The son of a former President of Zambia, Frederick Chiluba, has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment with hard labour by a Magistrates’ court in Zambia for stealing a mobile phone. Frederick Chiluba Jr was convicted of stealing a Samsung…
Day: May 17, 2018
8TH SENATE AND HARVEST OF CORRUPTION CASES
Twenty one senators, which represent about 21 per cent of the 109 lawmakers at the Upper legislative chamber, are currently facing criminal charges in the courts or are under intense investigation or interrogation by the security operatives or anti-graft agencies.…
BUHARI SENDS RAMADAN GREETINGS
President Muhammadu Buhari last night sent his greetings to Muslims as the 30-day Ramadan fast begins today. Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III last night declared today as the first day of Ramadan, 1439 AH. Making the announcement in…
2019 GENERAL ELECTION MAY NOT HOLD – EX-GOVERNOR
Former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being “too disorganized and reckless” to organize the 2019 general election. Hence, he said, the much-anticipated election may not see the light of day.…
EDO APC MEMBERS DEMAND REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONER
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday recommended the removal of Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism Development, Mr Osazee Osemwegie-Ero. The aggrieved youths accused him of meddling with the list of Ukpato Ward 6 party…
WE’LL GET TO THE ROOT OF KWARA KILLINGS – IDRIS ANSWERS SARAKI
The Nigeria Police has vowed to undertake a comprehensive investigation of recent killings in Kwara State, not minding whose ox is gored. The Police made the declaration in response to an alarm raised by President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola…
Some EFCC cash recoveries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered about N500 billion, according to the Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu. Speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of the anti-graft agency’s N24-billion new headquarters, Magu said the commission secured 486 convictions from…
Court grants Dino Melaye N10m bail
A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N10m to Senator Dino Melaye, who was arraigned on gun-running charges. Justice Nasir Ajana, in a ruling, said he was inclined to granting Melaye bail…
On Kogi government, and Igala traditional rulers
The Kogi State government recently lifted the ban on some cultural practices in Igala land, leading to various feelings and reactions. While some people commended the government for taking a bold step in rooting the traditional institution in the political…
EFCC: SENATOR DETAINED FOR RECEIVING N303M VEHICLES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom North-East senatorial district, Senator Bassey Akpan, for allegedly receiving vehicles worth N303m from oil magnate, Babajide Omokore, who is under trial for alleged fraud. According to an…