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Mar

2024

Binance Speaks As FGN Declared Crypto Giants Official Missing

Business, CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, Economy, News Flash

Binance Speaks As FG Declares Crypto Giant’s Official Missing Global cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance has reacted to reports that its official, Nadeem Anjarwalla, had escaped from detention in Nigeria. Confirming the report, spokesperson for Binance, Samantha Fuller, said that Anjarwalla was no longer in Nigeria. The crypto exchange said its concern continues to be the safety and well-being of its employees, and it is actively collaborating with Nigerian authorities to swiftly resolve the matter. “We were made aware that Nadeem is no longer in Nigerian custody. Our primary focus remains on the safety of our employees, and we are working…

Mar

2024

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Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash

Crime, News Flash, Security, War

Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash Several homes were razed, barns destroyed and cattle rustled following a violent clash between irate youths in the Ponglong area of Lalin district, Mikang local government council, Plateau state. The clash, between Motola and Taroh youths, occurred on Saturday night in Mikang local government. The Nation gathered that some persons were killed while the numbers of those who sustained various degrees of injuries are also reported to be high. Some residents added that they are yet to ascertain the number of persons reportedly killed in the bloody clash. The transition chairman…

Mar

2024

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Just In: Detained Binnance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Security

Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has escaped from lawful custody, those familiar with the matter have told PREMIUM TIMES. Our sources said Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers in the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan fast. The Briton, who also has Kenyan citizenship, is believed to have flown out of Abuja using a…

Mar

2024

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Tinubu Welcomes the News Of The Release Of The Kidnapped Kuriga Students

Crime, Education, News Flash

Schools Must Be Secured – Tinubu Reacts Over Release Of Kidnapped Kuriga Students President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said schools must be made safe and secured for learning. Tinubu was reacting to the release of students abducted from Kuriga area of Kaduna State. The president welcomed the news of the release of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the federal government and states for expected outcomes, “especially on matters of security.” A statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said “the President commended the National Security Adviser,…

Mar

2024

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Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer, Wife & Daughter Abducted

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Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer; Wife, Daughters Abducted Some suspected bandits struck in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, on Saturday night, killing worshippers observing Ramadan prayer. At least two persons were shot dead while another sustained injury during the attack. Daily Trust gathered that one of the deceased persons was a prominent politician identified as Alhaji Lado. He was suspected to be the prime target of the assailants A source who described the deceased as a businessman, politician and large-scale farmer, said the victim was killed when he refused to take orders from his murderers.…

Mar

2024

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Police Release Identities Of 6 Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest 5 Suspects

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five Suspects Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five SuspectsThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, the Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the incident as tragic and a devastating loss. According to Adejobi, the officers were ambushed while on a rescue mission, adding that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. He said: “These brave officers tragically fell victim…

Mar

2024

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287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

Crime, Education, News Flash, Security

287 Abducted Kaduna School children Regain Freedom The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 287 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement signed by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday. The statement partly read, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke…

Mar

2024

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Jealous Lover Sentenced To Death For Killing Man Having Affairs With Wife

Crime, Love & Life, News Flash

Jealous Lover Sentenced To Death For Killing Man Having Affair With Wife An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ayodeji Alomoge, to death by hanging for killing a man who was having an affair with his wife. Alomoge, who was tried on a count bordering on murder, according to the charge, had “on 21st of June, 2022, at Ikere Ekiti, murdered one Ogunleye Ayomide, contrary to Section 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.” The father of the deceased, Ige Ogunleye, in his statement to the police, said he received a call…

Mar

2024

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FG Release List Of Those Responsible For Terrorism Financing In Nigeria

Abuja, Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security

FG Releases List Of Those Responsible For Terrorism Financing In Nigeria The Federal Government has released a list of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms, involved in terrorism financing. The details of the development were revealed by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and made available on Tuesday night. The document, entitled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024,” disclosed that the Nigeria Sanctions Committee met on March 18, 2024, where specific individuals and entities were recommended for sanction following their involvement in terrorism financing. “The Honourable Attorney General of the…

Mar

2024

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Reps Gives 72 Hours Ultimatum Over Alleged $300m Fund Misappropriation To Tinubu’s Minister

Abuja, Crime, National Assembly, News Flash

Reps Gives Tinubu’s Minister 72 Hours Ultimatum Over Alleged $300m Fund Misappropriation The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis has given the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate an ultimatum to appear before it over allegations of the misappropriation of $300 million meant to tackle malaria. The Committee issued the ultimatum on Tuesday after the Permanent Secretary of the Minister Daju Kachollom, shunned the Committee’s invitation. The Committee is investigating the alleged misappropriation of $300 million meant to tackle malaria since 2021. The Chairman of the Committee, Amobi Ogah, while issuing the summon, fumed at…