July 2020

Magu - Cover-Up In EFCC As Bandits Destroy Computers In NFIU Office

Magu: Cover-Up In EFCC As Bandits Destroy Computers In NFIU Office

July 11, 2020 3:45 am

There is an alleged plot to frustrate the probe of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the ongoing investigation of its suspended chairman, Ibrahim Magu, after some unknown people broke into the office of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and destroyed computers.

The NFIU office which is inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was burgled and at least seven computers containing sensitive financial information were taken away and others badly damaged.

Read Also: Magu Has Secrets That’ll Blow Up Nigeria – Bamgbose

The attack is believed to have happened overnight and was discovered Friday morning.

Some …

Illegal Mining - Amotekun Arrests More Chinese Nationals

Illegal Mining: Amotekun Arrests More Chinese Nationals

July 11, 2020 3:44 am

The Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named: ‘Amotekun Corps’ has arrested three Chinese nationals, suspected to be illegal miners in Osun.

The Corps, during a sting operation led by its Director-General, Amitolu Shittu, stormed Ido-oko, an agrarian community in Ilesa axis and also apprehended 20 locals.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the sting operation was a follow-up on an intelligence report, which indicated that illegal mining activities were being carried out within the community.

Those Nigerians rounded up at the site include 16 northerners and four southerners, as a serving senator in the state, Francis Fadahaunsi was allegedly fingered …

Five Things To Know About New EFCC Acting Chairman, Umar

Five Things To Know About New EFCC Acting Chairman, Umar

July 11, 2020 3:43 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, to take charge of the Commission, following the suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Ibrahim Magu who has spent four days at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) was suspended to allow unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act & other relevant laws.

Magu was accused of corrupt practices and insubordination by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

Read Also: Panel Quizzes EFCC Secretary, Directors

He is …

IG Of Police Withdraws Officers Attached To Magu’s House

IG Of Police Withdraws Officers Attached To Magu’s House

July 11, 2020 3:42 am

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has directed the immediate withdrawal of all police officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Adamu also ordered that they should be replaced with new ones.

Read Also: Magu Has Secrets That’ll Blow Up Nigeria – Bamgbose

This directive was contained in a signal on Friday, addressed to the Assistant Inspector-General, Police Mobile Force Squadrons one to 79, the Force Secretary and Commissioners of Police of all the state commands and the Federal Capital Territory.

It read: “Only staff of EFCC should be allowed access into the premises, while withdrawn police

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UEFA Unveils Champions League Quarter-Finals Draw

UEFA Unveils Champions League Quarter-Finals Draw

July 10, 2020 5:31 pm

UEFA on Friday concluded the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals.

One of the highlights of the draw held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland was that the four ties postponed in March because of COVID-19 will be played in August

The matches will played at the host club’s home stadium.

Four quarter-finalists were confirmed before the COVID-19 pandemic suspended the season.

Read Also; Lazio Player Sent Off In Serie A Match For Biting Opponent

UEFA added in a statement that the same arrangements would apply to the outstanding second leg matches in the Europa League round of …

German Ministers Snub Washington G7 Meeting

German Ministers Snub Washington G7 Meeting

July 10, 2020 5:30 pm
Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz and foreign minister Heiko Maas have declined an invitation to take part in a Washington gathering of ministers from the G7 group of large industrial countries.

Der Spiegel magazine reported on Thursday that Germany would instead be represented by state secretaries.

The magazine said other G7 countries had taken a similar decision.

Read Also: Governments Step Up Economic Response To Coronavirus

Earlier, it was reported that Chancellor Angela Merkel had declined to take part in a national leaders’ level meeting in Washington, in what was widely interpreted as a snub to the administration of U.S. …

COVID-19 - WHO Gives Update On 19 Potential Vaccines

COVID-19: WHO Gives Update On 19 Potential Vaccines

July 10, 2020 3:29 pm

The World Health Organisation has said that there are 19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials.

WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, disclosed this in a series of tweets via its official Twitter handle @WHOAFRO, on Thursday night.

Read Also: WHO To Begin Study On Origin Of COVID-19

The UN health agency said it was essential to test the COVID-19 vaccine in countries where it was needed to ensure that it would be useful.

According to WHO, there are nearly 150 COVID-19 vaccines received, but only 19 were selected.

It said: “As scientists across the world race

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Protesters Have Been Raining Curses On Me – Femi Adesina

Appointments: Adesina Speaks On Buhari’s Hatred For Igbo

July 10, 2020 3:28 pm

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has insisted that his principal is not against the Igbo of the South East region.

Adesina, in his weekly column titled ‘Buhari & S’East: Arthur Eze nails it,’ said that the President, within his 5 years in office, has funded “69 different projects being undertaken by the Federal Government in South East alone, all amounting to about ₦680 billion.”

Adesina said that despite getting the list votes from the South East in 2015 and 2019, Buhari has spearheaded massive revolution of the region.

He also pointed out …

Nigeria Develops COVID-19 Test Kit

Breaking: Nigeria Develops COVID-19 Test Kit

July 10, 2020 12:21 pm

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Federal Minister of Science and Technology has announced that Nigeria developed the RNA Swift, a test kit for the identification of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent for COVID-19, to accelerate the capacity to test people and help manage the Coronavirus pandemic.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu said that the “RNA Swift has amazing precision for the detection of SARS-COV-2 and would  be available at a price that places it ahead of competitors in terms of sensitivity and affordability.”

According to him, the RNA Swift was borne out of a …

Impeachment Of Ondo Deputy Gov Runs Into Legal Brick Wall

Impeachment Of Ondo Deputy Gov Runs Into Legal Brick Wall

July 10, 2020 12:20 pm

The impeachment of Ondo deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi by the House of Assembly has run into a legal brick wall.

Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu, the chief judge of the state has rejected a request by the House, asking that she set up a seven-man panel to investigate the allegations against Agboola.

She said the impeachment proceeding has skirted some constitutional provisions and can therefore not request for a probe panel.

Speaker Bamidele Oleyelogun had written to the Chief Judge explaining that impeachment notice has been served on Hon Ajayi.

Read Also: 14 Ondo House Members Sign For Impeachment Of Deputy Gov

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Bamgbose Magu Has Secrets That'll Blow Up Nigeria – Bamgbose

Magu Has Secrets That’ll Blow Up Nigeria – Bamgbose

July 10, 2020 12:19 pm

National Coordinator of the Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to place Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, under house arrest with full security after his interrogation.

Bamgbose believes that there are some powerful forces, who will want Magu dead, than to live to recount details of his experience as EFCC Chairman.

Read Also: Ibrahim Magu Threatens To Go On Hunger Strike

The senior legal practitioner noted that if Magu decides to open up, many heads will roll and the nation may …

Riverine community In Bayelsa State Lament Fresh Crude Oil Spill

Riverine community In Bayelsa State Lament Fresh Crude Oil Spill

July 10, 2020 12:18 pm

Some riverine residents of Ikebiri Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have lamented the fresh oil spills in the community from the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC/ENI) pipeline.

Africa Daily News, New York learned that the latest spill which reportedly happened in June is the third in 10 years, with a five-year interval from 2010, 2015 and in 2020.

Riverine Community Laments Fresh Crude Oil Spill In Bayelsa | Info ...

According to Chief, Uroupatei Igoli, at Ikebiri, Boloukubu [special bush] where this spill occurred is where we go often to set our fish traps and nets for our livelihood and from which we take care of our …

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