Justice M. S. Sifawa of the Sokoto State High Court, Sokoto on Tuesday, sentenced six internet fraudsters to prison for fraud. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren made available to ASHENEWSONLINE on Wednesday, said the fraudsters were prosecuted on one-count separate charges of conspiracy and cheating by the Sokoto Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the statement, the convicted persons include: Henry Chukwuma Uche (a.k.a Andrew Tucker James), Okereke Ifeayi Daniel, Iyiola Elvis Azuka, Onyeiwu Stanley Chibuike (a.k.a Jonathan Stavidris), Nwanaforo Wilfred Chukwuka (a.k.a Manfred) and Nwanaforo Chibuike Shedrack. One…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has announced the reopening of Unity Schools across the country on Oct. 11. A letter signed by the minister on Wednesday, said the approval was for students in Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. He said that the action was to enable students who have been at home since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic to complete their academic session which would end in December. The minister advised that COVID-19 protocols should be strictly observed in the schools to prevent it spread among students. “However, schools that have not concluded their 2nd term examination…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has observed that Nigeria has demonstrated unusual resilience in the face of many odds, even as the country clocks 60 years of Independence. Omo-Agege, in his message to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, called on those agitating for the break up of the country, to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to make Nigeria a better place for the current and coming generations. Although Senator Omo-Agege admitted that Coronavirus has ravaged the economies of the entire world, he was upbeat that Nigeria will overcome the challenges caused by the pandemic. The…
By Abubakar Shekara Leadership in a democratic setting is complex. It takes a lot more than executive power to get things done. That is if things must be done properly. Yet, for so many executives, it is just a matter of issuing the directive. How tasks are accomplished, deadlines are met and problems are resolved matters not. The boss orders it, so it is done: simple and short. But in a democratic system, checks and balances, due process and the rule law are still the standard measure. The appropriateness of action is not merely in how promptly it is taken…
President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal permanent secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The event held shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC). The affected permanent secretaries include Mr James Sule from Kaduna State; Mr Ismaila Abubakar from Kebbi State; Mrs Ibiene Patricia Roberts from Rivers and Mr Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi from Zamfara. Those who joined the president for the Council meeting at the chamber include the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has clarified that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq did not divert N2.67 billion for school feeding as alleged by some publications. A statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua obtained by ASHENEWSONLINE on Tuesday, explained that the speech of the commission’s chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, was misquoted and urged the public to disregard such publication. It further stated that his speech at its 2nd National Submit on Diminishing Corruption in the Public Sector, was misrepresented, adding that some reports erroneously…
U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night clashed in the first presidential debate described by commentators as chaotic and messy. The 90-minute encounter was characterised by frequent interruptions, mostly from Trump, and insults, with Biden calling the president a clown. Fox News anchor and moderator of the night, Chris Wallace, had a hard time controlling both candidates, who talked over each other. Trump of the Republican Party and Biden of the opposition Democratic Party squared off on the coronavirus pandemic, taxes, crime, the economy, climate change, election integrity, among others. Here are some key…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has ordered the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs to suspend the Sept. 1 tariff increase for 14 days. The commission’s suspension order of the Multi Year Tariff Order, MYTO, 2020 signed by Prof James Momoh, NERC’s Chairman was released on its web site on Wednesday. NERC suspension followed a joint communique issued by the Federal Government and the labour unions. The Federal Government agreed that the recent review in electricity tariffs would be suspended by the commission for a period of 14 days to further consultations and finalisation of negotiations between the parties. The…
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has joined our unhappy Nigerians against the agreement reached between the organised labour and the Federal government over hike in electricity tariff and fuel price. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman and made available to ASHENEWSONLINE on Tuesday. In its stand, the CNG rejected “the agreement reached by the Nigerian labour leaders and the federal government in its totality, as it does not address the major grievances of Nigerians, nor reflect the interest of the vast majority of the population. “Resisted the deregulation of the downstream oil sector and insist on…
By Tina George, Minna Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger state has expressed frustration over the state of the roads and other infrastructures in the state, threatening to shut down all roads if the Federal government failed to intervene in good time. Speaking with newsmen in Minna during an interaction on Nigeria at 60, the governor lamented that despite all cries to the Federal government, it had failed to pay attention to the state. “We have been crying out but no one appears to be listening to us. I closed the road to get things fixed but re-opened it because of the people…