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The suspended Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, AbdulRasheed Bawa, is in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) following his suspension over weighty allegations of abuse of office. Peter Afunanya, PRO, made this known in a statement on the official DSS Twitter page. “The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa arrived a few hours ago.” “The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him”.

Gunmen kidnapped a woman, Mrs. Joy Deke, around the Catholic Papal Ground, opposite the Federal Housing Estate, Kubwa, Abuja, at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Deke, who is a mother of four children and lives at Kaniz Estate, was driving a Venza Toyota car with her daughter from Kubwa Federal Housing back to their house. The estate is on the right on the way from Kubwa to the city centre. One gruesomely killed, 2 traditional rulers abducted as gunmen storm community The gunmen who shot and demobilised the tyre of the car ordered the daughter to lie down while…

Mohammed Umar Abba now takes over the affairs of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as acting chairman with immediate effect. President Bola Tinubu suspended AbdulRasheed Bawa on Wednesday over weighty allegations of abuse of office. The suspension, according to a statement by the office of the SGF, is to allow for a proper investigation into his conduct while in office following some weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him by some stakeholders in the anti-corruption fight. Following his suspension, Bawa was directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the agency’s Director of…

The award-winning inq. Digital is a leading-edge ICT solutions provider that delivers cutting-edge solutions across five major service categories: edge AI solutions, SDN/NFV solutions, cloud-based solutions, digital solutions, and intelligent connectivity. Under the management of ICT personality of the year, Mr. Valentine Chime, the company has established a strong presence in over six African countries, including Nigeria, Botswana, Zambia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, and Malawi. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the development of the ICT sector in Nigeria, inq. Digital Nigeria Limited’s Managing Director, Mr. Valentine Chime, was named the ICT Personality of the Year, 2023, at the 14th…

Experienced midfielder James Milner will join Brighton & Hove Albion as a free agent next month following his successful eight-year spell at Liverpool, the two Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday. Brighton said the 37-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the south-coast club after a trophy-laden spell with Liverpool, where he won the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup in 332 appearances for the club. Milner scores late winner as Liverpool beat Leicester Brighton will be playing in Europe for the first time after finishing sixth to qualify for the Europa League, and…

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has had his seat declared vacant by the incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, following his resignation. The declaration followed Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation in Abuja on Wednesday at the plenary under personal explanation. Abbas, after receiving the letter and reading it to members, said, “We have today declared the seat of Surulere Lagos Constituency vacant following Gbajabiamila said in his letter of resignation addressed to the Speaker that he would be taking up a new role as the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has resigned his membership in the 10th House. According to Chronicle NG reports, he presented his letter of resignation on the floor of the house, and it was read by the newly sworn-in speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday. Following his resignation, he is expected to resume his new role as Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu today. Recall that the former Speaker had been inaugurated alongside his colleagues on Tuesday. With Gbajabiamila’s resignation from his role as Speaker of the House, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will now conduct…

President Bola Tinubu has signed the long-awaited Nigeria Data Protection Bill (NDPB), 2023, into law. Chronicle NG reports that the NDPB Act, 2023, provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, NDPB’s commissioner, said this at the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja. The bill was sent to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration and passage on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, via a letter from former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Brighton have completed the club record signing of Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old, who joined the Hornets in 2020, moves to the Premier League club for a fee of just under £30 million. Brilliant Brighton end Man City’s winning streak Brighton agreed a deal on May 5, and Pedro was able to complete his switch once the summer transfer window opened. “Joao has been a long-term target of ours and has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe,” Brighton technical director David Weir said. “He’s a brilliant young talent with an…

Former Chelsea player and manager John Hollins has died at age 76, the club said. Hollins made almost 600 appearances as a player for the club, scoring 64 times during his two spells at Stamford Bridge between 1963 and 1984. He was appointed manager in 1985, a position he held for three years. “He was a hero to the fans of this club, and he is very much that to me,” Chelsea board member Daniel Finkelstein said. “He was at the heart of one of Chelsea’s greatest teams, and, as well as contributing to its trophy success, he expressed its…