US Secretary Of State To Visit Nigeria, Other African Partners
From November 15-20, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal, defining the depth and breadth of the US’s relationships with African partners. The Secretary will advance US-Africa collaboration on shared global priorities, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding a more inclusive global economy, combating the climate crisis, revitalizing […]
Ten Internal Road Project Completed, 16 Local Contractors Empowered – Bayelsa Govt
The Bayelsa state administration of Gov. Douye Diri has announced a policy of empowerment and engagement of 16 local contractors in the state’s ongoing internal road construction. According to the state government, ten internal roads have been finished so far, with six more under construction in the area of Yenagoa, the state capital. Surveyor Moses […]
Omonkhoa In EFCC Custody Over $200,000 Cryptocurrency Fraud
Precious Ofure Omonkhoa was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with a claimed $200,000 bitcoin investment fraud. Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman who verified the arrest, said Omonkhoa was detained on November 8, 2021, in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the commission got credible intelligence concerning his illicit operations. He allegedly pretended to […]
Makinde Charges New DSS Chief To Investigate Remote Cause Of Oyo Jailbreak
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has tasked the new director of the Department of State Services (DSS) with determining the root of the Abolongo jailbreak in Oyo town. While greeting the new state director of the Department of State Security, Mr. Agada Alex, in his office, the governor stated that he wants the DSS […]
Court Convicts Five For Cyber-Fraud In Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, on Thursday, secured the conviction of five internet fraudsters before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo state. They pleaded guilty to separate charges bordering on fraudulent impersonation with intent to defraud. The convicts are Gbadeyinka Abeeb Adeyemi who claims […]
Steve Bannon Indicted On Contempt Of Congress Charges For Defying Jan. 6 Subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, was indicted Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Justice Department said Bannon, 67, was indicted on one count for refusing to appear for a deposition […]
Ciattarelli Concedes NJ Governor’s Race To Murphy
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has conceded the race for New Jersey governor to Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy. Ciattarelli made the announcement at a news conference Friday afternoon in his hometown of Raritan. Ciattarelli said Campaign Counsel Mark Sheridan informed him late Thursday that they did not have the votes to win nor trigger a recount. “And […]
US Journalist Jailed For 11 Years In Army-Ruled Myanmar
A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday jailed American journalist Danny Fenster for 11 years, his lawyer and his employer said, despite U.S. calls for his release from what it said was unjust detention. Fenster, 37, the managing editor of online magazine Frontier Myanmar, was found guilty of incitement and violations of immigration and unlawful […]
COVID-19: Cases On The Rise For The 1st Time In 10 weeks
For the first time in 10 weeks, overall COVID-19 cases nationwide are on the rise and fueled by 22 states. Health officials blame the unvaccinated, and the changing season, saying more Americans are heading indoors and near one another. Hospital admissions are climbing in 14 states. From New Mexico to Colorado, hospitals have been forced […]
Owner Of Service Apartment Where Late Ataga Was Killed Testifies In Court
Nkechi Mogbo, the owner of the short service flat rented by Michael Ataga, the slain Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, has testified in court. Chidinma Ojukwu, a University of Lagos 300-level Mass Communication student, was accused of killing the 50-year-old man. Chidinma and two other defendants, Adedapo Quadri and Chioma Egbuchu are on trial […]
