June 2, 2022

EFCC Closes ₦6.3bn Fraud Case Against Ex-Plateau Gov Jang

EFCC Closes ₦6.3bn Fraud Case Against Ex-Plateau Gov Jang

June 2, 2022 5:10 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it has closed its case against a former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang.

Also facing trial is a former cashier in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Yusuf Pam.

Justice C. L. Dabup of Plateau State High Court in Jos is presiding over the case.

Jang and Pam are being prosecuted for alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of ₦6.3billion.

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The EFCC presented fourteen witnesses and tendered …

IG Baba Blasts Police CSP Who Indicted Army In Abduction

IG Baba Blasts Police CSP Who Indicted Army In Abduction

June 2, 2022 5:09 am

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Akali Baba has dissociated the National police security agency from a trending video making rounds on social media.

In a viral footage, a Chief Superintendent attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Abia State Police Command accused Fulanis of kidnapping.

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The officer also declared that the Nigerian Army was working with criminal gangs.

“The Fulanis are kidnapping our people. They go to cattle market to spend the money after collecting ransom. The Army are not helping us”, he fumed.

The CSP made the comments …

Bollywood Singer KK's Death Being Probed By Police

Bollywood Singer KK’s Death Being Probed By Police

June 2, 2022 5:06 am

The Indian police have commenced full investigations into the death of star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath who is popularly known as KK, who died at age 53 after a concert.

The singer died shortly after performing at a college festival in Kolkata on Tuesday evening, prompting a wave of tributes.

He was rushed to hospital from his hotel at around 10:30 pm, where doctors pronounced him dead.

Aroop Biswas, a government minister in the eastern state of West Bengal, said KK had died of a “suspected cardiac arrest”.

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But …

Six Soldiers To Be Arraigned And Court Martialed - Army

Six Soldiers To Be Arraigned And Court Martialed – Army

June 2, 2022 5:05 am

The Nigerian Army has reported that no fewer than six soldiers of the Nigerian Army will be facing a court martial for indiscipline and other related offences at the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu.

The unidentified soldiers are between the ranks of corporal and lance corporal.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Division, Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made the disclosure while inaugurating the General Court Martial on Wednesday in Enugu.

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The GOC said that court-martia was meant to instil general discipline in the Nigerian Army.

Lagbaja …

Bandits Are Now More Powerful Than Zamfara State Govt – Modi

Kaduna Lecturer’s Daughter Freed After 38 Days In Captivity

June 2, 2022 5:05 am

It was all jubilation galore as the daughter of the Kaduna State polytechnic lecturer, Dr Ramatu Abarsh, who was held back after her mother was released has been set free by bandits.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Dr Ramatu Dr Abarshi, her daughter and their driver, Ibrahim, were abducted on April 24, 2022, along Kachia-Kaduna Highway while returning from a Charity mission.

Her mother was released a few weeks after payment of an undisclosed amount as ransom, living her daughter, and driver in the hands of the kidnapper.

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Hijab Crisis Kwara Reopens Baptist School 4 Months Later

Hijab Crisis: Kwara Reopens Baptist School 4 Months Later

June 2, 2022 5:03 am

The Government Kwara State on Thursday announced the reopening of Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo, for students to resume academic activities after a four-month closure over the crisis caused by the wearing of Hijab.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that on February 3, the state government had shut the school following a crisis between Muslim and Christian parents who stormed the institution to defend their respective faith on the wearing of Hijab by female Muslim students in the school.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs …

Gunman Murders At Least Three In New US Shooting

Gunman Murders At Least Three In New US Shooting

June 2, 2022 4:59 am

A gunman killed no fewer than three people at a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma even as Americans are still grappling with grief and anger over the shooting at a Texas school just a week ago.

Police yesterday confirmed that the gunman, who was armed with a rifle, was also killed in the incident, police said, without clarifying if he was shot by law enforcement agents or turned his weapon on himself.

“We can confirm 4 people are deceased, including the shooter, in the active shooting situation at St. Francis hospital campus. Officers are still clearing the building. More info …

Messi Wins Second International Trophy For Argentina

Messi Wins Second International Trophy For Argentina

June 2, 2022 4:55 am

PSG hitman Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their second international trophy within one year on Wednesday, as they defeated Italy 3-0 in the 2022 Finalissima on Wednesday night.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Albiceleste ended their 18-year drought with silverware when they won the Copa America title in July 2021.

That title ensured their participation in the 2022 Finalissima against Italy, the European champions.

Inspired by the peerless Messi, Argentina raced into a two-goal lead in the first half of the prestigious friendly thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria.

Paulo Dybala capped Argentina’s …

Defamation: Judge Awards $15m In Damages To Johnny Depp

Defamation: Judge Awards $15m In Damages To Johnny Depp

June 2, 2022 4:51 am

A US jury yesterday found both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard liable for defamation — but sided more strongly with the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star following an intense trial riding on bitterly contested allegations of domestic abuse.

The verdict marked the end of a bitterly-fought six-week trial riding on lurid claims and counterclaims of between the Hollywood celebrities.

The seven-member jury in Virginia awarded the 58-year-old actor $15 million in damages after finding that a 2018 article penned by Heard on her experience of “sexual violence” was defamatory to Depp.

Heard, her eyes downcast throughout, listened impassively …

How Uzodinma Criminally Hijacked APC Senate Primaries In Imo

How Uzodinma Criminally Hijacked APC Senate Primaries In Imo

June 2, 2022 4:43 am

It is no longer news that the Governor of Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodinma, is not used to being subjected to democratic tenets. All his life, allowing the wishes of the people to prevail in political engagements is something he abhors. Last weekend, the first lady of Ondo State and an aspirant for the Imo East Senatorial District elections, Mrs Betty Akerodolu, became his latest victim and the ugly story continues. 

Two years ago, Sen. Uzodinma openly came out to tell the world how he became the Governor of Imo State. According to him, he used a method he …

2023 PDP, APC Have Expired, Labour Party’ll Take Over –Okupe

2023: PDP, APC Have Expired, Labour Party’ll Take Over –Okupe

June 2, 2022 4:41 am

The Director-General of Peter Obi’s presidential campaign, Doyin Okupe, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have expired and lost their political relevance in the country.

Okupe asserted that the Labour Party, under which Obi is contesting, will defeat the two leading political parties in Nigeria to take over the affairs of the country in 2023.

He stated this while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting with leaders and members of the Labour Party in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Obi, who recently dumped the PDP over the party’s refusal to zone its presidential …

2023 We Did What Was Best For PDP – Lamido Replies Wike

2023: We Did What Was Best For PDP – Lamido Replies Wike

June 2, 2022 4:38 am

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has told Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State that they did only what is right by picking former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Lamido, is believed to be one of the northern leaders who played a key role in convincing Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State to step down and back Atiku’s candidacy during Saturday’s presidential primaries and national convention of the party.

Lamido, who hailed Wike’s efforts and contributions to the …

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