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Former Comptroller-General, NCS, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko Incredible but true. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that a former Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko, returned N1 billion to the Federal Government. EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren on Saturday in Abuja confirmed reports making the rounds on social media that the former customs boss actually returned the sum to the Federal Government. Uwujaren said Mr. Dikko, who was Comptroller-General of the NCS between August 2009 and August 2015, was arrested by the EFCC in June over alleged diversion of N40 billion from the service’s coffers. He was later released, reportedly due to his poor health and was expected to return more money. Mr. Uwujaren also confirmed the seizure of a multi-billion naira property belonging to the former customs boss at 1 Audu Ogbe Street, Jabi District of Abuja, saying it was under investigation. The EFCC spokesman also confirmed the relea...

Shell logo Fifteen schools in Jigawa participated in the National Safety Competition for Senior Secondary Schools organised by Shell Petroleum Development Company in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Mr Angus Ibezim, the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, said the competition, sponsored by Shell and conducted by the corps, was aimed at testing the participants’ safety knowledge and consciousness. Ibezim said that it has also equipped the students with modern skills and knowledge on how to deal with safety and other emergency situations in schools and homes. “This is an annual event, a competition being organised by FRSC in collaboration with Shell Petroleum; FRSC is driving it while the Shell is sponsoring it. “The essence of this competition is to drive the Federal Government’s effort and programme on “Catch them Young.” “It is FRSC project meant to ensure that we inculcate in the children the enduring road safety, so that as they grow up with it, ...

Eden Hazard has scored in four consecutive Premier League matches. Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season with a stylish victory over Everton. Hazard put Chelsea ahead with a low angled shot before Marcos Alonso added a second when he slotted through Maarten Stekelenburg’s legs. Diego Costa made it 3-0 from a corner just before half-time and Hazard scored the pick of the goals after the break. Pedro put the gloss on the result when he tapped into an empty net. Everton spent the majority of the game penned in their own half and did not manage a shot on target in the entire 90 minutes as Chelsea produced a ruthless and dominant performance. Many of the visiting Everton supporters left Stamford Bridge well before the final whistle. Those that remained applauded the home side off the pitch with the biggest ovation of all reserved for Hazard who capped a brilliant display with two superb goals. In an attempt to sti...

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Media networks are the platforms that announce elections results and declare winners of elections in the U.S., rather than the election commission, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) disclosed this on Thursday to a correspondent of NAN participating in the U.S. 2016 General Elections Embed Programme. Two Nigerian journalists from NAN and Channels Television are among the 24 participants at the programme drawn from 15 countries. The programme is being administered by the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) and sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Press Centres and U.S. Embassy Posts. Christian Hilland, Deputy Press Officer of FEC told NAN that the commission did not tabulate or announce winners of elections. “As I’ve already mentioned, the Federal Election Commission does not perform vote tabulation and it certainly does not announce winners of elections. “While there isn’t an ...

The new Chibok schoolgirl, Maryam, rescued with a baby The Nigerian Army on Saturday handed over Maryam Ali Maiyanga, the Chibok girl, with her ten-month-old son, to the Borno Government after they were rescued from Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, by troops. Maj-Gen. Lucky Irabor, The Theatre Commander of 7 Div. of Nigeria Army, disclosed this to newsmen in Maiduguri. Irabor said, ”At about 6 a.m., while screening some escapees from Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa forest, we discovered one of the abducted Government Secondary School Chibok girls, named Maryam Ali Maiyanga, among them. “She was discovered to be carrying a 10-month-old son, named Ali. “She revealed to us that her husband, who is the father of her child, was killed by Boko Haram insurgents during one of the military operations in Sambisa forest. “The Nigerian Army felt very elated because the desire of any army officer in operation Lafiya Dole is to make sure that every person that is held hostage by ...

An archive photo showing army chief presenting merit award to Late Lt Colonel Abu Ali Soldiers confronting Boko Haram terrorists in the North East are mourning the death of Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali, described as a gallant, battle tested and trusted patriotic soldier of the Nigerian Army. In a statement on Saturday, the Theatre Command Centre of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, said Ali, nicknamed, Sarkin Yaki [Chief Warrior], was the Commanding Officer, 272 Task Force Battalion at Mallam Fatori in Northern Borno. He died in confrontation with suspected Boko Haram terrorists who attacked 119 Battalion, Nigerian Army location at Mallam Fatori on Friday, in a failed attempt to capture the town. Four other soldiers also died in the attack. “He served the nation with unwavering commitment and dedication, paying the ultimate price so that millions can sleep on their beds in peace. “We are deeply pained at the loss of one so selfless and committed to routing the misguided terrorist...

Victor Anichebe scored a superb equaliser for Sunderland Nigeria’s international, Victor Anichebe inspired 10-man Sunderland to record their first league win of the season as Jermain Defoe’s second-half penalty handed them victory against Bournemouth. It was a remarkable result for the Black Cats, who continually soaked up pressure from their opponents and found themselves a man down when Steven Pienaar was sent off in the 59th minute. The Cherries took an 11th-minute lead when Dan Gosling converted Adam Smith’s cross from close range for his third goal of the season. The Black Cats lost 4-1 at home to Arsenal last week and once again looked vulnerable at the back, with Junior Stanislas and Joshua King both going close after the opener. But they surprisingly drew level in the 33rd minute when Victor Anichebe smacked his six-yard shot high past the reach of keeper Artur Boruc. Sunderland began the second half well but were dealt a huge blow when Pienaar was shown a second yellow c...