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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Mr Abdon Gin, former Head of Service in Bauchi state to its headquarters in Abuja. The Newsjaunts reports that the ex HoS who is also the Special Adviser on Civil Service and Labour Matters to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state was arrested on Saturday by the officials of EFCC. The arrest was shortly after he had cast his vote in the just concluded Dass state constituency by-election. NAN also reports that Gin was arrested after an allegedly undisclosed amount of money was found in his car, a few metres away…

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in its commitment to ensure that residents at the grassroots have access to affordable, effective and quality healthcare, has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria Limited to utilise its over 13,000 Firstmonie Agents as payment channels for the Lagos State Health  Scheme (LSHS). The General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, made the disclosure during the flag off of the partnership in Alausa, saying that the partnership became necessary to facilitate ease of health insurance premium transactions for residents, especially at the grassroots. She noted that FirstBank was selected…

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has won Agric Bank of the Year Award at this year’s edition of Nigeria Agriculture Awards (NAA) for the second consecutive year. The Bank had earlier won the award in 2019.The award, organised by Agro Nigeria, recognises Stanbic IBTC Bank’s commitment to the development of agribusiness in Nigeria and consistency in providing financial solutions to farmers and agricultural enterprises across the country. Since its existence in 2014, the prestigious NAA has continued to celebrate stakeholders who have excelled in their contributions to the growth of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Femi Saheed of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of Saturday’s by-election for Kosofe constituency 2 of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Prof. Iyinola Oni, INEC Local Government Collation Officer for the by-election in Kosofe, declared the result at the collation centre in Agidi Comprehensive School, Agbonyi-Ketu at 5.35a.m. on Sunday. According to Oni of Department of of Geography, University of Lagos, the APC candidate polled 12,494 votes to beat his closest rival, Mr Sikiru Alebiosu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who got 2,068 votes. He said that AA…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has warned generals against staging any coup. Buratai has vowed that the Nigerian Army will never tolerate any agent of destabilization bent on scuttling the current democratic dispensation. He said this on Friday, as the Army decorated 39 newly promoted Major Generals. “Democracy has come to stay. We will not tolerate any agent of destabilization. The years of military misadventure in politics have never carried us anywhere. It is over,” Buratai said. Buratai also warned against lobbying with politicians for appointments. “Do not hobnob with politicians. At this rank of…

The World Health Organization has warned that vaccines will be no magic bullet for the coronavirus crisis as nations gear up for a massive rollout to tackle surging infections. The word of caution comes as the United States clocked a record number of Covid-19 cases for a second day in a row, with the country preparing for what US President-elect Joe Biden has called a “dark winter”. America’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended “universal face mask use” indoors and Biden said he would scale down his January inauguration ceremony to mitigate the virus risk. It comes…

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry has said it was coordinating with Nigerian authorities to free two of its citizens after they were kidnapped by pirates.According to media reports, Saad Shawky and Kyrolos Samir were taken while they were on board a cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria’s southernmost state of Bayelsa.There are also three Lebanese, four Indians and a Cameroonian in the crew, reports arab.news. The ministry said it had contacted the Egyptian consulate in Abuja about the circumstances and with the latest updates, and that instructions had been issued “to communicate with all officials at the highest level to follow…

The Technical Adviser of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma is optimistic that his team will upturn the 2-1 defeat suffered in the first leg of the preliminary rounds of the CAF Confederation cup to Futuro Kings of Equitorial Guinea last Sunday. Coach Eguma who stated this shortly after a training session where the team perfected both defense and the art of goal scoring on their adopted home ground, Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium said the team will not disappoint teaming fans and sponsors. The match is the first competitive game to be played by Rivers United at the main bowl of the Adokiye…

…..Urges Gov Dapo Abiodun To Accept Failure.

In his commitment to foster the advocacy for promotion of Ofada Rice in Nigeria, leading indigenous restaurant and outdoor catering company, OfadaBoy and Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has partnered Coca-Cola , Malta Guinness, Maggi and others for the second edition of the event, which will be streamlined live to millions of participants online. This edition which is themed: ‘ the Hidden Treasure’ will take place on Sunday December 6, 2020, and is expected to host some of respected royal fathers and a host of celebrities from the creative and entertainment industry. The show will be moderated by Gbenga Adeyinka,…