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The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected internet fraudsters who are currently their custody. Point News247 reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Bright Edafe, in Warri, the Delta State capital. Edafe said; “About 22:30hrs, Patrol team from Eagle Net Special Squad while on stop and search duty at Maryam Babangida Junction in Asaba, intercepted a Toyota Camry car, black in colour with Reg. No. ABH 911 GW with two male occupants namely Daniel Anikpe “M” age 27Yrs and Chikeluba James Ani “M”…
Poet and activist Maya Angelou has become the first Black woman to appear on the US quarter, in a new version of the coin unveiled by the US Mint on Monday. Angelou, author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” will also be the first figure commemorated through the American Women Quarters Program, which was signed into law in January 2021. Point News247 reports that the US Mint “has begun shipping the first coins” with Angelou’s likeness on the American quarter, a 25-cent piece, according to a press release from the agency. “It is my honor to present our…
With the dawn of a new year, Deltans have been urged to embrace prayers and peaceful coexistence as the only way to ensure progress in 2022. Point News247 reports that foremost Delta Governorship aspirant, legal practitioner and the Okiemute’re Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, Olorogun Barrister Fred Okiemute Majemite, made this call in his new year message to Deltans. Majamite sent New Year greetings to incumbent Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire people of Delta State. Majemite in a new year Message, said year 2022 is a year to demonstrate togetherness, peace, patience, tolerance and show love to our neighbors because…
Point News247 reports that Nigeria’s former head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the Chairman of the interim National Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a palace coup led by late General Sani Abacha who was Secretary of Defence. In a condolence message, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), noted that “Shonekan demonstrated to all that the love for country and commitment to her development, peace…
Point News247 reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF). President Buhari gave the approval at the presentation of a compendium entitled +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60, published by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) at the State House, Abuja. NDITF is a private sector investment window with Nigerians in the Diaspora to support direct investments in the country. Buhari said Nigeria is open to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad. He also pledged support for the establishment of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the Commission to fulfil…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted claims that the nation’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) server was hacked. Point News247 reports that this was revealed in a statement by the Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz. Reports made the rounds on Monday that the NIMC server was hacked and over three million National Identification Number, NIN, of Nigerians stolen. The NIMC said they were fully optimised at the highest international security levels. The statement read in part, “Over the years, through painstaking efforts, NIMC has built a robust and credible system for Nigeria’s identity database. “The Commission and its…
Point News reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has “temporarily suspended” its flexi appointment service for visa applicants in Nigeria. The service allows the submission of applications during the opening hours of the Visa Application Centre (VAC) or before and after the applicant’s scheduled appointment date. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday. The UK said the decision to suspend the service is for the safety of customers. “To protect the safety of customers waiting outside of our Visa Application Centres, the Flexi Appointment (walk-in) service has been temporarily suspended. You will not be able to book one…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to contest the presidential election in 2023. Point News247 reports that the APC chieftain disclosed this on Monday while briefing State House correspondents after he met with Buhari at the Aso Villa in Abuja. According to him, the President is a democrat and therefore, has not asked him to stop the pursuit of his ambition which for him is life-long. Tinubu said, “I have informed the President of my intention but I’ve not informed Nigerians yet. I am still consulting…
Newly inaugurated Anambra Cargo Airport has recorded 142 flights with 3,865 passengers landing and taking off after one month of its opening. Point News247 reports that the airport was opened for commercial services on December 7 last year. The Anambra Commissioner for Works, Marcel Ifejiofor, made the disclosure on Sunday in Umueri, near Awka, where the airport is located. He noted that although the flight and passenger figures surpassed projections when compared to other airports, it would have been more if more airlines were using the airport. So far, only Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines are landing and taking…
Point News247 reports that the Federal Government says its 2050 Long-Term Low Emission Vision document was a demonstration of the nation’s commitment to play a leading role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Minister of State for the Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, made the disclosure, following the formal publication of Nigeria’s Long-Term Vision, LTV document by the Secretariat of the United Nation’s Convention for Climate Change, UNFCCC. Ikeazor described the document as an important landmark for the actualisation of Nigeria’s quest for mitigating the negative effects of climate change and a road path to meeting its decarbonation targets. She said:…