Tag: Arrest
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How Ex-Sokoto gov, Bafarawa allegedly diverted N4.6bn from office of NSA – EFCC
A Second Prosecution Witness, in the trial of a former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, Kassim Yusuf, on Tuesday, recounted before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, that the former governor diverted a staggering N4.6billion he received as security fund from the office of the former National Security Adviser…
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Anambra govt arrests woman for planning to sell 2 sons for N2m
Anambra government has arrested a 38-year-old woman for attempting to sell her nine-year-old and seven-year-old sons for N1 million each. Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, told newsmen on Wednesday in Awka that the woman’s
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Heavy ‘kasala’ for ex-BPE DG, Okoh, jailed, to cough out N10m for contempt of court by Supreme Court
Supreme Court has upheld the judgement of the lower courts, which imprisoned the immediate-past Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, Alexander Okoh, for contempt of court. The apex court further slammed a fine of N10m on Okoh, who was sacked by President Bola Tinubu on January 8, 2024. The BPE and Okoh…
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Arrest of alleged Gistlover staff: Popular broadcaster asks IGP to release his brother
…demands explanation on why they were paraded Popular broadcaster and producer, Executive Director of Hallowmace Foundation, Anderson Osiebe has asked the Inspector of General Police to release his brother one of the arrested alleged staff of Gistlover. In a letter made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by Anderson Osiebe entitled: ‘PARADE OF ALLEGED…
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VIOs can arrest traffic offenders, FRSC clarifies
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have legal backing to arrest traffic offenders depending on the state within which they operate. Deputy Corps Marshal at the FRSC, Mr Bisi Kazeem
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Israel arrests over 500 suspects in West Bank
Israeli security forces have detained over 500 suspects in anti-terror operations in the West Bank since the escalation of the conflict with Hamas, the Israeli military said Thursday. A total of 524 people are being held, including at least 330 active members
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FCCPC summons Erisco Foods over alleged consumer arrest
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has summoned Erisco Foods Limited for allegedly arresting a dissatisfied consumer for her negative review of one of their products. According to reports, one Chioma Egodi Jnr. on Sept. 17, expressed her
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Ousted Gabon president, Bongo calls on public to protest against his arrest [Video]
Hours after military leaders seized power in Gabon, President Ali Bongo issued a plea to the public from where he is being held under house arrest. Bongo called on the people of Gabon to “make noise,” saying in a brief
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Abuja building collapse: Wike orders arrest of landlord, victims count losses
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has, ordered the arrest of the owner of the two-storey building that collapsed on Wednesday night at Lagos Street, Garki Village, Abuja. The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FCT FEMA) said in a statement tha
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Seun Kuti’s Lawyers Condemn Police Parade and Handcuffing
Lawyers representing Seun Kuti, the renowned musician and activist, have expressed their disapproval of the police’s decision to parade and handcuff their client. The condemnation comes in response to an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 13, 2023, when Seun had an encounter with a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge. Earlier today, Seun reported…