Police arrest alleged fake lawyer after 10 years of impersonation
The police said the arrest followed a discreet investigation by operatives of the command after receiving a petition that the suspect allegedly obtained money by false pretence.
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Court dismisses case against man who allegedly threatened Kano governor
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the case filed against a man, Sanusi Dankaka, who allegedly threatened to publish nude videos and photographs of Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State via his Facebook page. Justice Salim Ibrahim struck out the case after the prosecut...
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Insecurity gradually reducing in Nigeria – Kano Rep
By Hadiza Yusuf The member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has said insecurity in the country is gradually reducing. Bichi said this on Monday during the inauguration of the Bichi chapter of the All Progressives Congr...
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EFCC witness admits AMCON board approved NG Eagle sale
₦149m proceeds paid into AMCON account with CBN, court told By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday admitted that the sale of NG Eagle airline was approved by the board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCO...
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ipNX Commends BOI for Supporting Business Expansion and Nigeria’s ICT Sector Growth
Leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, ipNX Nigeria Limited, has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) for its continued support of business expansion and investment, particularly its contribution to the growth of Nigeria’s ICT sector. The commendation wa...
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Harnessing the diaspora to fund Nigeria’s gifted children
Nigeria has a vast pool of gifted children but limited resources. This article explores how harnessing the diaspora can help fund their education and devel Read More: https://punchng.com/harnessing-the-diaspora-to-fund-nigerias-gifted-children/...
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Synafare Targets 100 Solar Merchants with Financing of Up to ₦100 Million Each
Synafare, a renewable energy supply-chain and financing company, is targeting 100 solar merchants with financing support of up to ₦100 million each as it seeks to help businesses overcome procurement constraints and expand across Nigeria’s solar market. The initiative, unveiled a...
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Lagos Assembly okays establishment of state police
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously supported the proposed establishment of state police following its consideration of the constitutional amendment bill transmitted by the National Assembly. The support was declared by the Speaker of the House, ...
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Court strikes cybercrime charges against man accused of threatening governor
The judge struck out the charges after the prosecution lawyer applied to withdraw them. The post Court strikes cybercrime charges against man accused of threatening governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NCDC dismisses Ebola rumours, says no confirmed case in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has dismissed rumours linking the Ebola outbreak to a possible election postponement, saying Nigeria currently has no confirmed cases. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this at a virtual capacity-build...
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Kogi Assembly approves state police
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, citing the need to tackle insecurity, strengthen local intelligence gathering and create employment opportunit...
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Tinubu transmits bill to Senate to allow transfer of convicted Nigerians abroad back home
The proposed legislation would empower the Nigerian government to enter into agreements with other countries for the transfer of convicted offenders to Nigeria. The post Tinubu transmits bill to Senate to allow transfer of convicted Nigerians abroad back home appeared first on Pr...
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SanlamAllianz, Ckrowd TourStack Launch Three-City Campus Tour Advancing Insurance Education and Entertainment Technology
SanlamAllianz Nigeria, in partnership with Ckrowd TourStack, is set to take insurance education to university communities through the SanlamAllianz Campus Takeover with Nigerian singer AYO Maff and Friends.The three-city initiative will combine live music, insurance education and...