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In a bid to combat fake degree mills, the Federal Government has directed higher institutions to submit matriculation lists to the Education Ministry within three months of ceremonies. This move follows an investigative report exposing fake degree mills in Benin Republic, leading to a ban on degree accreditation from Benin Republic and Togo. An Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee’s report has led to the implementation of measures to flush out fake degree holders from the system. Tertiary institutions must submit matriculation lists through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s dedicated channel, ensuring authenticity and transparency. The Federal Government has also enforced the…

In a surprising comment, former US President Donald Trump claimed he is “much better looking” than Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump alleged that Harris’ portrait on Time Magazine’s cover was a drawing, not a picture, and that the illustrator was “too generous” with her features. Despite admitting Harris is a “beautiful” woman, Trump insisted he looks better, sparking debate about the role of physical appearance in politics. The comments come ahead of the highly anticipated November election, where Trump will face off against Harris, who emerged as the Democratic Party’s candidate after President Joe…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has announced August 22, 2024, as the date for its local government primary elections, ahead of the forthcoming council polls. State Chairman, MacDonald Ebere, made the announcement on behalf of the State Executive Committee, assuring that the party is prepared to conduct a free and fair exercise. He urged aspirants to maintain decorum during and after the primaries. However, there is a growing demand from party faithfuls at the Local Government and Ward levels for all card-carrying members to be allowed to participate in the primaries. They argue that this would ensure…

Tragedy struck on Friday when Anambra State Commissioner for Youths Development, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife were allegedly kidnapped while travelling to Abuja. The commissioner’s aide, ABK Offiah, was reportedly killed during the incident. A top government source confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred in Edo State, although the exact location is yet to be confirmed. The source added that the state government will react to the development soon. The commissioner was reportedly on his way to attend the wedding of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter, Adaora, scheduled for Saturday. However, no further information has been released regarding the situation,…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04 million and seven properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The order was made by Justice Akintayo Aluko, following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The properties, located in Lekki and Ikoyi, Lagos, and Agbor, Delta State, are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. They include two fully detached duplexes, a 1,919.592 sqm undeveloped land, a bungalow, a four-bedroom duplex, an industrial complex, eight apartments, and a full duplex. Justice Aluko stated that the interim forfeiture was necessary…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This decision was made at the NJC’s 106th meeting, presided over by the current CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. If approved by President Bola Tinubu, Justice Kekere-Ekun will become the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, after Justice Mariam Mukhtar. She will succeed Justice Ariwoola, who will retire on August 22, 2024, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70. The NJC also recommended 27 candidates for appointment as judges of state high courts and one candidate for appointment as Kadi of the…

The Nigeria Customs Service has begun enforcing the zero percent import duty and Value-Added Tax exemption on essential food items, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the approval in a letter to the Nigeria Customs Service dated August 8, 2024. The Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, has instructed officials to commence enforcement measures. The exempted food commodities include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, grain beans, and millet. The policy is restricted to these items and is effective from July 15 to December 31, 2024. Importation is limited to investors with milling capacity and a verifiable…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the extension of Access Holdings Plc’s N351 billion rights issue to August 23, due to the recent nationwide protests that disrupted business operations. The extension provides shareholders with ample opportunity to subscribe to their rights, according to a statement signed by Group Company Secretary Sunday Ekwochi. The rights issue, which commenced earlier, offers 17.772 billion ordinary shares at N19.75 each. Acting Group Chief Executive Officer Bolaji Agbede stated that the offer for subscription will expand the group’s growth strategies and financial strength. “The commencement of the Rights Issue subscription is an important step…

In a surprising turn of events, the P-Square twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye, have put aside their differences and reunited. This comes after a public feud between the two, with Peter denying allegations that he petitioned the EFCC to arrest his brother. The reconciliation meeting was facilitated by none other than the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. A photo of the trio has gone viral, with Rudeboy posting it on his Facebook page and thanking Peter Obi for his intervention. The meeting marks a new chapter in the relationship between the twin brothers, who had been at odds…