2 h. ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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3 h. ago Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court

Tribune Online Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court The trial of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, commenced on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the first prosecution witness, Segun Joseph Adeleke, telling the court that Yahaya Bello's name did not appear on any of the two properties being examined on Monday. Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court Tribune Online

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4 h. ago ‘Do I look like Yahaya Bello?’ – Sowore challenges security agents in court

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has confronted officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for preventing him from entering the premises of the Federal High Court. Sowore told the officers that he was not former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who has an ongoing Read More

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5 h. ago EFCC operatives guard Abuja court as Yahaya Bello’s trial resumes

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have manned the Federal High Court in Abuja, as the trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello on alleged fraud charges resumed on Monday. The operatives were wielding various brands of guns and blocked one of the major roads leading to the court complex with one Read More

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62 h. ago How we tackled cultism in Kogi Poly –Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja was, before now, a hotbed and breeding ground for cultists, rapists and all other criminals, who had unleashed violence, including killings, on the polytechnic community. Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo was appointed rector of the over 32-year-old polytechnic in 2021 by former governor Yahaya Bello to salvage the […] The post How we tackled cultism in Kogi Poly –Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Osun: Defence Minister Orders Security Agents To Be Proactive, Maintain Law, Order

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has tasked security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in Osun State. The Minister expressed concern over the recent incidents in the local government areas of Osun State, which led to deaths of citizens. In a statement by the Director of […]

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3 d. ago Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act

Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, condemned the violence and highlighted Adeleke’s earlier warnings of potential unrest. Governor Bala […] The post Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody

At least two suspects linked to the killing of a lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security agents has commenced efforts to re-arrest the suspects. He added […] The post Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Army invests in commanders to enhance operational effectiveness – 8 Division

Tribune Online Army invests in commanders to enhance operational effectiveness – 8 Division The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in commanders and security agents to enhance operational effectiveness. Speaking at the 8 Division Operations Planning Cadre in Sokoto, Major General Ibikunle Ajose emphasised the importance of leadership in military operations. He highlighted that improving leadership skills, particularly among junior commanders, aligns with the Chief of […] Army invests in commanders to enhance operational effectiveness – 8 Division Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Security Agents Apprehend 18 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 38 Locally

Operatives of Edo State Security Corps have arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in the state. It was gathered that the Corps’ commandant, Mr. Friday Ibadin, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Ibadin said that the suspects were apprehended on Friday, along Benin-Auchi road, and 38 locally-made guns, pellets, and several charms were […] The post Security Agents Apprehend 18 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 38 Locally-Made Guns In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend

A young man, suspected to be killer of  final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Lawal Yetunde, has been arrested by security agents. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the deceased was said to have been gruesomely murdered by her boyfriend, whom she met on Facebook. It was gathered that Yetunde was last seen […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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