Day: August 10, 2025

CYBERCRIME: THREE GHANAIANS EXTRADITED TO US OVER $100 MILLION FRAUD

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Three Ghanaians have been extradited from Ghana to the United States for their involvement in a $100 million online scam carried out by an International Criminal Organisation. The Ghanaians were extradited to New York on Thursday, according to the US government. They have been accused of defrauding victims around the world through fake romantic relationships and fraudulent business communications. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in a statement issued on Saturday, said federal prosecutors in New York have unsealed an indictment against the Ghanaians who were identified as Isaac…

LASU DIRECTS STAFF TO SUSPENDS STRIKE, RESUME WORK MONDAY

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…Says the govt has fulfilled demands The management of Lagos State University, LASU, has directed its workers who have been on strike for over one week now to resume work on Monday. The management said because the owner of the university, (the Lagos State government), has met their demands. In a statement signed by Mrs Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi, the Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, said the academic and non-academic staff should resume work on Monday. “The Lagos State University Management, at its Special Virtual Meeting held on Friday, 8th…

UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA GETS NEW ACTING VC

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… Adamu takes over from Professor Lar. The Federal Government has appointed Professor Mathew Adamu as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University). In a statement issued by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Roseline Adakayi, said Adamu takes over from Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed for a six-month tenure in acting capacity in February, 2025. He will serve for three months, effective Monday, 11 August 2025. The release states in part: “Adamu succeeds Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed…

POLICE: AIG MARITIME COMMAND ADORNS NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Musa Yusuf Garba, psc(+), IIPS, PSPS, recently adorned seven officers of the Command who were beneficiaries of the promotion exercise approved by the Police Service Commission. This was contained in a statement by ASP Adebayo Rashid, Police Public Relations Officer, Maritime Police Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos The colourful ceremony, held at the Command Headquarters, FHQ Annex, Obalende, Lagos, was attended by senior officers, heads of departments, and other ranks who gathered to celebrate the well-deserved elevations.…

SECURITY: NIGERIA, US PARTNERS ON TACKLING TERRORISM, ARMS PROCUREMENT, OTHERS

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The Nigeria Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, have both agreed to strengthen partnership in counter terrorism, defence procurement, intelligence sharing, and military training. The Personal Assistant, Media & Publicity to the Minister, Mati Ali, disclosed this when the Hon. Minister of Defence received the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Thursday, in Abuja.  Abubakar commended the continued support of the United States, particularly in building the capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, also acknowledged the growing complexity of security…