Tag: Investigations
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Opioid: NAFDAC, NDLEA respond to BBC’s investigation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reacted to the BBC’s investigation on the smuggling of opioids to West Africa. They spoke in reaction to a BBC investigation uncovering an Indian
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IGP orders swift conclusion of investigations into electoral offences
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered swift conclusion of all investigations related to violations of the Electoral Act during the Feb. 25 elections. Baba gave the order to Commissioners of Police in charge of commands nationwide.
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Tordue Salem: Opposition lawmakers mourn slain Vanguard reporter, demand further investigations
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has mourned the death of the Vanguard Newspaper correspondent attached to the House of Representatives, Tordue Salem. The lawmakers in a statement signed on Saturday by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, described the news of Salem’s death as shocking and devastating, demanding a further investigation by the…
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Buhari reacts to investigations in NDDC, EFCC, says appointees abused trust
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja reacted for the first time on the allegations of corruption leveled against the leaderships of some Federal Government Agencies and Commissions. These commissions include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president, who spoke after observing his Eid prayers at…
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JUST IN: NAF bows to pressure, commences investigation into Tolulope Arotile’s death
…Two suspects held in hostage …Late pilot to get ‘full military honours’ at burial next week The Nigerian Air Force on Friday stated that its Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, who died on July 14 2020, will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore…
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Reps launch investigation into $16bn previous administrations invested in power sector
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to Investigate a whooping $16 Billion spent on the power sector under power sector reforms by all previous federal administrations. This followed the adoption of a motion by Hon. Sada Soli on the matter on the floor of the House at plenary. Soli while debating the motion noted…
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Police maintain siege on Melaye’s residence, ask him to surrender for investigations
The Nigeria Police Force has asked the lawmaker representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye, to surrender himself for arrest and investigation for attempted culpable homicide. It stated that the police operatives deployed in his house with an arrest warrant will not leave his Abuja residence until they apprehended him. The Force…
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UK replies Magu over allegations of ‘shielding’ Alison-Madueke from investigations
The United Kingdom Crime Agency has responded to the statement made by the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, regarding the investigation of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The response was sequel to an email sent to the NCA Press Office in London by The Punch. In…
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Governance Issues Around NEM Insurance 48th AGM: Investigation and Outcomes
The latest decision by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) on the issues relating to NEM Insurance Plc’s (NEM) 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, 20 June 2018, at the Premier Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State (Re: SEC Invalidates NEM Insurance Plc’s 48th AGM and Resolutions; Orders Firm to Reconvene Proper AGM) came on…
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We are monitoring investigations of defunct Skye Bank directors – NDIC
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), says it is monitoring investigations of directors and management of the failed Skye Bank Plc being carried out by law enforcement agencies. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, said this in a statement issued by Mohammed Ibrahim, NDIC’s Head of Media and Corporate Services…