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Jul

2024

NAFDAC Strengthens Collaboration With ABIA State Police Command

NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUGS ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ( NAFDAC ) STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND. Today, 12/08/2024 at about 1200hrs, delegates from the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), led by the Director southeast zone, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc at the Command Headquarters Umuahia. The purpose of their visit was to familiarize themselves with the Commissioner of Police, express appreciation for the command’s efforts of past collaboration, and further strengthen collaboration. The Commissioner of Police and his…

Jul

2024

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Corruption: IMO State Chief Judge Caught In The Web Of Age Falsification

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

Breaking news… Imo State Judiciary reeks of massive corruption as the State Chief Judge is caught in the web of age falsification. Majority of National Judicial Council NJC nominees for Imo State Judiciary also falsified their ages. The Imo State Judiciary is in the eye of the storm as a Coalition of Civil Society Groups; the Civil Society Engagement Platform CSEP has opened a can of worms over age falsification by the Chief Judge of the State; Chikeka and many others recommended by the National Judicial Council NJC for appointment as Judges in the State. In a petition made available…

Jul

2024

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Suspected Herdsmen Kill 13 In Benue

Crime, News Flash, Security

Suspected Herdsmen K¡ll 13 In Benue No fewer than thirteen persons have been killed by suspected herdsmen following a renewed attack on Ikpele and Olegomachi villages of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A community leader who spoke on the killing, said, “The violent attack which happened yesterday evening is the second time they have been attacked by suspected herdsmen in the last twelve days. In a telephone call with our correspondent, the community leader and former Vice Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, John Ikwulono, confirmed that about thirteen corpses were counted by the time the dust settled…

Jul

2024

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23-Year-Old Drug Addict Stabs Mother To Death

News Flash, Crime

23-Year-Old Drug Addict St@bs Mother To Dêath A 23-year-old boy, simply identified as Samson, has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State police for stabbing his aged mother to death in Obiaruku, Delta State. According to the information gathered, Samson was initially sent to Asaba, the state capital of Delta, to learn a trade after his secondary school. However, he was sent back a few months later after joining a group of boys involved in drugs, which affected his brain. It was learned that he was brought back to Obiaruku, where his mother took him to a native mental…

Jul

2024

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Man Caught Trading Human Parts For N600k In Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash

Man Caught Trading Human Parts For N600k In Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly trading human parts in Abuja. Nuhu Ezra, a resident of Gosa Kipikipi village, Lugbe, was caught with a human skull and bones on July 9, 2024, at about 9:00 p.m. by operatives from the Iddo police division. According to the police, Ezra was found with the human remains while hunting in Kuje and intended to sell them for N600,000. The police public relations officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest and urged residents to be vigilant and report…

Jul

2024

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65-Year-Old Cleric Arraigned For Allegedly Defiling 10-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash

65-Year-Old Cleric Arraigned For Allegedly Defiling 10-Year-Old Girl A 65-year-old cleric, Francis Ogu, was on Wednesday arraigned in the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, Anambra State, for allegedly defiling his 10-year-old domestic worker. The police charged Mr Ogu, who resides at Umuike village in Awka, with defilement. The prosecution counsel, Chinyere Okechukwu, a police inspector, told the court that the accused committed the offence on 27 June at his residence. The police alleged that the accused sexually exploited the minor. The offence, Ms Okechukwu said, contravened the provisions of Section 35(2) of the Child Rights Laws…

Jul

2024

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Alleged Adultery: Nigerian Football Star, Olarewaju Slams Pastor Adegboyega N1Bn Lawsuit, Seeks Divorce

Crime, Marriage And Love, News Flash

Alleged Adultery: Nigerian Footballer Star, Olarewaju Slams Pastor Adegboyega N1Bn Lawsuit, Seeks Divorce Nigerian football star, Kayode Olanrewaju, has slammed a ₦1 billion lawsuit on controversial UK-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for emotional trauma, financial loss and loss of goodwill occasioned by his alleged adulterous affair with his wife Dora Ezinne Kayode, and asking the court for an official divorce. The cross-petition marked Suit Number PET/304/2024, citing several allegations involving infidelity, financial misconduct, and a dramatic family fallout, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. Olanrewaju, in his cross-petition, claimed that since their marriage in…

Jul

2024

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How Former CBN Governor Emefiele’s Wife Received Millions In Fraudulent Transfers – Witness

CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, Economy, News Flash

How Former CBN Governor Emefiele’s Wife Received Millions In Fraudulent Transfers – Witness A witness at the Ikeja Special Offences Court has disclosed how former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele transferred millions of naira to his wife, Margaret’s accounts. The witness, an assistant bank manager, Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, on Tuesday, testified that millions were moved in tranches to various companies’ accounts. Emefiele faces trial for abuse of office and alleged $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud. He is facing trial in three courts in Lagos and Abuja, alongside co-defendant Henry Omoile. Prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) led Ogbonnaya in…

Jul

2024

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N80.2Billion Fraud: Abuja Court Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Bid To Transfer Case To Kogi

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash

(N80.2Billion Fraud): Abuja High Court Rejects Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s Bid To Transfer Case To Kogi Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has rejected a request by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to the Kogi division of the court. The Chief Judge sided with Dr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who argued that Bello’s application was flawed on three grounds. The ruling means the case will continue to be heard in Abuja. Yahaya Bello is facing a 19-count charge of…

Jul

2024

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Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers Killed In Lagos Police Shootout

Arts, Crime, News Flash, Security

Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers K¡lled In Lagos Police Shootout Tragedy struck in Lagos as a shootout between the police and a group of kidnappers resulted in the death of nine individuals. Among the nine individuals include a up-and-coming Nollywood actor and a producer. The actor, who was based in Port Harcourt, and the producer, identified as Prince Henry Ode, were reportedly involved in kidnapping activities. The police fatally shot the suspects during a confrontation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with many expressing disbelief and sadness over the tragic turn of events.”