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Aliko Dangote, renowned as Africa’s wealthiest individual, has embarked on a significant humanitarian endeavor to address the pressing needs of communities across Nigeria. Leveraging the resources of his foundation, Dangote has pledged to distribute one million bags of rice, with an estimated value exceeding N13 billion, to individuals and families grappling with dire circumstances. This…

The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Kebbi Command, Comptroller Iheanacho Ojike, officially reopened the Kamba Border for international trade on Friday, 15 March 2024. This decision comes following the directive from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), signaling a renewed focus on facilitating legitimate trade activities. The reopening ceremony, attended by stakeholders, including…

In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended two individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and social gatherings in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The suspects, identified as Josephine Odunu, a 20-year-old hairdresser, and Edesemi Ikporo, a 30-year-old dispatch rider, were intercepted…

In a tumultuous turn of events, the Labour Party is plunged into a maelstrom of leadership discord, pitting the National Working Committee (NWC) against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The clash is ignited by allegations levied by the NWC, pointing fingers at Joe Ajaero, the President of the NLC, for orchestrating a campaign to dethrone…

In a move against cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has struck a significant blow against illicit online activities in Lagos. Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command apprehended 45 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud on Monday, March 11, 2024. The arrests were made in Ikorodu, Lagos, following meticulous intelligence gathering on…

Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, emphasized the pivotal role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Addressing members of the Eagle Crime Awareness & Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) in Lagos, Ola Olukoyede urged CSOs to deepen their commitment to combating corruption, highlighting their significance as critical stakeholders in this endeavor. The interactive session underscored the…