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OAU Sex-For-Marks Saga: Panel Submits Reports

January 28, 2020 12:26 pm

The investigative panel that was set up by the management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, to look into allegations of sexual harassment against Mr Olabisi Olaleye, a lecturer in the Department of International Relations, has submitted its reports to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede.

The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, who disclosed this in a release on Tuesday, stated that the Provost of the Postgraduate College, Professor Yetunde Ajibade, while presenting the reports, expressed the gratitude of the members to the university administration for the confidence reposed in them and …

Imo: Police Confirm Emenike’s NSCDC Orderly Shot Him Dead

January 27, 2020 11:21 pm
The Police in Imo state has confirmed the arrest of Sydney Ogudoro, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) official who allegedly killed the Action Alliance (AA) chieftain, Chief Ndubuisi Emenike.

Ogudoro shot Emenike at the residence of Princess Mariam Onuoha, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate on Sunday.

The incident occurred during the celebration of Onuoha’s victory at Saturday’s rerun election for Imo North federal constituency.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Owerri on Monday.

Ikeokwu, who spoke on behalf of the Commissioner of Police in the state, Fafowora Olaniyi,

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NSCDC Reacts As Personnel Kills Senatorial Candidate In Imo

January 27, 2020 11:18 pm
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),Mr Gana Abdulahi has ordered full investigations into the killing of the Imo North senatorial candidate of the African Alliance, Mr Ndubuisi Emenike, by its personnel of the Imo command.

DAILY POST had reported that Emenike was said to have been killed by a personnel of the NSCDC at its command in Imo during the re-run election at Okigwe North Federal Constituency on Saturday.

Reacting, Abdullahi described the death of the politician as an unfortunate one and a great loss to the family of the deceased, the entire people of

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EFCC Vs Adoke: What Court Decided On Monday

January 27, 2020 11:16 pm
Justice A.I. Kutigi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned hearing on the trial of former attorney-general and minister of Justice, Muhammed Bello Adoke and others to Thursday, for ruling on their bail applications.

Adoke, (first defendant), along with six others were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, last Thursday, before Justice Kutigi on amended 42-count charges, to which they pleaded not guilty, thus setting the stage for their trial.

At today’s sitting, prosecution counsel, Bala Sanga told the court that the matter was for the hearing of the defendant’s bailing application,

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Herdsmen Shoot Gov. Ortom In Benue

January 27, 2020 1:54 pm
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has narrated how he narrowly escaped death after suspected herdsmen shot at him in his farm.

The Governor said he was shot while in his farm located along Makurdi – Naka road in Makurdi, Benue state capital.

Ortom, who spoke to journalists in Makurdi on Monday, reiterated his call for arrest and prosecution of the leadership of Meyitta Allah for allegedly instigating violence against farmers in the state.

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The Gov said, “I went my farm last week and the herdsmen

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I Have No Hand In Prosecution Of Agba Jalingo – Ayade

January 27, 2020 1:49 pm

Governor of Cross Rivers State, Ben Ayade has washed his hands off the prosecution of Agba Jalingo, a journalist standing trial in a Calabar court on charges of treason and terrorism.

Professor Ben Ayade said the case is between Agba Jalingo and the federal government Nigeria.

He said Agba Jalingo was arrested for his link to Omoyele Sowore’s revolution now movement.

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The Governor said he would prefer that the detained journalist is released but should be strongly warned against using the power of the pen and journalism to …

Apostle Suleman’s Pastor Abducted, Wife Shot Dead

January 27, 2020 10:24 am

Reno Omokri, the free Leah Sharibu activist, and once an SA to Goodluck Jonathan came online to inform his followers, that he is heartbroken of the sad event that happened to Omega fire ministry pastors coming back from an annual church gathering. The pastors were attacked by suspected herdsmen.

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One of the pastors was kidnapped and his wife was shot at the head instantly. And their kids abandoned on the roadside.

He said the body of Christ is morning. Bearing in mind the Adamawa CAN president that was killed recently …

We Won’t Allow Breakdown Of Law, Order – Oyo

January 27, 2020 9:05 am

Oyo State Government, yesterday, said it will not allow any group of persons to throw the state into crisis due to ongoing debate on the management of local governments.

The state, in a statement, insisted on the observance of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in relation to the ongoing controversy surrounding dissolution of the 68 illegal council chairmen in the state.

It warned some individuals who have been threatening to derail the peace of the state to desist from such ruinous path or face the full wrath of the law.

The government, in the statement by the Chief Press Secretary …

Human Trafficking: Immigration ‘Arrest 7 Girls’

January 27, 2020 3:57 am
The Operatives of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Command in Lagos, have apprehended seven girls allegedly being trafficked.

The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James made the disclosure in a statement to NAN on Sunday.

James said the girls were on their way to Cairo, Dubai and Oman on Emirates and Egypt airlines.

According to him, three of the girls were on Emirates airline to Dubai, while four were aboard Egypt airline to Cairo and Oman.

He commended the NIS Comptroller in charge of the Airport command, Mr Usman Abdullahi and his officers for doing

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Wife Of Boko Haram/ISWAP Leader, Zainab Usman, Arrested

January 26, 2020 1:12 pm
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), have announced the arrest of Zainab Usman, wife of a Boko Haram/ISWAP leader.

The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement on Sunday, made the announcement in an update on the war against Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists.

He disclosed that Joint Tactical Team deployed to Borno and Yobe States apprehended Zainab, a Boko Haram female recruiter, “at Modu Sulemri area of Abujan Talakawa Ward of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council”.

He

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Buhari, Osinbajo Dragged To Court, Asked To Declare Assets

January 26, 2020 9:28 am

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked an Abuja Federal High Court to order President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and all state governors to publish their assets.

SERAP gave the call in a lawsuit filed before the court, wherein it said the above mentioned should “make public details of their assets, specifically property and income, contained in their asset declaration forms submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) since assuming office.”

In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/65/2020 filed last Friday, SERAP is seeking: “an order for leave to apply for judicial review and an order …

Trailers

FRSC Orders Seizure Of Trailers Without Proper Latch

January 26, 2020 4:53 am
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the immediate impoundment of trailers without proper latch.

A latch is a metal bar with a catch and lever used for fastening a heavy item.

A press statement on Saturday by the Corps Pubic Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, disclosed that FRSC has sealed partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to ensure that vehicles secured are not allowed to leave the Ports.

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Speaking on the dangers, Oyeyemi said that apart from the threat to lives and

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