By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a building in the Iju area of Lagos State, used for internet fraud training. Popularly called “Yahoo School’, the command said four Yahoo experts who had been running the school were arrested alongside six trainees who were undergoing training in cybercrime and fraud during the operation. Nine of the suspects were between ages 20 and 26, while the tenth, a trainee, is 12 years old. Consequently, the command has directed owner of the facility to turn himself in for investigation. Preliminary investigations according to the Lagos State Police Public Relations…
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INEC was set up in 1998, before that the electoral body in Nigeria was called the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) and was established in 1960. 1. Eyo Esua (1964–1966) Firstly, he was a talented Nigerian teacher. Then he became trade unionist who was on the leading position of the Balewa government’s Federal Electoral Commission in the Nigerian First Republic. In 1964, Eyo Esua became the first chairman in the history of INEC or, if to be precise, FEDECO. 2. Michael Ani (1976–1979) As you can see there is a 10 years gap between the first and second chairman. This is…
Jareth came over to my hostel that evening. We ate, laughed, and talked about everything—our future, our plans, the names of our unborn kids. It was perfect. By nightfall, he yawned and stretched. “Babe, I’ll be leaving soon. I just need to rest a little before heading home. Tomorrow’s a busy day at work.” “Okay,” I smiled, kissing his forehead. I let him sleep. But at 9 PM, when I tried to wake him, he didn’t move. “Jareth?” I whispered, shaking him lightly. Nothing. “Babes? Ademi, Ayanfe mi?” I shook him harder. “Jareth, wake up!” Still nothing. I pushed, slapped,…
By Jude Agbeyeke Sprint sensation Favour Oghenetejiri Ashe has arrived Uyo ahead of the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival. The US based Ashe who burst unto the Nigerian athletics scene in 2022 after becoming the 12th Nigerian to run sub 10 seconds in the 100 meters, arrived Uyo on Tuesday alongside his Team Delta counterparts for the Niger Delta Sports Festival and is one of the top favorites to claim gold in the 100 meters and 200 meters male event. Ashe who led Nigeria’s male relay team at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Oregon has been…
In the midst of ongoing leadership disputes in Bilabiri 1 community, Lucky Tubotu has strongly denied allegations of personal grievances against Amb. Capt. Winston Ogoun JP, who claims to be the monarch of Bilabiri Mein Kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the Concerned Stakeholders for Truth and Progress in Bilabiri Mein Kingdom, Tubotu emphasized that his stance is based on verifiable facts rather than personal vendettas. He warned against the spread of misinformation and questioned Ogoun’s legitimacy as a traditional ruler. According to Tubotu, Ogoun has not received official recognition from the Bayelsa State Government nor been gazetted as a traditional…
Popular Yoruba Nollywood veteran actress Dupe Jayesimi has chronicled her story of being childless at over 60 years of age. Jayesimi made the revelation on Saturday in a podcast with Abiola Adebayo’s ‘Talk-to-B’. According to her, she was just unfortunate to be in the situation despite several attempts to be a mother. The Ibadan-born actress added that her mother and family refused her plans to adopt a child when her desperation heightened, stressing, “If you adopt any kid, I will feed them to death. It was then I knew that I was in for a long ride.” “I got married…
The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has once again stirred meaningful conversation with his latest legislative move, a bill to mandate establishment of physical offices by multinational social media companies, which recently gained massive attention during an interactive X Space session on Friday. Here are key points from the Senator’s direct engagement: Bringing Global Standards Home As a UK-trained lawyer, Senator Ned Nwoko stressed that his advocacy is not personal but driven by the need to replicate best practices in Nigeria’s digital space. “My bills and motions are not about me. I understand how things work in developed…
Jude Agbeyeke The South-South Zone will continue to dominate the Nigerian Judo sector as they have shown consistency in the development of the sport. The Assistant Coach of the Delta State Judo Association and Head of Ekus Judo Club, Sensei Osahon Eke stated this during the closing ceremony of the two day Coaches and Referees Seminar organized by the Delta State Judo Association in conjunction with Ekus Judo Club and Big Judo. Sensei Eke said that the South-South which had continued to produce the leading Judo athletes in the country were already seeking ways to improve on their performances at…
A human rights group, Victims Right Protection Initiatives (VRPI), has called for a thorough investigation into the tragic death of 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo, who passed away while in police custody. The organization is urging the establishment of a tripartite panel comprising the deceased’s family, the Delta State Police Command, and representatives of civil society groups to uncover the true circumstances surrounding his demise. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Kingsley Ndukwe, VRPI emphasized the need for an impartial and extensive inquiry to address the conflicting accounts from the police and the deceased’s family. The group…
By Otiti Akpovoke Your Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, the people of Oshimili South are groaning under an unbearable and outrageous financial burden imposed by the local government council. Small and medium-scale business owners in Asaba are being harassed with an unjustified fourteen-day demand notice to pay a staggering N60,000 for an “operational permit” (N30,000) and “environmental sanitation/sewage disposal” (N30,000). This is in addition to the numerous levies they have already paid, including the Asaba Capital Territory Development Levy, Waste Management Levy, and Delta State Revenue Levy. This is nothing short of organized…