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Jan

2024

Ondo Governor In Certificate Forgery Scandal

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa In Fresh Certificate Forgery Scandal A fresh political crisis seems to be brewing in Ondo State following an allegation of certificate forgery against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. A social-political group, the Ondo State Redemption Initiative (OSRI), has accused the Governor Aiyedatiwa, of certificate forgery, adding that he is unfit to lead the state. This was contained in a statement by its president, Adebayo Ogunsanmi; secretary, Jide Oriola; and publicity secretary, Sunday Ayeni; on Monday. The group alleged that Aiyedatiwa’s educational claims have been exposed as fraudulent. According to the group, Aiyedatiwa’s curriculum vitae indicated that he obtained…

Jan

2024

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Sexual Harassment: Suspended Unical Prof Remanded In Prison

Education, Crime, Judiciary

JUST-IN (Sexual Harassment): Court Remands Suspended UNICAL Prof In Prison A Federal High Court on Monday ordered that the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, charged with alleged sexual harassment be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Ndifon, who is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission before Justice James Omotosho, however, pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge. The ICPC, though its counsel, Ebenezer Shogunle, had filed the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/511/23 on Oct. 30, 2023 against Ndifon. In count one, the defendant was alleged to have, between June…

Jan

2024

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N37.1bn Fraud: Buhari’s Minister In EFCC Custody

Crime, FGN, News Flash

FLASH (₦37.1bn Fraud): Buhari’s Minister Arrives EFCC Headquarters Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to meet with interrogators over an ongoing probe into the N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered during her tenure in office, through a contractor, James Okwete. Our correspondent confirmed the arrival of the ex-minister at about 10 am on Monday. Meanwhile, at about 10:20 am, the former minister tweeted about her presence at the EFCC headquarters. “I have, at my behest, arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Jan

2024

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EFCC Storms Dangote Office Over Deals With Emefiele

CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, News Flash

EFCC Storms Dangote Group’s Head Office Over Alleged Forex Allocations By Emefiele The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday stormed the headquarters of the Dangote Group of companies in Lagos over alleged foreign exchange allocation fraud. The Commission is probing the foreign exchange allocations made to about 52 companies, including Dangote Plc, during the tenure of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is standing trial for related matters and other sundry fraud following investigation by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. “The commission (EFCC) is investigating Dangote Plc and about 51 other…

Jan

2024

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EFCC Freezes N30 Billion Out Of N40 Billion Stolen

Abuja, Crime, News Flash

EFCC Freezes N30 Billion Out Of N44 Billion Moved To Private Accounts From NSIPA Accounts The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has tracked N30 billion of the N44 billion moved from the accounts of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). I made $8'000 last month! Read my story.You will never believe HOW MUCH money they make….Invest in Crypto and Make a Lot of Money NOWStop spending money, here's an easy guide for you!The multiple accounts to which the funds were moved by some NSIPA officials have been frozen by the anti-graft agency as part of an ongoing probe.…

Dec

2023

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Kogi: 21 Ajaokuta Kidnapped Victims Rescued

Crime, News Flash, Security

KOGI: 21 Ajaokuta kidnapped victims rescued within 48 hours as Governor Bello reiterates zero tolerance for criminal activities The 21 victims kidnapped along the Ajaokuta-Itobe road in Kogi State, on Thursday, have been rescued, within 48 hours, by a joint team of security operatives, comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Civil Defence and local vigilantes. The victims, predominantly travelers, had been whisked away to an unknown destination within the dense forest around the Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. Upon receiving report of this distressing incident, His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, CON, the Governor of Kogi State, promptly issued…

Dec

2023

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How 2 Police Officers Were Shot In Anambra

Crime, News Flash

Two Police Officers Shot Dead In Anambra Some suspected kidnappers have killed two police officers in Uga, a community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, South-east Nigeria. A yet-to-be-identified man was shot on his leg during the attack which occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The hoodlums shot for over 30 minutes in the area during the attack. Several video clips, apparently recorded shortly after the attack, have been circulating on various social media platforms. One of the clips seen by PREMIUM TIMES showed bodies of the two slain police operatives being put inside a waiting truck…

Dec

2023

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Emefiele Released From Kuje Prison

News Flash, Crime

Former CBN Governor, Emefiele, Released From Kuje Prison Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has been released from Kuje Prison after meeting the bail conditions set by the authorities. The bail, totalling N300 million, was fulfilled, enabling Emefiele’s departure from detention. This comes following his arrest and subsequent remand at Kuje Prison. Emefiele’s compliance with the bail requirements facilitated his release from custody, marking a pivotal moment in this legal saga. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his release and any additional developments are awaited.

Dec

2023

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This Life: 110-Year-Old Man Kills 109-Year-Old Wife Over Sex Denial

Crime, World News

This Life: 110-Year-Old Man Kills 109-Year-Old Wife Over Sex Denial In an act of domestic violence, a 110-year-old man in western Uganda district of Ntungamo district, has allegedly murdered his wife aged 109 years by repeatedly stabbing her with a machete after she refused his request for sex. According to a police statement issued by police officer Kasasira Samson, the suspect, Dominic Babiiha , and his wife, Constansio Bakasisa lived in the same house but slept in separate rooms. On December 14, Dominic reportedly requested Bakasisa to join him in his bedroom, but she declined due to feeling unwell. Early…

Dec

2023

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This Life: 3 Kidnapped While Performing Sacrifice

Crime, News Flash

THIS LIFE: 3 Kidnapped While Performing Sacrifice Three young men have been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be herders in Ajalli River in the Ezeagu local government area of Enugu State. The men, who hail from the Akama Oghe community in the area, were said to have gone to the river to perform some sacrifices when the gunmen swooped on them. It was gathered, however, that the incident saw one of the victims escaping from captivity in the wee hours of Sunday morning, while the rest were rescued late Sunday night. A community leader, who confirmed the development in Enugu…