Police Dismiss Officer Peter Ejike Over Fraud Involving Zion Ministry’s Ebuka Obi in Blogger ‘Ijele Speaks’ Case

DSP Peter Ejike, a lawyer in charge of Zone 7 Legal Section, who connived with Prophet Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach to prosecute a blogger and content creator, Mr Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, Ijele Speaks, has been dismissed for fraud. In December 2024, Ejike was suspended along with Inspector Ekende Edwin, Inspector Esther Okafor, and…

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Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Set to Address Regional Stability

MAIDUGURI – The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is set to host the 5th Edition of the Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin. The event aims to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing the security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges affecting the…

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Lagos Government Shuts Down Oshodi Pedestrian Bridge Due to Safety Concerns

The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi bus terminals two and three. Concerns about the structural integrity of the bridge prompted the directive, which was announced on Friday by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation. The government’s decision comes as a proactive measure to prevent potential accidents…

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Telecom Expenses Soar 50.92% in 2023 Due to Inflation and Currency Challenges

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry faced a tough year in 2023, as operating costs for telecom companies skyrocketed by 50.92%, rising from ₦2.09 trillion in 2022 to ₦3.16 trillion. This sharp increase highlights the mounting challenges of operating in an economy grappling with inflation and currency depreciation. Yet, amid these financial pressures, the sector demonstrated remarkable resilience….

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