11 inmates freed from Suleja correctional center
At least 11 inmates were pardoned at Suleja correctional center by Niger State chief judge, Justice Halima Abdulmalik to decongest correctional facilities in the state. The NAN reports that the chief judge announced the decision l during her annual routine visit to the custodial facility on Wednesday in Suleja. READ MORE:10 things you need to […]
Video shows airstrike ‘killed scores of terrorists’ in Borno
Dozens of terrorists were reportedly killed by the air component of operation Hadin Kai following an airstrike on their withdrawal routes after a failed attack on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. According to Zagalola Makama, a counter security publication focused on LakeChad said security sources told him that the terrorists had, at […]
ICPC closes case in alleged N1m job racketeering trial
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has closed its case against Umar Abubakar in an alleged job racketeering trial before the Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola. Abubakar is standing trial in suit number HC/ADSY/127C/2022 between the Federal Government and Umar Abubakar before the Chief Judge of Adamawa […]
Kano commissioner of water resources resigns
Umar Haruna Doguwa, the commissioner of water resources under the administration of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State amid political crisis which saw the governor defected to All Progressive Congress (APC). In a statement released on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor accepted the resignation of Doguwa as commissioner. […]
EFCC arraigns bankers over alleged $306,667.81, €50,250 fraud
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, on Tuesday arraigned two bank officials, Bakare Oladimeji Surajudeen and James Olukayode Imokwede, before Ismaila Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged fraud involving $306,667.81 and €50,250. The defendants, said to be top officials of […]
Adeyanju claims Dangote’s evil monopoly destroying Nigeria
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised businessman Aliko Dangote over the recent increase in the pump price of fuel, accusing him of “evil monopoly” and exploiting Nigerians. In a statement on Tuesday, Adeyanju alleged that the Dangote Refinery had increased the pump price of petrol by over 100 per cent, attributing the […]
Yahaya Bello’s trial postponed till March 8
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned to rule on the admissibility of a Deed of Assignment and an Irrevocable Power of Attorney tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. The documents relate to the […]
EFCC, aviation security strengthen partnership against illicit financial flows
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) have pledged to deepen collaboration in intelligence sharing and operational coordination to curb illicit financial flows and protect the integrity of the electoral process. The commitment was made during […]
Two ISWAP leaders neutralised in Sambisa airstrikes
Two prominent members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) qaids were reportedly killed in a recent airstrike precision at Yuwe inside Sambisa general area of Borno State. According to sources whom Zagalola Makama, a counter security expert publication spoke to that the two senior terrorist leaders killed in the strikes are Ali G3, identified […]
Atiku’s son resigns as Adamawa commissioner of works
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, one of sons of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate under People Democratic Party, has tendered his resignation letter as commissioner for works and energy development in Adamawa State under governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. According to letter seen by New Daily Prime and posted on X on Monday (formerly Twitter) by […]