Author: David Great

Prof Helen Paul, an acclaimed entertainer and educator, has climbed another rung of the success ladder by receiving the renowned Honorary Georgia Citizen Award in the United States of America. The award certificate issued by Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, reads: “May this outstanding citizen be offered every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in her travels to other states, to nations beyond the borders of the United States of America, or wherever she may hereafter travel or reside. Thank you for your service to our state.” A female Senator from Georgia, who presented the award, praised Helen Paul, who had recently completed training as Substitute Teacher, ‘as an asset to the people of Georgia’. She stated, “Everybody is touched by a professor or someone who creates an atmosphere for learning. Thank you so much for being a public servant to a point that you pour out so much to educate people.” Prof Helen, an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ambassador, earned the award shortly after joining a Nigerian delegation to observe the US presidential election won by former president Donald Trump. Prince Ero, the CEO of Waterlight Initiative, was also part of the team.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned two members of an alleged syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for impersonating and attempting to blackmail the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede. They were arraigned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja. The suspects allegedly contacted Mohammed Bello-Koko, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, claiming to have access to a phoney investigation involving him by the EFCC. They demanded $1 million, promising that Olukoyede would ensure a “soft landing” for them. They…

The Port Harcourt directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested 11 suspected currency racketeers and internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They were arrested around Apara Street, New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in naira abuse and internet fraud. The suspects are: Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Fred Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji. EFCC secures jail term for 23 illegal BDC operators, 170 naira racketeers Items recovered from them include, cash totaling…

Dawit Isaak, a journalist imprisoned in Eritrea without trial for 23 years, has received a Swedish human rights award for his dedication to freedom of expression. Dawit, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, received the Edelstam Prize “for his… exceptional courage,” according to a statement from the award’s organisers. He was one of the founders of Setit, Eritrea’s first independent newspaper and was detained in 2001 after his newspaper published letters calling for political reforms. Dawit Isaak was one of almost two dozen people detained in a government crackdown, including senior cabinet officials, members of parliament, and independent media. Over the…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two Chinese siblings, Wang Jiang and Wang Richard, for allegedly making efforts to export some solid minerals without the requisite permit. While Jiang was arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the rest, including two Nigerians, Donatus Agupusi and Michael Benneth Agu, were arrested at the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. Their arrest followed intelligence received by the Commission through the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on November 3, 2024, involving Jiang, who was intercepted at the hold baggage screening point, where unidentified…

inq. Nigeria, the leading provider of Edge technology solutions in Nigeria, has achieved a remarkable double win at the 8th annual Technology Innovation Awards (TIA). Known for delivering innovative, business-relevant solutions in Edge AI and IoT, SDN/NFV for Edge Cloud, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Elastic Edge, inq. Nigeria was honoured as the “MVNO Provider of the Year” and received the “Cloud Product of the Year” award for its groundbreaking product, inq.Fabric. The TIA Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the tech industry, celebrates exceptional individuals and organisations at the forefront of digital transformation. This year, the…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) today confiscated 70 vehicles for flagrant violation of the Lagos State traffic law as amended. The vehicles were impounded during coordinated operations carried out at target locations where reckless traffic violations by commercial transporters cause avoidable traffic congestion and general public nuisance. Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, warned motorists in the habit of traffic recklessness, maintaining that the agency under his stewardship will not spare violators of environmental and traffic laws of the state any breathing space. He added that the improvement and preservation of environmental…

A Federal High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, today refused the bail application filed by an alleged drug baron, Jimoh Sulaimon, popularly called Temo or Olowo Ije Ogede. Temo who is also known as godfather and 001, is being prosecuted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the court on a six-count of conspiracy, trafficking 704 kilograms of cannabis sativa (Ghana Loud), running of a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), and money laundering. The offences according to the NDLEA prosecutors, Mrs. Theresa Asuquo, a Director in the NDLEA and Lambert Nor, Head of Legal Department, Lagos…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State denied reports circulating on the internet that he shut down the operations of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Rivers State. A statement by Warisenibo Joe Johnson, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications described the reports as false and concocted propaganda. “The attention of Rivers State Government has been drawn to a spurious news item circulating on social media on “Gov. Siminalayi Fubara shutting down NNPCL and all oil companies in Rivers State”, the statement said. Johnson noted that the report was not only false, but a concocted propaganda from the imagination of…

Kamala Harris clapped back Thursday at Donald Trump over what she called his “very offensive” remarks about women, returning reproductive rights to the fore as the rivals took their knife-edge White House race to western battleground states. As each candidate seeks even the slightest of advantages, they have also homed in on immigration and are aiming to woo crucial Latino voters with just five days before the November 5 election. Pop icon Jennifer Lopez will bring her star power to the stage for Harris in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the Democratic vice president and Republican former president chase one another…