CRIME
FBI Nabs Nigerian Doctor Over Healthcare Fraud
A Nigerian medical doctor, Patrick Nwaokwu, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his involvement in multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud. 50-year-old Nwaokwu was arrested on July 9, barely 24 hours after the United States issued a warrant of arrest on July 8. According to Peoples Gazette, the medical doctor alongside his associates, Musa Bangura and Johanah Napoleon face...
Ebonyi APC Youth Leader Reportedly Dead
The Youth leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ebonyi State, Comrade Ogochukwu Elem is reportedly dead. As at the time of filing this, details of his death is still sketchy but a close source to the party told ABN TV correspondent in Ebonyi State that Comrade Ogochukwu died on Saturday. Below are screenshots of his party member's comments on...
Northern Group Petitions US Over Abba Kyari, Demands Fairness
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has petitioned the United States government, demanding fairness in the matter involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari. The group expressed worry over the trajectory around Kyari’s case, also asked the US not to discountenance Nigeria’s ability to protect Kyari’s legal rights. The CNG petition, dated August...
CAN Condemns Killing Of Fulani Travellers In Plateau
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has reacted to the gruesome killing of 23 travellers in Plateau state on Saturday, August 14th. The association condemned the attack and called on security agencies to swiftly bring the perpetrators to book. Below is a statement signed by the Chairman of the Association, Plateau state chapter, Rev Fr Polycarp Lubo; “The leadership of the...
Popular Igbo Rapper, Nigga Raw Cheats Death (PHOTOS)
Popular Rapper, Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje, Nigga Raw now known as Mr. Raw has narrowly escaped death after he was involved in a ghastly auto-accident in Abuja. The Rapper is thankful to God for being able to survive the incident which severely damaged the vehicle he was in. “It’s a blessing being alive in the land of the living. I was involved...
President Buhari Reacts To Plateau Attack, Reveals Next Line Of Action
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to an attack on travellers by gunmen leading to the death of 22 people. Below is a statement sent to ABN TV, signed by Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu; “The Presidency condemns the attack earlier Saturday on travellers from a religious event in Bauchi, passing through Jos, the Plateau State Capital, and regrets the reported deaths...
Two Cops, 3 Suspected ESN Members Killed As Gunmen Attack Imo Police Station
Imo state police command says it repelled armed bandits suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ ESN at Izombe Police Station on Friday when the group made attempt to launch an attack on the station, ABN TV reports. PPRO of the command, CSP Michael Abattam in a statement on Saturday said the bandits who on sighting the police engaged...
Fire Razes Shops, Cars At Ubakala Junction Umuahia (Photos, Video)
Several shops and cars were on Thursday evening gutted by fire following an inferno that engulfed at the popular Ubakala junction in Umuahia South LGA, Abia State, ABN TV reports. An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity told ABN TV that the fire emanated from a shop where diesel and other petroleum products were stored by a roadside vendor. He said the...
Businessman Who Insulted Adamawa Governor Bags 30 Months Jail Term
A businessman in Adamawa state has been jailed for 30 months for insulting the state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. A chief Magistrate court in Yola convicted and sentenced Ali Yakubu Numan, to two and a half years in prison for calling Governor Fintiri ‘Father of all thieves.’ He was jailed with the option of N50,000 for publishing insulting statements against the...
Ex-Councillor’s Wife, 7-Month-Old Son Kidnapped In Zamfara
Ex-councillor in Zamfara State, Mr Babangida Ibrahim’s wife and his seven-month-old son were in the early hours of Wednesday abducted from their home in Damba, Gusau, the state capital. Confirming the development, Zamfara State police command’s spokesman, Muhammad Shehu, said the ex-councillor was left with a gunshot wound and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. He said: “The command...
