Month: June 2023

Exclusive: Suspended EFCC Bawa moved to private facility from DSS Headquarters after refusing to write statements

June 28, 2023 Blossom 0

According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who is still in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was transferred from the secret police’s main office to a private facility. Sources revealed on Tuesday that Bawa was moved to another facility to have total control over him after he refused to write any statements […]

Japa: Canada unveils tech job, announces opportunities for Nigerians, others

June 28, 2023 Blossom 0

The first-ever immigration tech talent mechanism in Canada has been launched, creating new employment chances for people from various countries, including Nigeria. A few days after Germany enacted an immigration law intended to encourage more people from outside the European Union to come to the nation for employment, the new job openings were published. The talent strategy which was launched at the 2023 Collision Conference in Toronto includes new measures and improvements on existing measures to help […]

Anti-oil theft: Troops raid militants’ camp, capture armoury (photos)

June 28, 2023 Blossom 0

Soldiers from the 5 Battalion of the 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army carried out a raid on the Azuzuama Community in the Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and they seized an armory that was kept in a camp where it is believed that renegade militants and illegal oil bunkerers carry out their nefarious operations. According to a statement by army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyeama Nwachukwu, the raid was carried out on Sunday, June 25. General Onyeama disclosed that […]

2023 Presidency: “It’s not fair to judge us” – Nigeria’s electoral body, INEC replies EU mission

June 28, 2023 Blossom 0

On Tuesday, the Independent National voting Commission (INEC) advised Nigerians not to criticize the voting system because of a problem with the upload of the presidential election scheduled for February 25, 2023. INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye made this known while reacting to the final report on the 2023 general elections submitted by the European Union […]

Why I set up panel to recover stolen Abia govt property – Alex Otti

June 28, 2023 Blossom 0

In order to retrieve allegedly stolen government property from individuals who worked in the previous administration, Abia State Governor Alex Otti established a judicial panel of investigation. Otti provided justifications for his decision. Otti recently set up a panel charged with recovering the property in the state. Justice Florence Ikwuoma Duruoha-Igwe of the State High Court Umuahia was named […]

Governorship election 2023: How Gov Sanwo-Olu, wife voted with invalid voters cards – Witness tells tribunal

June 27, 2023 Blossom 0

On Monday, a witness testified before the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal presided over by Justice Arum Ashom that despite the fact that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife Ibijoke’s voter identification cards were invalid, they were nevertheless permitted to cast their ballots. This testimony was given by an agent of the Labour Party, Dayo Isreal who was subpoenaed to testify in the petition filed by Gbadebo […]

Why we will never negotiate with bandits — Zamfara Govt

June 27, 2023 Blossom 0

The government of Zamfara State declared on Tuesday that it will never engage armed bandits in any kind of conversation or start peace negotiations. Addressing newsmen in Gusau the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Nakwada, said the current administration has no intention of engaging any leader […]

Ekweremadu: Ohanaeze meets British envoy, pleads leniency

June 27, 2023 Blossom 0

On Tuesday, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading Igbo sociocultural organization, pleaded with the British government to show mercy to the convicted former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. The Igbo group made this known when the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo received the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery at the […]

What Tinubu told the Muslims to do as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

June 27, 2023 Blossom 0

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu urged Muslims all around the country to practice tolerance and patience, just like the Prophet Ibrahim, and to keep the less fortunate in mind as they celebrate another Eid. “As we immerse ourselves in the joy of this moment and celebrate, let us remember those who may not be as fortunate like us,” […]