Buhari Attends Eid el-Fitr Prayer in Abuja
Here are pictures of President Buhari this morning at he attends Eid el-Fitr Prayers at the Mabilla Barracks, Abuja. More photos below…
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For ‘not inconveniencing the court’, fake lawyer who defrauded okada rider gets ‘only’ three years jail term
A chief magistrates’ court in Choba, Rivers State, on Monday, sentenced a fake lawyer, Sunday Ejiofor, to three years in prison. Ejiofor, who was accused of defrauding a commercial motorcyclist, had pleaded guilty to the one count preferred against him. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Israel Agbeso, said he sentenced the convict to only three years … Read more
Ponzi scheme operator flees after duping Nigerians of over N320m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] has arraigned the registered trustee of Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Mr. Uno Michael Eke, before the Federal High Court, in Calabar, Cross River State for alleged fraud. Eke was arraigned on a separate 74-count for allegedly obtaining over N320 million by false pretence from innocent Nigerians. Eke allegedly … Read more
Internet Love: Nigerian man who promised Polish woman marriage, defrauds her of N1.93m
A 35-year-old man, Gbenga Owonifari, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining 4,800 Euros (N1.93 million) from a Polish woman under the pretext of marrying her. Owonifari, who resides at the Alakuko area of Lagos, during his arraignment on Monday denied charges of obtaining money under false pretences, forgery … Read more
Security Guards Reveal Why They Killed Employer, Daughter
The Ondo state Police Command has arrested two persons who allegedly killed their boss at Ojomo Akintan Estate, Olu Foam Area of Akure, the State capital. The suspects, Tasiu Abubakar, 23, and Ayuba Idris, 20, were said to be security guards, employed by the deceased. They were paraded at the command headquarters in Akure, for … Read more
Woman Conspires With Three Others To Kidnap Husband
A 27-year-old woman, simply identified as Elizabeth was on Monday remanded in prison by an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly conspiring with three men to kidnap her husband. Elizabeth, who was arraigned on four counts, was charged alongside Ayinde, 28; Salisu, 45, and Ogunbiyi, 43. Ekohotblog gathered that the pleas of the defendants … Read more
Eid el-Fitr – Wamakko Frees 45 Prison Inmates
MNo fewer than 45 inmates of the Sokoto central prisons would join their loved ones to mark the Eid- el- Fitr celebrations as Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District and Chairman Northern Senators Forum, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko on Monday paid fines and compensations to free them. The development was contained in a statement signed … Read more
We were high on tramadol and Indian hemp, say security guards who killed their employer and daughter
The Ondo state Police Command has arrested two persons who allegedly killed their boss at Ojomo Akintan Estate, Olu Foam Area of Akure, the State capital. The suspects, Tasiu Abubakar, 23, and Ayuba Idris, 20, were said to be security guards, employed by the deceased. They were paraded at the command headquarters in Akure, for … Read more
Internet Love: Nigerian man who promised Polish woman marriage, defrauds her of N1.93m
A 35-year-old man, Gbenga Owonifari, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining 4,800 Euros (N1.93 million) from a Polish woman under the pretext of marrying her. Owonifari, who resides at the Alakuko area of Lagos, during his arraignment on Monday denied charges of obtaining money under false pretences, forgery … Read more
Ponzi scheme operator flees after duping Nigerians of over N320m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] has arraigned the registered trustee of Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Mr. Uno Michael Eke, before the Federal High Court, in Calabar, Cross River State for alleged fraud. Eke was arraigned on a separate 74-count for allegedly obtaining over N320 million by false pretence from innocent Nigerians. Eke allegedly … Read more
For ‘not inconveniencing the court’, fake lawyer who defrauded okada rider gets ‘only’ three years jail term
A chief magistrates’ court in Choba, Rivers State, on Monday, sentenced a fake lawyer, Sunday Ejiofor, to three years in prison. Ejiofor, who was accused of defrauding a commercial motorcyclist, had pleaded guilty to the one count preferred against him. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Israel Agbeso, said he sentenced the convict to only three years … Read more
Abdulrazaq Appoints Committee Over Sales Of Government Property
Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Governor of Kwara state has approved the appointment of Committee on Review of Sales of Government Property carried out by the immediate past administration. According to a statement signed by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, to the Governor, Agboola Olarewaju, the Committee has Sen. Makanjuola Suleman as its chairman. The News Agency of … Read more
Imo Assembly Suspends Clerk, Annuls Okorocha’s Post Election Appointments
Imo State House of Assembly has on Monday suspended the Clerk of the House, Christian Duru. The suspension was announced by the Speaker of the House, Lawman Duruji during proceedings at the floor of the House in Owerri, NAN reports. The House also nullified all appointments made by the immediate past governor, Rochas Okorocha after … Read more
APC Expels Ex-Gov Yari, Shuaibu Over Loss Of Zamfara To PDP
All Progressives Congress, APC, has expelled the Immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, for allegedly scuttling the party’s chances in Zamfara State. The party recently lost the state to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Also expelled is the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the APC, Lawali Shuaibu for allegedly conniving with Yari to … Read more
Grade 10 pupil stabbed to death outside school
A Grade 10 pupil has been reportedly stabbed to death by his fellow schoolmate in one high school in Turffontein. According to the Gauteng Department of Education, the incident happened just outside Forest High school. It’s believed the pupil was stabbed by two Grade 8 pupils. The pupil’s body is still at the scene. Gauteng … Read more
Eid-el-fitr: Abuja airport witnesses increased passenger traffic
As Muslims get set to celebrate the end of the Holy fasting month of Ramadan on Tuesday or Wednesday, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday, recorded an upsurge of travellers to different destinations in the country and abroad. The Federal Government declared Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5, 2019 as public holidays to … Read more
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu signs N873.5bn budget into law
At last, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed the 2019 appropriation bill of N873.5bn into law and also signs three other bills. This is coming over one month in which the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the bill presented to it by former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode in February 2019. Details … Read more
Bomb Blast Kills Four In Government Bus In Kabul
At least four people have been reported killed on Monday when a bomb tore through a bus in Kabul. According to an official, it is marking the second day straight that attackers have targeted a bus. The vehicle was taking workers home from a government watchdog agency ahead of the Eid holidays marking the end … Read more
Ghastly Road Accident kills 14, injures 6 in Pakistan
Not fewer than 14 people, among them five children, were killed on Monday when a van ran into a lorry in south-western Pakistan, an official said. The accident, in which six other people were injured, occurred near Qila Saifullah district in the province of Balochistan. “At least 14 people including a woman and five children … Read more
Waste Disposal: LAWMA Kicks Off ‘Lagos At 4 A.M’ Initiative
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disclosed that it has flagged off an intensive waste evacuation operation tagged, “Lagos at 4 am”, to address the menace of improper waste disposal in the metropolis. Obinna Onyenali, LAWMA Public Relations Officer, revealed in a statement on Monday in Lagos that the early morning operation was to … Read more