Tag: Idris
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[BREAKING] Alleged 109.5bn fraud: Court grants suspended AGF, Idris bail
An FCT High Court on Thursday granted the suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed and his co defendants bail on terms and conditions given by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Adeyemi Ajayi in her ruling ordered that the defendants shall not leave the Federal Capital Territory without permission of the…
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N80bn fraud: FG appoints Anamekwe to oversee office of Accountant General of the Federation
Pending the outcome of ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) for financial impropriety, the federal government has approved the appointment of Mr Anamekwe Chukwunyere Nwabuoku to oversee the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF).
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Constitution Review: Don’t work for regional interest of Nigeria – Omo-Agege, Idris urge lawmakers
After the collation of proposed bills from 12 centres across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria in line with the ongoing constitution review, lawmakers have been advised to work in the interest of the country rather than sectional interest. This came to fore from a separate address by the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege and…
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Tayo Sobola calls out Saidi Balogun over introducing her to alleged scammer
Stylish Yoruba actress, Tayo Sobola aka Sotayo Gaga recently called out her senior colleague, Saidi Balogun, over introducing her to an alleged scammer, known as Idris. The actress noted that she was approached by Saidi Balogun and Mustapha Sholagbade to become a brand ambassador for Idris’ company that renders the service of helping Muslims to…
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Court dismisses Okorocha’s N2bn suit against EFCC, ex-IG Idris
The Federal High Court sitting in Jos, on Thursday threw out a N1.25bn damages suit filed by Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, against the (now ex-) Inspector-General of Police, Kpotun Idris, and the EFCC. Okorocha filed the suit against the IGP and EFCC in November 2018 for allegedly invading and ransacking his house in Jos.…
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2019: Acting IG promises fairness to all political parties, reverses Idris’ last minute postings
The newly appointed acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday promised fairness to all political parties particularly those fielding candidates for elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. Adamu stated that there were rules of engagement for the Nigeria Police, adding they would be strictly applied in dealing with security matters. He stressed that…
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IGP Idris manipulated his retirement age – Sen. Misau
The Senator representing Bauchi Central, Isa Hamma Misau, yesterday accused Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, of manipulating his retirement age. Misau, who appeared before the Senate committee investigating the allegations against the IGP, told the panelists that the police boss employed four civilians in his office with the salary of the rank of…
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IGP Idris gives new order to SARS
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to wear police uniforms with full identification, pending the launch of new FSARS uniform. The force Spokesman, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja on Friday said that Idris gave the order…
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Murder suspects allegedly fingers Saraki, Gov. Abdulfattah as sponsors
Barely few days after Senate President, Bukola Saraki raised allegation that the Nigeria Police Force is planning to blackmail him, murder suspects arrested by the Kwara State Police Command in Ilorin and transported to Abuja, have reportedly named Saraki and Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed as their sponsors. This was contained in the confessional statement made by…
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Invitation: Idris is the first IG to disobey Senate orders – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, refusal to appear before the Senate over the arrest and detention of Sen. Dino Melaye and the killings across some parts of the country. For the second time, the IG on Wednesday failed to appear before the Senate plenary despite a formal…