The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu State. In statement on Tuesday, its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said they were picked from different locations within the state. He said the suspects included Chigozie Philips, founder of Holy Family School in Abakpa, where he allegedly trains prospective cybercriminals. Thirteen of Phillips protégés were apprehended …

Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Offences on Monday demolished many shanties erected on the Lekki Coastal Road and its environs in the state. The coastal road, according to the state government, is to serve as an alternate route to motorists along the axis when completed. The demolition exercise, led by the Chairman of the agency, Shola Jejeloye, followed an eviction …

The Police at Force Headquarters through the National Cybercrime Centre, has busted a cybercrime syndicate that specialises in defrauding unsuspecting persons both within and outside Nigeria of thousands of US dollars. In a statement in Abuja on Monday, Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed that the leader of the syndicate, George Ikata, has been nabbed in connection …

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) will graduate 7,769 students during its 35th convocation holding on Friday and Saturday. While enumerating activities lined up for the week-long convocation in Calabar on Monday, Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Florence Obi said that Friday was for the award of first degrees, diplomas, masters, and postgraduate and also induction into UNICAL alumni for those …

The management of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic (AOPE), Eruwa, parents, and candidates have hailed the peaceful conduct of the first Computer Base Test (CBT) for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the institution. The CBT centre, according to the management of the institution, is the only approved centre in Ibarapaland and Iseyin axis of Oyo State after fulfilling the requirements of …

Troops of 114 Task Force Battalion, Bita in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, have rescued yet another abducted Chibok schoolgirl. The 26-year-old Hauwa Martha on serial number 2 in the abducted Chibok schoolgirls list since 14th April 2014, was rescued on last 21st April with her three-year-old baby by the troops during operations at Lagara. She is from …

Retired American tennis player, Serena Williams attracted attention on Monday night when she announced her second pregnancy on the red carpet of the MET Gala 2023. The Met Gala is an annual invitation-only fundraiser for the Costume Institute, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a TikTok post on Monday, Williams said she was “so excited when Anna Wintour …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed a rescheduled date for candidates unable to sit for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB said candidates who missed their scheduled examination would take it on Saturday, 6th May, 2023. The spokesman of the Board, Fabian Benjamin said candidates under these categories are principally those who were verified at …

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joseph Ajaero, on Sunday, vowed that the labour union will create a “hall of shame” for judges that undermine the tenets of the judiciary and come up with ridiculous judgements on election petitions. Ajaero, who spoke in Abuja at a joint briefing with members of the civil society group under …

Kidnapped former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Barrister Okey Wali has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. Wali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was abducted by armed men dressed in military uniform at the Obiri-Kwere area of the East-West Road in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State fortnight Monday. The NBA chairman, Port Harcourt …