Tony Elumelu Receives 'Certificate Of Discharge'

A Certificate of Discharge to Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) was presented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at the presidential villa, Abuja. A certificate of discharge is a written statement of satisfaction that a party has discharged its obligations credibly. The certificate was received by the Group Chairman of Transcorp, Tony Elumelu, accompanied … Read more

EFCC Nabs Two For Illegal Broadcast Of DSTV Signal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal office on Monday arrested two staff of Communication Trend Limited, Prisca Isaac and Nwosu Precious in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested for alleged illegal transmission of broadcast signals of Multichoice (DSTV) to Uyo and environs without authorisation. Read Also: Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of … Read more

Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of N116m in Constituency Projects Scam

Justice A.R. Muhammad of Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, October 14, 2019 granted an order for interim forfeiture of N116m alleged proceeds of crime linked to the non- execution of constituency projects awarded to Hamza Barau and Hamshakin Ventures Ltd and funded by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN on … Read more

Corps Member Convicted For Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zone, has secured the conviction of Samuel Orie alias SCOTT GIBB, a serving National Youth Service Corps member before Justice I.N Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu on one count of impersonation and obtaining by false pretense to the tune of $150. Orie was arrested on … Read more

Igbo Leaders To Meet President Buhari On Thursday

– South East Governors forum resolved to meet President Buhari on Thursday over welfare of Ndigbo – The meeting was chaired by the Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi at Government House Enugu – Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state and his Abia State counterpart, Okezie Ikpeazu were also in attendance The South East Governors Forum … Read more

Police Discovers Another Torture Centre In Daura

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The Commissioner of Police in Katsina state Closed down another traditional torturing centre allegedly meant to be a reformation centre for children with character deformation in Daura, Katsina State. The police discovered and closed down by the following a riot by the inmates over excessive abuses. The centre being operated by one Malam Bello in … Read more

EFCC Storms ‘Yahoo-boys’ Party in Osogbo, Arrests 94 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

Operatives of the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Monday, October 14, 2019, raided a Osogbo-based nightclub notorious for hosting parties for suspected internet fraudsters. The raid led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones and other items. Popularly known as ‘Club Secret Underground’, the … Read more

PDP Faults Okorocha For Bad Roads In Imo

– PDP said that no reputable construction company was engaged by Okorocha to work on the state’s roads – The PDP has noted the difficulty experienced by drivers and commuters in the state capital, owing to the poor state of roads in Owerri and by extension the entire state, caused by substandard and poor construction … Read more

HR Personnel In Court For Defrauding Job Seekers

A 28-year-old human resources personnel, Nelly Kalu, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates Court on a six-count-charge bordering on stealing and obtaining money under false pretences. Nelly Kalu, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates Court who allegedly defrauded five job seekers of N1.32 million on the pretext of securing jobs. According to the … Read more

Minimum Wage: Labour Union Must Demand Good Governance- Makarfi

– Ex PDP national chairman, Ahmed Makarfi advised labour unions to demand Governance and not money – The former Kaduna State Governor said that Labour unions must stop the attitude of over monetization of everything in the country – I challenged them then to hold Government accountable; demand for good governance; demand for infrastructure; demand … Read more

Google To Empower 200,000 Students In Nigeria

Google is set to expand its digital skills for Africa programme by engaging local organizations to train close to 200, 000 students in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa in 12 months. CS First, the Google programme created by educators and computer scientists, targets children aged nine to 16 years. It introduces coding and computer science … Read more

EFCC Issues Warning To Nigerians, Yahoo Boys

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has advised Nigerians over money doublers. The agency warned people to avoid unregistered banks, businesses wihout offices, adding that no one; even politicians are not exempted from being arrested if found committing any economic and financial crimes. The anti-graft agency issued the warning during a question and answer … Read more

Truck Loses Control, Kills One

A truck with registration number XC 791 LSR heading to Lagos lost control and crushed a woman on commercial motorcycle. Akeem Ganiyu, the Sango-Ota Unit Commander of FRSC confirmed the accident at Toll Gate, Sango Ota area of Ogun State. He stated that two males and a female were involved in the accident. The unit … Read more

BREAKING: Gov.Ganduje Forms New Cabinet, Returns Ex- Cabinet Members

– Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje completes collation of cabinet list – Some Former cabinet members were retained – Governor Ganduje had pronounced that any appointment made in the state, such personalities will be subjected to screening by law enforcement agents The Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has completed collating the list of … Read more

EFCC Defends Its Lawyer Accused Of Visiting A Judge’s Residence To Influence Her Judgment

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has defended one its lawyers, Barrister S.M Galadanchi, who allegedly visited a judge’s personal residence to influence the judge’s judgment over an ongoing case. The anti-graft agency in a press statement on Monday, signed by head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, admitted that the anti-graft prosecutor in … Read more

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