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Nov

2023

ICPC And EFCC Investigate Ondo State’s N7.3 Billion Contingency Spending

ICPC and EFCC Investigate Ondo State's N7.3 Billion Contingency Spending In a covert operation, the ICPC and EFCC have intensively questioned the Accountant General of Ondo State over alleged misappropriation of funds. The focus is on the approval of over N7.3 billion for "contingency" between July and September 2023, as disclosed by a leaked copy of the state's budget performance report obtained by SaharaReporters. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who gave the nod for the substantial expenditure, was reportedly on medical leave in Germany at the time. The budget report, titled "Ondo State Third Quarter (July - September) 2023 Budget Performance," posted…

Nov

2023

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I Was Issued Fake C of O By FCTA Officials When I Was Governor – Wike

Crime, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands

How FCTA officials issued me fake C of O while I was governor – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, made a promise to eliminate syndicates that engage in providing fake Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) to unsuspecting members of the public in the nation’s capital. Wike shared a personal experience of how, while serving as the governor of Rivers State, he discovered that three fake C of Os were issued for his plot of land, even after he had paid N57 million. Speaking at a meeting with estate developers in Abuja, Wike…

Nov

2023

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How Boko Haram Ambushed Governor’s Escorts

Crime, News Flash, Security

Boko Haram Ambush Governor’s Escorts Atleast six security personnel were wounded when Boko Haram terrorists fired at security operatives returning official vehicles belonging to Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni from Maiduguri to Damaturu. Governor Buni was in Maiduguri where he joined other dignitaries to attend the 24th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the University of Maiduguri. The Governor and his entourage who were accompanied by Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, departed to Abuja through the Air Force Base in Maiduguri. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that security vehicles in…

Nov

2023

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‘I Couldn’t Resist The Urge’- Married Man Defies 2-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash

‘I Couldn’t Resist The Urge’ – Married Man Defies 2-Yr-Old Girl The police in Adamawa state has arrested a 30 -year-old man, Buguwa Kwaji, for defi!ing a 2-year-old girl, and is blaming alcohol for the crime. Kwaji was apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command on the 12 November, 2023 following a tip off. Buguwa, who resides at Aljannaru village in Song LGA where he perpetrated the crime, confessed to defi!ing the minor, saying he was under the influence of alcohol. “After drinking a gin known as voltage on that fateful day, I lay down, and the little girl came…

Nov

2023

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4,068 Of 80,804 Prison Inmates In The 253 Correctional Facilities Nationwide To Be Released – Hon. Minister Of Interiors

Crime, News Flash

💥BOOM Yesterday, Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo flagged off the release of 4068 of the 80,804 inmates in the 253 correctional facilities nationwide, who have been held in custody due to their inability to pay fines. In the last few weeks, the ministry had mobilised the private sector through Corporate Social Responsibility as well as individuals to facilitate this initiative. Governance is not only about protecting the strong; it is also about protecting the weakest in the society. This is only a first step in the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to introduce global…

Nov

2023

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How FG Identified Terrorist Financiers, Seized N45 Billion Looted Funds

FGN, Crime, Security

FG Identifies Terrorist Financiers, Seized N45 Billion Looted Funds The Federal Government, on Thursday, said it has seized over N45 billion that was illegally looted from the national treasury. It further disclosed that a number of individuals and entities linked to terrorist activities have been identified and designated, with funds traced to them also confiscated. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made the disclosure in his opening address at the 40th Technical Commission/Plenary Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, held at the State House, Abuja. GIABA…

Nov

2023

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Gunmen Kill Pastor, Abduct Wife

Crime, Gossips, News Flash

Gunmen Kill Pastor, Abduct Wife Some unknown gunmen have killed a pastor in charge of the second Evangelical Church Winning All, Damakasuwa in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Amako Maraya. The wife of the clergy was also abducted by the gunmen. A resident, who is also an elder in the church, Mr. Ishaku Chinge, who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Saturday, said the gunmen invaded the community around 11 p.m. on Friday. He recalled that about three months ago, the gunmen had attempted to kidnap the son of the clergy but were repelled with the…

Nov

2023

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Govt Shuts Down School As Police Arrest Female Teacher, Others Over Sexual Abuse Of 3-Year-Old Pupil

Crime, Education, News Flash

Govt Shuts Down School As Police Arrest Female Teacher, Others Over Sexual Abuse Of 3-Year-Old Pupil The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a female teacher, bus driver, and his attendant for sexual abuse of a three-year-old pupil of Tenderlink School, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu Meanwhile, the state government has shut down the school till an investigation of sexual abuse of female pupils in the said school has been concluded. The state commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, who has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (State CID) Enugu, in a statement issued late Friday…

Nov

2023

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EFCC Releases Names Of Power-Drunk Nigerian Air Force Personnel Who Invaded Kaduna Office To Free Fraud Suspects

Crime, News Flash, Security

EFCC Releases Names Of Power-Drunk Nigerian Air Force Personnel Who Invaded Kaduna Office To Free Fraud Suspects According to a release by EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the “intruders are; four Air Force personnel: Lawal Abdullahi, Chukwuma Chidi Christian, Alfa Suleiman and Emmanuel Ekwozor, and two students of Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology, AFIT: Chidera Anuba and Joseph Tokula.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday narrated how some personnel of the Nigerian Air Force invaded its Kaduna State zonal office to release some military personnel who were arrested for internet-related fraud. According to a…

Nov

2023

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Why Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele Will Remain In Kuje Prison Till November 22

Crime, Economy, Judiciary, News Flash

Court Remands Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele In Kuje Prison Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has ordered that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele, be remanded in Kuje prison pending the determination of his request for bail. Emefiele will remain in prison until November 22, when the court will deliver a ruling on his bail motion. According to Dailypost report z His lead counsel, Mathew Burkaa SAN, moved the application for bail which Rotimi Oyedepo vehemently opposed on behalf of the Federal Government. After taking arguments for…