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The Anambra chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has declared an indefinite strike across all private and public hospitals in the state, following the abduction of Dr. Stephen Ezeh. The association is embarking on the action after an ultimatum given to the state government and security agencies to rescue Dr Ezeh expired. In a…
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With the drive to turn Akure, Ondo State capital, into an economic hub, the state is set to play host to entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers during the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) in November. According to the Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Dr. Summy Smart Francis, the festival will focus on…
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President Bola Tinubu will return to France today after swearing in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). A flight tracker showed his plane is due to fly to Nice in France on Friday afternoon, following a flight from the same location to Abuja yesterday. Tinubu had cut short his visit…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Directorate, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at Federal Low-Cost Housing Estate, Makurdi, Benue State. Their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud. The suspects are: Austine Okwori, Osita Idoko Valentine, Skott King David, Thomas Ifebuche,…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. READ ALSO: Supreme Court affirms Diri’s election as Bayelsa governor…