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Nov

2024

Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Umuahia, ABIA State, Kill 2 Soldiers

Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Abia, K¡ll Two Soldiers Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA along Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, confirmed the attack to Channels Television in a statement on Wednesday. The military blamed the attack on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to the statement, “At the early hours of yesterday 13 November 2024, troops of…

Nov

2024

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The Level Of Corruption In The Power Sector Will Make You Cry – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Power & Energy

Things We Discovered In Power Sector Will Make You Cry – Olukoyede, EFCC Chairman The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said the level of corruption in the power sector would make people cry. He put it this way: “As we speak, we are grappling with electricity. If you see some of the investigations we are carrying out within the power sector, you will shed tears. “People were awarded contracts to supply electricity equipment. Instead of using what they call 9.0 guage, they will go and buy 5.0. Every time you see the…

Nov

2024

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Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime With Serious Consequences – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash

Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime with Serious Consequences My attention was brought to a publication by a Facebook page: Eke O. Ako making a case for the release of a gentleman named Nwabueze Onyekachi Every action has its equal repercussion. Physics experiments discovered that to every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction. I have mentioned times without number that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands. It's so funny that when a few fellow writers of mine, who were party to the bulkernization of Abia State finances and development opportunities, having failed in securing some…

Nov

2024

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ABSG Vows To Prosecute Pension Fraud Syndicates, Directs Correction Of Errors In Payment Of Minimum Wage

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash

ABSG VOWS TO PROSECUTE PENSION FRAUD SYNDICATES, DIRECTS CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN PAYMENT OF MINIMUM WAGE. Abia State Government has vowed to prosecute all those civil servants suspected to be involved in the pension fund fraud scheme recently. Governor Alex Otti made this public while speaking at Government House, Umuahia during the monthly media chat tagged "Dr Alex Otti Speaks to Abians". He said that the government would continue with its efforts to sanitize the civil service and stressed that tolerance for corruption is zero. The Governor disclosed that once his government got convincing information of the pension fraud syndicate,…

Nov

2024

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EFCC Arrests Chinese Brothers, 2 Others Over Attempt To Export Solid Minerals To China Illegally

Crime, Economy, FGN

EFCC Arrests Chinese Brothers, 2 Others Over Attempt To Export Solid Minerals To China Illegally Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two Chinese brothers for allegedly attempting to export some solid minerals to China without requisite permit. The Chinese brothers, Jiang Wang and Richard Wang were arrested alongside two Nigerians, Donatus Agupusi and Michael Benneth Agu in Enugu, according to a statement posted on the EFCC’s Facebook page on Friday. The statement said the Chinese brothers were arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while the two Nigerians were arrested at the Enugu…

Nov

2024

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Abia State Police Command Strengthens Collaboration With PCRC To Enhance Community Security

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security

Abia State Police Command Strengthens Collaboration with PCRC to Enhance Community Security Today, 7/11/2024 The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, met with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), led by the state Chairman Chief Iheanyi Igboañulam (Kpakpando Ndigbo Dum), at the Command Headquarters. CP Danladi emphasized the importance of community policing, and encouraged ongoing partnership between PCRC and the police. He assured that officers have been strategically placed to address security concerns of the state, and urged the reporting of crimes without bias. He further highlighted that all complaints should be directed appropriately. PCRC members expressed…

Nov

2024

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EFCC Arrest Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

Crime, News Flash, Politics

EFCC Arrests Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. According to THE WILL, Okowa was taken into custody in Port Harcourt, Rivers State(Zonal Office) over alleged misappropriation and embezzlement of billions of naira belonging to Delta state during his tenure as governor. The EFCC is yet to officially confirm the arrest of the former governor who presided over the state from May 2015 to May 2019. Recall that Okowa was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the…

Nov

2024

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How EFCC Intercepted Bobrisky From Amsterdam – Bound KLM Flight

Crime, News Flash

How Bobrisky Was Removed From Amsterdam-Bound KLM Flight Social media personality Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, was removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight and detained by immigration officers late on Thursday night while attempting to leave the country. The popular cross-dresser posted on his Instagram page to alert followers about the arrest, stating that he had sustained injuries during an altercation with the immigration officers. Bobrisky alleges that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is responsible for his detention. He wrote, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.” Recall that On 22 October, Bobrisky was intercepted…

Nov

2024

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Press Briefing, Parade Of Crime Suspects And Exhibits By CP Danladi Isa, The Commissioner Of Police, ABIA State Command

Abia State, Crime, News Flash

PRESS BRIEFING, PARADE OF CRIME SUSPECTS AND EXHIBITS BY CP DANLADI ISA, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ABIA STATE COMMAND, THROUGH THE POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ASP MAUREEN CHIOMA CHINAKA, HELD ON THURSDAY, 31ST OF OCTOBER 2024, AT THE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, UMUAHIA We extend a warm welcome to you all to the maiden press briefing/parade of crime suspects of the 34th Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command CP Danladi Isa. The reason we are gathered is to update and keep the public informed about the Command’s continuous efforts in combating crime and fostering a secure environment conducive to socio-economic growth in…

Oct

2024

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Reps Member Alex Mascot Ikwechegh In Police Custody For Assaulting Bolt Driver

Abia State, Crime, Human Rights, National Assembly, News Flash

Reps Member Alex Mascot Ikwechegh In Police Custody For Assaulting Bolt Driver The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Police spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. In a statement on Monday, the Command said the Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya reported the matter to the Command. In a now-viral video, the House of Representatives member was seen slapping the Bolt driver. Ikwechegh represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber on the platform…