduct.     The PGMOL issued a statement on Monday, confirming the dismissal and citing […]
admin - December 9, 2024

KENYA: Rising Cooking Oil Prices Dim Christmas Cheer In Kenya

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya         The recent sharp rise in cooking oil prices, as explained by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), is hitting Kenyan households hard, just as the Christmas season approaches.     With edible oils being increasingly diverted into biofuel production to meet global demand for greener energy, […]
admin - December 9, 2024

NIGERIA: Ekiti Federal High Court Grants Dele Farotimi N50m Bail

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The Ado-Ekiti State Federal High Court has granted Dele Farotumi, a prominent human rights lawyer, a bail of N50 Million.     This was made known by 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, in a post on his […]
admin - December 9, 2024

NIGERIA: ICPC Rebukes Contractor’s Failed Bid To Block Prosecution In $65 Million Money Laundering Case

  By Onaoja Baba, Abuja         The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described as baseless and frivolous the failed attempt by Mr. Tarry Rufus, a contractor, to block his prosecution in a $65 million money laundering case.     This scathing rebuke came in a press release […]
admin - December 9, 2024

NIGERIA: Rhodes-Vivour Criticizes Lagos Government Spending, Hints At 2027 Governorship Bid

    By Onoja Baba, Lagos         Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State during the last election, has signaled his intent to contest again in 2027.     Speaking in an interview on Iyabo Ojo TV on YouTube, he reflected on the lessons learned from his previous campaign […]
admin - December 9, 2024

NIGERIA: Labour Party Moves To Reclaim Defected Lawmakers’ Seats

      By Onoja Baba, Abuja         The Labour Party has initiated legal proceedings to reclaim the seats of four House of Representatives members who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress.     The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, revealed this during an interview with the media in […]
admin - December 8, 2024

NIGERIA: ASUU-LASU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Salary Increment

  By Hamzat Ameenat Aderayo, Lagos, Nigeria          The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State University Branch, has announced the commencement of a total and indefinite strike action, effective from December 6, 2024.     The announcement was made in a statement released on December 8, 2024, signed by the […]
admin - December 8, 2024

Kenyans Push For Swift Appointment Of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

             By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          A strong call for the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was made by Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola, sparking widespread public support online, with social media users quickly amplifying the message on Twitter.     Despite public […]
admin - December 8, 2024

Manchester United Sporting Director Dan Ashworth Departs After Five-Month Stint

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          Manchester United’s Sporting Director, Dan Ashworth, has left the club just five months after his appointment, in a move that signals ongoing instability at Old Trafford.     The 53-year-old, who joined the club on July 1, 2024, and was heralded by minority owner Jim Ratcliffe […]
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