37 h. ago Reps probe alleged abuse of tax incentives by public institutions, others

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged abuse of tax incentives, tax breaks and waivers by public institutions saddled with the responsibility of granting them and the benefiting companies. Consequently, the House mandated its Committees on Industry, Finance and Commerce to undertake the probe and  report back within four  […] The post Reps probe alleged abuse of tax incentives by public institutions, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault, Vandalism Of Gas Station In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday said a suspect, simply known as ‘Biggy’ has been taken into custody over his alleged involvement in assaulting a gas station attendant and destruction of dispense machines at Ewato community in Esan South East local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Moses Yamu who […]

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5 d. ago IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe

By Christopher Oji The intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 , Adegoke Fayoade, has thwarted an alleged  attempt by the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State, Oluwashina Ogungbade, to discontinue investigations into murder allegations against Elijah  and four other persons. The Ogun State […] The post IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Borno Police Arrest Couple For Brutalizing Minor Over Mangoes Plucking

Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple over alleged assault of young girl identified as Hauwa Goni, who plucked mangoes from their compound in  Pompomari area of the state. It was gathered that Mr. Muhammad Shetima and Mrs. Aisha Abubabakar were apprehended following a viral video showing the physical abuse of the 11 year […] The post Borno Police Arrest Couple For Brutalizing Minor Over Mangoes Plucking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate sets up committee to probe Cameroon’s alleged incursion into maritime territories in Akwa Ibom

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands, and villages of the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom by neighbouring Cameroon. It also resolved that its leadership would engage President Bola Tinubu on the matter and urged […] The post Senate sets up committee to probe Cameroon’s alleged incursion into maritime territories in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate to probe Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove

The Senate has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the alleged annexation of Nigeria’s mangrove islands and maritime territories by read more Senate to probe Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove

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1 week ago CP Orders Probe Of Alleged Police Assault, Extortion Of AkwaPoly Students

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police (CP), CP Baba Azare has vowed to wield the big stick against any corrupt personnel found culpable in extortion and other unwholesome practices in the course of their official and unofficial responsibilities. CP Azare gave the warning against the backdrop of allegations by three female students of Akwa Ibom […]

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1 week ago A’Ibom CP orders probe into alleged police brutality, extortion at polytechnic

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of police brutality and extortion levelled by students of the State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osura, in Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, on Tuesday, said the directive followed a meeting between the Read More

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1 week ago OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has categorically denied any involvement in corruption allegations currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The probe centres on the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Andrew Torhile Uchi, who […] The post OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos: Police arrest principal, teacher for alleged assault on 15

Tribune Online Lagos: Police arrest principal, teacher for alleged assault on 15-year-old student He said, "The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Kayode Abolarin and Atueyin Martins, principal and teacher, respectively, of Okota Junior Grammar School for assaulting a fifteen-year-old student of the school. Lagos: Police arrest principal, teacher for alleged assault on 15-year-old student Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification A new twist was introduced on Thursday in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly Asks DSS To Probe Chief Judge Over Alleged Age Falsification

The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. The House reached the resolution on Thursday at its plenary following the presentation of some documents to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, by the […]

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2 w. ago Panel begins probe into alleged corruption in correctional service

An independent panel set up to investigate allegations of corruption and other misconduct against top officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service has officially started its work. The panel’s secretary, Uju Agomoh, who led the session on Tuesday in Abuja, stated that many of the cases under review involve senior officers overseeing custodial centres across the Read More

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2 w. ago Alleged $20m fraud: Adeleke insists on probe as APC defends Oyetola

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed allegations of a $20m fraud levelled against former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola by his successor, Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke, in a petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  last week, accused Oyetola of money laundering and violations of the Public Procurement Act. But Read More

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3 w. ago Reps To Probe Ebonyi Gov, Police Over Alleged Abduction, Torture Of Ohanaeze Youth President

The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Public Petitions to look into the allegations of abduction and unlawful imprisonment of Ohanaeze Youth Council President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. The lawmakers gave the directive when they received a petition on the matter from the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), an Igbo Youths sociocultural organization, presented […]

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3 w. ago Women leaders call for probe into Akpabio’s alleged misconduct

A group of prominent Nigerian women leaders has called for an immediate investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Senate President read more Women leaders call for probe into Akpabio’s alleged misconduct

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3 w. ago Why Senate can’t probe Akpabio over Natasha Akpoti’s allegation – Senate President’s aide

Eseme Eyiboh, media adviser to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has asserted that the Senate lacks the basis to investigate the read more Why Senate can’t probe Akpabio over Natasha Akpoti’s allegation – Senate President’s aide

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3 w. ago Harassment saga: NCSCN calls for probe into Natasha’s allegations

Tribune Online Harassment saga: NCSCN calls for probe into Natasha’s allegations Akinlosotu lamented the growing trend of sexual misconduct allegations against high-ranking officials, recalling that this was not the first time Akpabio had faced such accusations. Harassment saga: NCSCN calls for probe into Natasha’s allegations Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: 10th Senate’s public image now less than inspiring — ACF

Tribune Online Akpabio vs Natasha: 10th Senate’s public image now less than inspiring — ACF …calls for independent probe into sexual harassment allegations The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for an independent investigation over an altercation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central.  This was contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity, Professor Tukur Muhammad Baba, and made available to newsmen in […] Akpabio vs Natasha: 10th Senate’s public image now less than inspiring — ACF Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sexual harassment allegation: Akpabio should step aside – Ex

By John Ogunsemore A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has asked Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to step down to enable an impartial probe into the sexual harassment allegation against him. Ologbondiyan stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday. Akpabio has been in the eye of the storm […] The post Sexual harassment allegation: Akpabio should step aside – Ex-PDP spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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