The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 secured the conviction of one Sabo Sani Labaran before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court sitting in Gombe on one amended count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N242, 000.00 ( Two Hundred and Forty- twoThousandNaira).
Friday, April 29, 2016
Man Bags Six Months Jail Term for N1.8 million Fraud
Justice S. C. Amadi of the Rivers State High Court, on Thursday April 28 convicted and sentenced one Ernest Monday to six months imprisonment for stealing and fraudulent conversion of the sum of one million, eight hundred thousand naira (N1. 8 million.)
Police In Rivers Arrest 7 Kidnappers
The police command, according to information it posted, Thursday, on Facebook, said Mr. Tamuno who is from Abam, Okirika Local Government Area, was arrested on Wednesday around 4a.m, alongside five other members of his gang.
The police said Tamuno and his gang have confessed to kidnapping a 14-year-old girl, Charity Ikirigo, of Federal Government College, Abuloma, on April 18.
The girl was later rescued by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad in the state.
Suleiman Bello Murdered By A Motorcyclist In Kubwa, Abuja (photos)
A staff of the Nigerian national assembly, Mr Suleiman Bello was repeatedly stabbed by an unknown motorcyclist in Abuja on Thursday. Bello who was driving a Toyota Camry got into a heated argument with a motrcyclist also know as Okada at Bhyanzin Junction.
Delta Monarch Gives Fulani Herdsmen Nine Days To Quit Kingdom
Sapele—The Ovie of Idjere, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM Erhiekevwe I, has ordered all Fulani herdsmen operating in his domain to vacate within nine days or face the wrath of his people.
This is coming as the Nigerian Army, 3 Battalion, Effurun, said that it would no longer tolerate any form of violence across the state, adding, “All culprits will henceforth be severely dealt with.”
EFCC Arraigns Two Bankers For N9.7Million Fraud(PICS)
First Bank To Sack 1000 Workers
Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mr. Adesola Adeduntan, FirstBank Limited disclosed this in an interview with Reuters.
EFCC Begins Manhunt For Ugonna Madueke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a manhunt for Ugonna, son to the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
This is in connection with the alleged disbursement of money to INEC officials and election monitors in the build-up to the presidential election.
According to sources at the EFCC, Ugonna is the key to arresting all those involved in the case.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Arewa Consultative Forum Decries Case Against Saraki
Speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the CCT, Waku said that he was mandated by the Arewa Consultative Forum to observe the proceedings, and report back to the Forum.
Photos: Rivers State Police arrest two kidnapping kingpins, 5 others
The Rivers State Police Comman has announced the arrest of a notorious kidnapping kingpin and five members of his gang. Below is the statement issued by the command today, April 28:
3 year old boy left with facial injuries after savage attack from dog
A three year old boy was attacked and bitten by a stray dog (lurcher-type hound) as he walked alongside his dad. The boy was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment to injuries to his face. His family agreed to release images of the wounded toddler to warn people and also assist the police in tracking down the dog.
Photo: Man stabs girlfriend to death in Ilorin, Kwara State for refusing his marriage proposal
It was gathered that the man, a franchise officer with one of the leading mobile telecommunication operators (MTN) in the area also stabbed his girlfriend's mother when she tried to settle the issue between the two. She sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital where she is receiving treatment.
Photos: Fake pastor who engages in fetish activities arrested in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ondo State command has arrested a 34 years old pastor of Christ Apostolic Church "Dangunro", Moses Abiodun who hails from Esa Oke in Osun state for burying fetish items in his Church located along Ijare road before Ikota Junction in Ifedore local government area of the State.
Apple pays tribute to ‘young and talented’ employee who ‘took his own life’ at their Company's HQ
Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Senator Iyabo Anisulowo In Ogun State
A former Minister of state for Education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo has been kidnapped by armed men alongside her security aide along Igbogila road in Yewa North local government area of Ogun state.
