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Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Residents of Akeddei community in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement as the “All On” solar hybrid mini-grid project nears completion.

The project, funded by a $532,828 grant from impact investing firm All On and implemented by renewable energy company Darway Coast Limited, is expected to improve livelihoods, boost economic activity and enhance essential services in the riverine community.

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.

The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms and other items in a targeted, intelligence-led operation.

The raid, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 April 2026, followed credible intelligence that suspected criminals were operating from a compound posing as a place of worship. Police operatives moved in at about 6:00 am to execute the operation.

Over 80 Benefit from APWEN Medical Outreach in Bayelsa

Over 80 benefit from APWEN medical outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 80 residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have benefited from a medical outreach organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).

The outreach, tagged “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”, was held on Monday to mark the Easter season and commemorate World Health Day, in line with APWEN’s commitment to community development.

Over 80 Benefit from APWEN Medical Outreach in Bayelsa

Over 80 benefit from APWEN medical outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 80 residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have benefited from a medical outreach organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).

The outreach, tagged “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”, was held on Monday to mark the Easter season and commemorate World Health Day, in line with APWEN’s commitment to community development.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N64m fraud in Onitsha

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N64m fraud in Onitsha

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a 29-year-old businessman,   Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the  Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira).

Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, stated that Dilo was arraigned on two counts bordering on stealing. The offence is contrary to Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law Cap. 36 Law of Anambra State and punishable under Section 353 (9) of the same Law.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N64m fraud in Onitsha

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N64m fraud in Onitsha

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a 29-year-old businessman,   Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the  Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira).

Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, stated that Dilo was arraigned on two counts bordering on stealing. The offence is contrary to Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law Cap. 36 Law of Anambra State and punishable under Section 353 (9) of the same Law.

Sanwo-Olu installs Epe monarch as LASU’s sixth chancellor

Sanwo-Olu installs Epe monarch as LASU’s sixth chancellor

Lagos State University (LASU) has installed Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, as its sixth chancellor.

The investiture ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa, was presided over by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the visitor to the university.

The event was attended by members of the institution’s Governing Council, management staff and traditional rulers.