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Court finds former Rep. member guilty of N212m fraud
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Court finds former Rep. member guilty of N212m fraud

2 years ago10274 min

JUSTICE Sale Former House of Representatives member Mansur Ali Mashi was found guilty by Musa Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kaduna. After a protracted 12-year trial that included allegations of conspiracy and obtaining by deception, the defendant was found guilty. Three bank employees, Abdulmumini Mustapha, Shehu Aliyu, and Muazu Abdu, were also found guilty in addition to Mashi. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed charges against Mashi, alleging that he obtained a...

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Breaking: “Releasing Nnamdi Kanu is Rewarding Criminality” Asari Dokubo informs Tinubu
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Breaking: “Releasing Nnamdi Kanu is Rewarding Criminality” Asari Dokubo informs Tinubu

2 years ago9944 min

Asari Dokubo, a well-known Niger Delta leader, has vehemently opposed Nnamdi Kanu’s release as the head of the illegal Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), claiming that doing so would amount to encouraging criminal behaviour. Kanu, who is currently being held on terrorism-related charges, has reportedly been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his 2021 re-arrest. Kanu had been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja back in 2017,...

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In Oyo, armed robbery suspects kill father, rape daughters
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In Oyo, armed robbery suspects kill father, rape daughters

2 years ago9974 min

The Oyo State Police Command paraded 21 suspected armed robbers on Friday, including a group that is suspected of killing a middle-aged man named Makanjuola Ogedengbe and raping his two daughters in the state’s Apaatuku/Onireke village, Akobo, in the Lagelu Local Government area. The ages of the victims were 14 and 10, respectively. Adewale Osifeso, the public information officer for the Oyo State Police, said the suspects were providing the police with useful information as...

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PSC approves Mba, Ciroma’s appointments as DIGs
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PSC approves Mba, Ciroma’s appointments as DIGs

2 years ago9898 min

Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma have been appointed as Deputy Inspectors General of Police after receiving approval from the Police Service Commission. This was stated in a statement released on Friday by Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC’s spokesperson. Ani pointed out that DIG John Amadi, who previously represented the South-East zone and retired, will be replaced by DIG Ciroma, while DIG Mba will take the place of DIG Ali Janga, who retired from service and previously...

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Shettima regrets NASS Leadership comment, apologises to Muslims
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Shettima regrets NASS Leadership comment, apologises to Muslims

2 years ago622 min

Kashim Shettima, vice president, has apologised to the Muslim community for his remark regarding the choice of leaders for the 10th Assembly. Shettima had stated, “Under the current dispensation, the worst incompetent Southern Christian is better than the most puritanical Northern Muslim for the Presidency of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” in a meeting with lawmakers prior to the National Assembly election. The remark sparked a contentious discussion, particularly on social media....

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EFCC invites eight Buhari ministers over allegations of corruption

2 years ago883 min

Eight former ministers who worked for President Muhammadu Buhari’s previous administration have reportedly received invitations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the nation’s anti-corruption organisation. These former ministers have reportedly been called in for questioning in relation to corruption allegations. These senior government officials were sent invitation letters that specifically asked them to explain how the funds allotted to their respective ministries for specific projects during their terms had been used. The letters...

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Sen. President Akpabio came under fire from his colleagues for revealing how senators voted
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Sen. President Akpabio came under fire from his colleagues for revealing how senators voted

2 years ago1002 min

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has come under fire for what is alleged to be an exposé of how senators voted for him. A sociopolitical activist by the name of Deji Adeyanju stated that Akpabio’s action lacked statesmanship. According to Adeyanju, Akpabio’s action of disclosing how senators voted has the potential to cause division within the Senate. In a tweet, the rights activist recalled that in 2015, Bukola Saraki, who had previously served...

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Breaking: Femi Gbajabiamila set to resign, details emerge
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Breaking: Femi Gbajabiamila set to resign, details emerge

2 years ago981 min

Femi Gbajabiamila, a former speaker and the new chief of staff, is anticipated to announce his resignation as a lawmaker on the House of Representatives’ floor today. Get your daily inspiration by subscribing right away! The former Speaker, according to reports, will leave his position as speaker of the house to concentrate on his duties as chief of staff. Concerns had surfaced about how he would handle both positions given that the former Speaker had...

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