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Ogun Banks Shut Down As Robbers Send ‘Notice Of Attack’

Robbers Blow Up Doors At Wema Bank, Cart Away Millions

October 2, 2020 3:03 pm

Dare-devil armed robbers have invaded Wema Bank in Iyin-Ekiti  area of Ekiti State and carted away millions of naira in broad day light operation.

The robbers were said to have stormed the bank around 3:30pm on Friday and successfully carried out their operations for over 40 minutes without the police challenging them.

It was gathered that the robbers blew up the security doors of the bank with dynamite before carting away millions of naira.

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Eyewitnesses said the robbers on getting to the bank shot sporadically several times into the …

Torturing Staff: Court Stops Police From Arresting Gbagi

Torturing Staff: Court Stops Police From Arresting Gbagi

October 1, 2020 4:48 am

Delta State Police Command, Wednesday, declared ex-Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, wanted for failing to honour police invitation, but Justice Taiwo O Taiwo, presiding Judge of a Federal High Court in Abuja, today also, restrained the police from arresting and detaining the industrialist.

Justice Taiwo, upon a motion exparte, by Gbagi (applicant)’s lawyer, Nkem Okoro Esq., barred the Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police, Delta state (first and second respondents), whether by themselves, their agents, employees, or by whatever name called, from threatening to arrest and detaining Gbagi (applicant) pending the hearing and determination of his …

Man Shot Dead During Campaign Clashes In Guinea

Man Shot Dead During Campaign Clashes In Guinea

September 30, 2020 5:34 pm

A man was shot dead Wednesday in a central Guinean city shaken by clashes since the prime minister visited it the day before to campaign for President Alpha Conde’s re-election.

Security forces on Wednesday shot and killed Habib Petel Diallo, 20, during a protest in the city of Dalaba against the premier’s visit, the man’s brother Lamine Diallo said.

A police officer who asked not to be named said the young man had died with a shot to the head.

Guinean authorities have not officially confirmed the death.

The latest incident in Dalaba follows dozens of deaths in previously anti-government …

First Bank staff Oreoluwa Adesakin jailed for stealing N49m

First Bank Staff Oreoluwa Adesakin Jailed For Stealing ₦49m

September 29, 2020 11:42 am

A busted staff of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Oreoluwa Adesakin, has been convicted for fraud and handed a total term of 98 years in prison by Justice Muniru Olagunju of the Oyo State High Court.

But she will spend just seven years in jail.

Adesakin was found to have committed financial fraud against First Bank to the tune of ₦49,320,652.32.

She also stole $368,203.00 belonging to the bank, which she converted to her personal use.

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Adesakin, before she was busted by the bank and sacked, was …

Ghana Security Forces Say Separatist Killed In Shootout

Ghana Security Forces Say Separatist Killed In Shootout

September 28, 2020 3:27 pm

Ghana’s security forces killed one member of a separatist group in a shootout after they attacked police stations in the east of the country, the police and army said late Friday.

Officials said members of the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) — which wants to establish a new nation in eastern Ghana — launched assaults on two police stations and blocked roads to the Volta region at dawn on Friday.

“In response to these unlawful acts, a joint Military-Police Team, in conjunction with other security agencies deployed to the affected areas and succeeded in apprehending 31 members of the Group,”

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ICPC Uncovers Funds Diverted To Private Accounts During Lockdown

ICPC Uncovers ₦2.67Bn Diverted To Private Accounts

September 28, 2020 3:27 pm

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has uncovered diversion of part of the ₦2.67 billion payments made to some Federal Colleges for school feeding during the lockdown.

The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, who stated this at the 2nd National Summit on Diminishing Corruption with the theme: “Together Against Corruption and Launch of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy”, said a preliminary investigation had indicated that part of the ₦2.67billion was diverted to private accounts.

The event, presided over President Muhammadu Buhari, was held …

Nigeria faces UN pressure to quash Kano singer Sharif-Aminu ‘s death penalty

Nigeria Faces UN Pressure To Quash Kano Singer’s Death Penalty

September 28, 2020 2:36 pm

A group of United Nations human rights experts has urged Nigerian authorities to quash the death sentence given a singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu by Kano Sharia court for alleged blasphemy.

The experts also urged government to release him, the Voice of America has reported.

Sharif-Aminu is a gospel musician and a member of the Sufi Tijaniyya order.

The 22-year-old singer was convicted and sentenced to death by a Sharia court in August for performing a song through the WhatsApp online messaging platform that ‘praised an imam from the Tijaniya …

Kidnapped APC chieftain freed after N11m ransom

Kidnapped APC Chieftain Freed After ₦11m Ransom

September 28, 2020 12:14 pm

Felix Okoro, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Venezuela has been freed by his captors.

The former Secretary to Bayelsa State Government was held for 23 days.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Senate.

Okoro was seized on September 4 at his hometown, Elemebiri in Sagbama Local Government Area.

The gunmen, reportedly dressed in army uniform, stormed his home one day after his return.

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The Nation quoted Okoro’s stepson, Tuebi Sapre-Obi, as saying three family members travelled by boat to drop …

Hisbah Destroys 883 Bottles Of Alcoholic Drinks In Bauchi

Kano: Hisbah Arrests 15 Teenagers Over Immoral Acts

September 28, 2020 10:03 am

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 15 teenagers over alleged involvement in immoral acts in Kano City.

The Public Relations Officer of the board, Mallam Lawal Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Kano.

Ibrahim said the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 20, around midnight at a club known in Nassarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

According to him, the arrest was based on a tip-off by some people.

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‘Among the suspects are 10 females, while five are males aged between 18 and 22.’

‘Our

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Nigerian firm, Health Plus accuses UK firm of fraud

Nigerian Firm, Health Plus Accuses UK Firm Of Fraud

September 27, 2020 2:36 pm
Health Plus, a pharmaceutical company, has accused Alta Semper Capital, a United Kingdom-based private equity firm (PEF), of a fraudulent attempt to take over its business.

In a rejoinder to a press release earlier issued by the PEF, Health Plus dismissed the appointment of Chidi Okoro as Chief Transformation Officer and the claim that Olubukunola Adewunmi George, Chief Executive Officer, remains a director and shareholder

Health Plus stated that it entered into a five-year partnership with Alta Semper Capital in 2018 to inject fresh capital to further grow the business.…

Nigerians Sign Petition To Arrest IGP Adamu

Delta: IGP Comments On Dehumanisation Of Hotel Staff

September 26, 2020 5:51 am

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has called for peace in the ongoing investigations into the case of dehumanising treatment of some hotel staff in Warri.

This is contained in a press statement released by DCP Frank Mba, Force PRO, Abuja.

He called on members of the public, particularly the alleged victims and all interest groups to remain calm as they investigate the Signatious Hotel Staff in Warri, Delta State.

Adamu said the Police would intensify efforts towards unravelling the circumstances surrounding the incident and justice will prevail.

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internet kingpin on FBI’s watchlist Felix Okpoh surrenders

Internet Kingpin On FBI’s Watchlist, Felix Okpoh Surrenders

September 22, 2020 12:04 pm

Suspected internet fraudster on watchlist of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Felix Osilama Okpoh has surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He was declared wanted by the EFCC as he is on the watchlist of the FBI for his alleged involvement in a $6 million internet fraud.

The EFCC has thus begun investigation into his involvement in the scam.

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A statement issued by the EFCC said Okpoh, alongside Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh, Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, Abiola Ayorinde Kayode and Nnamdi Orson Benson, had been declared wanted …

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