CRIME
Air Force Chief, Uko Ebong Forfeits N510m To FG Over Alleged Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order of interim forfeiture of N510million contained in an account belonging to a company – Elioenai International College, allegedly owned by former Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Uko Etim Ebong. Justice Ahmed Mohammed granted. the order in a ruling on Monday on an ex-parte application...
Lagos Govt Shut Down Hotels, Night Clubs In Badagry
The Lagos State Government has shut down two facilities in Badagry West LCDA of the state for contravening new guidelines issued by the government to operators of hotels, night clubs, and other entertainment outfits in the state. The facilities include Maggi Hotel, and Tambari Theatre Art (Night Clubs). This was disclosed by the state government in a tweet via its...
How EFCC Arrested Me Over N1,600 – Shawarma Dealer
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Star Shawarma, a pastry outfit in Makurdi, Benue State, Ms Mnena Ato, has narrated how she was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC over a N1,600 transaction. Ato said she was arrested alongside her accountant and sales boy, adding that after they were released, the anti-graft agency asked them to...
We Were Recruited In Mosques, Trained In Libya – Terrorists Arrested In North
Nine members of the high profile terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena fii Bilaa dis Sudan, responsible for the kidnap of expatriates and influential personalities in northern Nigeria, have revealed how they were recruited from mosques and trained in Libya. The suspects arrested by the Inspector–General of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), led by DCP Abba Kyari, were reportedly fished out...
Delta Youths Cane Pastor Over Alleged Adultery With Church Member
Youths in Delta state have flogged a clergyman identified as Lucky for allegedly engaging in adultery with a married church member The incident which took in Okuno village in Idjerhe kingdom Ethiope West LGA of the state is said to be one of the several similar acts the pastor has engaged in in the community. The public flogging is said to...
BREAKING: Coronavirus Kills Policeman In Ogun
The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday confirmed the death of a policeman who tested positive for coronavirus. A statement issued on Sunday by the Head, Public Relations and Information of the hospital, Segun Orisajo, confirmed this to newsmen, adding that all staff, who came in contact with the deceased, are currently on...
Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims In Abia Community
Abia Police Command in Abia says it has rescued two persons kidnapped in Amauzo Okpolu Umuobo Community in Osisioma Local Government Area of the State. The Abia Commissioner of Police, Janet Agbede, who confirmed the rescue on Saturday, said that the Police was still on the trail of the hoodlums. ABN TV reports that the hoodlums had on Wednesday 7th May 2020...
BREAKING: Young Man Hangs Self To Death In Classroom In Nasarawa
James Samuel, a 30-year-old young man has hanged himself to death in a classroom of Government Secondary School Gurku, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa. ABN TV reports that the deceased, a Tiv, and an indigene of Benue State committed suicide on Friday night. The remains of the deceased was discovered by one of the residents in the area, who is...
Gunmen Abduct Popular News Blogger In Bayelsa
Mienpamo Saint, a popular news blogger, and owner of Naijalivetv.com, has been abducted at his home in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State by hooded gunmen. ABN TV gathered that the incident occurred at about 1:00 am on Saturday. The gunmen reportedly whisked the victim to an unknown destination after seizing his phones and those of his relatives. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) spokesperson...
Orji Kalu Will Face Immediate Retrial, Says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Orji Kalu, former Abia state governor, will face immediate retrial for money laundering. The supreme court voided Kalu’s conviction on Friday. He had been sentenced to 12 years in jail by a federal high court before the apex court nullified his conviction. Although the supreme court did not acquit him of the charges...
