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Alleged N3bn Scam: EFCC Seizes Ex-NDDC Director’s N3bn Port Harcourt GRA Mansion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has seized a mansion allegedly belonging to a former Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Niger Delta Development Commission, Henry Ogiri.
Seven Banks ‘Hide N249.6bn For Unknown Govt Officials’
By The Nation A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday ordered seven banks to remit to the Federal Government $793,200,000 (about N249,659,700,000.00) allegedly hidden with them in breach of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy.
Police Arrest Fugitive Abuja Taxi Driver Who Killed Nigeria’s Ex-Ambassador To South Africa
A fugitive taxi driver, Sikiru Lamidi, who allegedly murdered Nigeria’s former ambassador to South Africa, Ngam Nwachukwu, on November 24, 2016 has been arrested by detectives from Apo Divisional Police Station, Abuja after he was tracked down.
UPDATED! OJ Simpson Gets Parole
Disgraced ex-football star and celebrity, OJ Simpson has been granted parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners on Thursday and could be released from prison as early as October after serving nine years of his 33 years sentence for… Read More ›
Indefinite Medical Leave: Group Moves To End Buhari Presidency
The incorporated trustees of a civil society group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation International have asked an Abuja Federal High Court to compel the Federal Executive Council to declare ailing President Muhammadu Buhari unfit to continue to hold office.
Dozens Of Boko Haram Suspects Tortured, Killed In Cameroon Custody – Amnesty
Dozens of Boko Haram suspects have died in Cameroon custody, rights group Amnesty International said Thursday, with security forces brutally torturing them in the fight against the jihadist group.
US Senate Icon McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
US Senator John McCain, a former prisoner of war and the maverick 2008 Republican presidential nominee, has been diagnosed with brain cancer, his office announced Wednesday.
Trump Opens Up, Says He Regrets Hiring Jeff Sessions As Attorney General
Donald Trump said he regretted his choice for attorney general Wednesday as he sought to protect himself from the growing firestorm over Russia’s alleged election meddling which is engulfing his presidency.
More Trouble For Diezani As Court Orders Seizure Of Her $37.5m Banana Island House, Funds
It is more trouble for the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke as the Federal High Court Lagos on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of her property at Banana Island, Lagos bought for $37.5m in 2013.
Mob Sets Banks Ablaze After Policeman Shoots Trailer Drivers Dead In Apapa
A mob has reportedly set two banks in Apapa, Lagos ablaze after a trigger-happy policeman attached to Diamond Bank on Burma Road allegedly shot dead some trailer drivers, who had parked in front of the bank.
37 Feared Killed In Fresh Kaduna Violence
At least 37 persons have been reported killed in a fresh clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State, roughly 60 kilometres away from the state capital.
