FG Deploys Soldiers, DSS In INEC Offices Nationwide

 

In a move  to protect the Independent National Electoral Commission assets ahead of the 2023 election, the Federal Government has deployed the Department of State Services’ personnel, soldiers, civil defence corps operatives as well as Federal Fire Service personnel in INEC offices nationwide.

EFCC Arrests 12 Bankers For Allegedly Stealing Funds From Dormant Accounts

 

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, October 14, 2022 arrested twelve (12) bankers for suspected insider fraud.

Gunmen Kill Five Soldiers In Anambra, Soludo Vows Retribution

 

Gunmen have killed at least five soldiers in Umunze, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Evans Sentenced To 21-Year Imprisonment For Kidnapping

 

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday sentenced kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-defendant, Victor Aduba, to 21 years imprisonment for kidnapping one Sylvanus Hafia.

Lagos Flood Killed Three Siblings, Four Adults – NEMA

Three siblings and four adults have died from a two-day continuous rainfall in Lagos State.

Diesel: Sanwo-Olu Approves Increase In BRT Fare

 

Following the exponential increase in the pump price of diesel from N187 to N830/litre, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a flat rate increase of N100 in bus fares for all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard routes with effect from July 13, 2022. 

EFCC Arrests 140 ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Ikorodu

 

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 140 suspected internet fraudsters, also known as yahoo boys, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Gunmen Behead Anambra Lawmaker, Soludo Places N10m Bounty On Killers

 

Gunmen have beheaded Okechukwu Okoye, the lawmaker representing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

Professor arraigned for ‘offering $40,000 bribe’ to compromise ICPC probe

 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one John Kester Ifeanyichukwu, a professor, for alleged bribery. 

According to a statement by Azuka Ogugwa, ICPC spokesperson, Ifeanyichukwu was arraigned before A.O. Otaluka, a judge of the federal capital territory (FCT) high court, on a one-count charge.

The anti-graft agency is accusing the professor of allegedly “issuing a cheque valued at $40,000 to a staff of the commission”.

“The cheque was part of the $50,000 and a house in Abuja, promised to the officer to compromise the investigation by retrieving the accused person’s devices, MacBook S/N CIML8BUGDTY3, MacBook S/N W80204J7ATN and iPhone pro11 which were in the custody of ICPC for investigative activities,” the statement reads.

“John Kester Ifeanyichukwu had earlier been reported to the commission by the presidency for alleged acts bordering on corruption, extortion and money laundering.

“ICPC, in a Charge No: CR/025/2022, informed the court of how the defendant induced one of its operatives to smuggle out a particular iPhone and a laptop and to replace them with a dummy that was to be provided by his personal assistant.”

The commission said the action of the accused contravenes section 18 (b) and is punishable under section 18 (d) of the ICPC Act, 2000.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge and sought bail.

Ruling on the application, the judge admitted Ifeanyichukwu to bail in the sum of N10 million and two sureties in like sum.

The sureties must be residents within the jurisdiction of the court and one of them must have a landed property in Abuja.

The judge ordered that the international passport of the accused and other valid travel documents must be submitted to the court before the next adjourned date.

The matter was adjourned to June 21, 2022, for further hearing.

Female Student Killed, Burnt In Sokoto Over Alleged Blasphemy

 A female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education has been killed and burnt in Sokoto by irate youths.

Eid-el-Fitr: Lagos Makes A U-turn, Cancels Wednesday Holiday

 

The Lagos State Government said it only approved May 2nd and 3rd as public holidays to celebrate the 2022 International Workers’ Day and the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Over 100 Killed In Fresh Attacks On Plateau Communities

              

Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 142 persons in fresh attacks on some communities in Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State, North-central Nigeria. 

Gunmen Bomb Imo Police Station, Kill Two Cops

 

Two policemen were killed when armed men in the early hours of Saturday set ablaze the Umuguma Divisional Police Headquarters in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.

Lagos Seals Event Centre Where Petrol Was Shared As Souvenir

The Lagos State Government on Saturday said it had sealed an event centre where kegs of petrol were reportedly handed out as souvenirs.

Pure Water Producers In Nigeria Announce Price Increase

The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has announced an increase in the price of a bag of sachet water from N150 to N200 with immediate effect. 

Abuja Beggar Caught With N500,000, $100, Suspect Detained

 

A beggar, Hadiza Ibrahim, has been arrested in Abuja with cash sums of N500,000 and $100.

Roadworthiness: Lagos Government Reviews Certificate Process, Introduces Booking System

 

The Lagos State Government has reviewed the certificate process of roadworthiness, thereby introducing the booking system.

45-Year-Old School Owner Arrested For Operating As Lawyer, Suspect Blames COVID-19

  

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested one Chukwuka Jude for parading himself as a lawyer and operating a law chamber.