Court Sentences Ex-Minister Sarah Ochekpe, Two Others For Money Laundering
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos has sentenced Former Minister of Water Resources Sarah Ochekpe and two others to three years imprisonment each for money laundry with an option of a N1million fine on each count. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Haruna Kurya after finding the trio Sarah Ochekpe, Raymond Dabo, […]
Alleged drug trafficking: Court permits NDLEA to detain Abba Kyari, 6 others for 14 days
A Federal High Court, in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted the request by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) permission to further detain suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari for 14 days on allegations bordering on drug trafficking. The NDLEA, in an ex-parte application, moved before Justice Zainab Abubakar, also prayed for an […]
Kwankwanso, Hunkuyi, Dalung, Buba Galadima, Others Form Third Force
Former Governor of Kano State, Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso, Sen Suleiman Hunkuyi of Kaduna State, former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, Buba Galadima and other prominent Nigerians have formed a Third Force to rescue power from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Under the auspices of “The National Movement (TNM),” the group said they are conscious […]
Alleged N2.9bn fraud: Okorocha evading charge, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, alleged that the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, evaded fraud service of the 17 counts it preferred against him and five others. The anti-graft agency told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that several efforts it made to effect service of the charge on […]
FRSC cautions Nigerians against covering vehicle number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command has warned Nigerians, especially politicians against covering and use of special number plates on their vehicles without authorisation. The Sector Commander in the state, Mr Matthew Olonisaye, gave the warning in an interview with the Newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday. He said that it was illegal […]
CVR Update: INEC records 6m fresh voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 6,082,639 Nigerians have done fresh registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) as at 7 a.m., Monday. Feb. 21. The commission, in an update on the CVR Quarter 3, Week 7 released on Monday in Abuja, also disclosed that 3,329,204 Nigerians completed their registration at the […]
Buhari to sign Electoral Bill in matter of hours, says Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), might sign the Electoral Bill in a matter of hours. He made this known on Tuesday during an interview with newsmen. “He (Buhari) will sign it (the bill) any moment from now,” he said. “It could […]
CAF picks Nigerien, Burkinabe referees for Côte d’Ivoire/Nigeria battle in Abidjan
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Nigerien official Zouwaira Souley as the centre referee for Wednesday’s match between Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria in Abidjan. According to report the match is the second leg tie of a 2022 Women Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) final qualifying round fixture. Souley will work with compatriot Hawa Moussa […]
Abba Kyari sues FG, seeks freedom from detention, Court shuns plea for bail
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has dragged the Federal Government to court to seek release from the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Kyari, in his suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/182/22, is praying the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the NDLEA to grant him bail on health grounds, pending the hearing […]
Ritual killings: FG will ensure responsible use of social media -Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Monday, said the Federal Government will ensure the responsible use of social media to curb social menace including the rising rate of ritual killings. The minister stated this during a media visit to Daily Trust office in Abuja. He said, “Our visit today is coming at a time of […]