Month: December 2023
Convicted fraudster, Victor Odeh, is 19, not seven — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has debunked reports claiming that one Victor Odeh convicted for internet fraud is seven years old. The EFCC made…
INEC to conduct re-run, bye-elections February 2024
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will conduct reruns and bye-elections across the country in February 2024 to fill existing vacancies in the…
JUST IN: IG Egbetokun meets DIGs, AIGs, CPs
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun is currently meeting with senior police officers within the ranks of Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Assistant Inspectors General…
Defection: Rivers APC Receives 27 State Lawmakers
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has received 27 state lawmakers who recently joined the party from the Peoples Democratic Party…
Rivers Crisis: Court Bars INEC From Conducting By-Elections To Replace 27 Lawmakers
Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from organising by-elections to replace 27 members…
JAMB Increases 2024 UTME Registration Fees
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has increased the registration fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2024. In an official statement…
Tinubu accepts Lalong’s resignation as Labour Minister
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, the Presidency confirmed to The PUNCH Monday. Lalong will now proceed…
Respect rules of your party’ – Wike warns Rivers politicians
As the crisis in Rivers State continues to fester, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned politicians against pulling down…
Learn UK laws before travelling, Mayor urges Nigerian
Nigerian-British Mayor of Southwark in London, Micheal Situ, has urged Nigerians coming into the United Kingdom, particularly youths and students, to be aware of the…
EFCC seeks law to seize unexplained wealth
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has called for legislation against unexplained wealth, as a way of checking the…