NFF Saga: Jos High Court denies Chris Giwa's claims that Amaju Pinnick's election was nullified
EFCC Seize A Wrist Watch Worth £600,000 From Diezani Allison-Madueke
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has swooped in on former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke seizing some of her properties and an expensive wrist watch.
According to TheNation, the anti-graft agency seized houses from the former Minister of Petroleum Resources and a very expensive wrist watch worth £600,000 as well as jewellery in gold and diamond.
Ogun state governor reacts to kidnap of former Minister, Iyabo Anisulowo
Enugu State Police says herdsmen are not responsible for the killing of dozens of people in the state
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Death Proof: Russia’s T-90 Tank Withstands US Missile Attack in Syria
Let’s take a look at the hidden possibilities of the combat vehicle named after its chief designer Vladimir Potkin.
Mariam Mairo-Waziri Pays Fines Of Prisoners At Sokoto Prison
It could be recalled that during her last visit to the prisons, Hajiya Maryam Mairo Aminu Waziri Tambuwal asked the prison officials to compile a list of prisoners being incarcerated due to lack of the wherewithal to pay the fines imposed on them.
Attackers Engaged Policemen, Soldiers In A Shoot-out – Enugu CP
The Force headquarters said a special team set up by the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has prevented many attacks on innocent Nigerians by Fulani herdsmen.
It stated that the Special Intelligence Response Team, had foiled many violent attacks by bandits, including herdsmen, adding that many suspects had also been arrested and charged to court.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Bisi Kolawole, said this in response to inquiries about the incessant bloody attacks by Fulani herdsmen across the country.
It stated that the Special Intelligence Response Team, had foiled many violent attacks by bandits, including herdsmen, adding that many suspects had also been arrested and charged to court.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Bisi Kolawole, said this in response to inquiries about the incessant bloody attacks by Fulani herdsmen across the country.
Soldiers Kill The Albani Of Monguno, Boko Haram Kingpin
TROOPS RECORD MORE VICTORY AGAINST TERRORISTS
In their continuous efforts of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram in various hideouts and enclaves, troops of 7 Brigade, 8 Task Force Division, have also embarked on clearance operations, since yesterday in which they cleared Boko Haram hideouts ahead of Gratte in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Ajimobi: No Free Land For Grazing
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday criticised the proposed creation of grazing zones across the country as ill-advised.
He warned that the proposal is against the spirit of the land use act and the overriding public interest.
The governor spoke on the raging controversy trailing the alleged sponsorship of a bill at the National Assembly for the creation of grazing zones for cattle across the country as a panacea to the perennial clash between trespassing herdsmen and farm owners.
It was at the launch of the ‘Agric Oyo,’ the Oyo State agriculture initiative, at Paago, via Iseyin, in Oke Ogun zone.
He warned that the proposal is against the spirit of the land use act and the overriding public interest.
The governor spoke on the raging controversy trailing the alleged sponsorship of a bill at the National Assembly for the creation of grazing zones for cattle across the country as a panacea to the perennial clash between trespassing herdsmen and farm owners.
It was at the launch of the ‘Agric Oyo,’ the Oyo State agriculture initiative, at Paago, via Iseyin, in Oke Ogun zone.
Poor Electricity Supply: My Children Are Also Suffering The Effects- Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says his children are also facing the effects of the poor electricity supply presently being experienced in the country. He said they suffer from heat rashes, sweat a lot and also wonder what exactly he, as the minister in charge of power, is doing about the electricity challenge. Fashola said this while speaking on Channels TV yesterday "It's a very hot season of the year. I see my children too sweating, having heat rash and they look at me like what are you doing about this thing. Let me be very clear, this problem can be solved. It needs detailed and methodical approach. First work to do is to supply more gas because without gas, I am like a generator owner who can't get fuel, so I can't power my plants. There are errors of planning of yesterday but they are errors that can be corrected"he said.
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