Court remands lawmaker for felony, conspiracy and inciting violence

23 Feb 2023

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded the lawmaker representing Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Ephraim Nwuzi, to the Nigerian Correctional Centre in the Rivers State. This followed a remand proceeding preferred against him by the Rivers State Police Command. The police had accused the federal lawmaker, who […]

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The forfeited properties were just EFCC being desperate- Kogi government

23 Feb 2023

The Kogi State Government has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for reportedly confiscating 14 of its properties in Lagos State, Abuja and the United Arab Emirates, following an order from the court. The government described the forfeiture as a “desperate concoction of confused unintelligent officials” and the EFCC as “Nigeria’s corruption headquarters headed […]

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Gunmen attack radio station and tv station with bombs

23 Feb 2023

Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a popular Radio Station, Wish FM 99.5 and the Atlantic Television Network in Ozuoba, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, with explosive devices suspected to be dynamite as well as sporadic gunshots. The incident, which occurred around 8:40pm, led to the destruction of some equipment and property […]

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Court forfeits 14 properties linked to Kogi state government

23 Feb 2023

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State on Wednesday ordered the forfeiture of 14 properties in Lagos, Abuja and the United Arab Emirates linked to the Kogi State government. Justice Nicholas Oweibo granted the interim order following an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. EFCC counsel, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, […]

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So-Safe Corps apprehends elderly father and son for stealing in Ogun State

22 Feb 2023

The Ogun State So-Safe Corps apprehended a father and his son for allegedly stealing from the farm of one late Alhaji Moruf Kaka in Ihunbo, Ipokia Local Government Area of the State. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, the So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, said the 75-year-old father, Weniwon Abioro, and […]

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Unknown gunmen burn a woman alive in Imo and destroy the commissioner’s home

22 Feb 2023

On Tuesday, unknown gunmen burned to death an elderly woman in Amagu Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State. When the gunmen razed several homes, including that of Emeka Okoronkwo, the Imo State commissioner for youths and sports, the woman was burned. Nnamdi Obiaraeri’s country home was also burned down. He was the former Dean […]

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Court sentences fraudster who impersonated Nollywood actor Ninalowo to prison

21 Feb 2023

Onukwugha Favour, Lawrence David, and Omoghan Destiny Igbinosa were convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Warri. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, charged them with impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.  Igbinosa, who was arraigned in Benin City, Edo State, for impersonating Nollywood actor […]

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18 Nigerian nurse charged to court in the US for obtaining educational credentials through fraudulent means

21 Feb 2023

No fewer than 18 nurses from Nigeria residents in Texas, the United States have been charged to court for obtaining educational credentials through fraudulent means. The Texas Board of Nursing has filed formal charges against 23 nurses practicing in the US over certificates forgery. In a statement on its website, the Board published names of […]

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One dead as Gunmen invade campaign venue of APC in Ebonyi

21 Feb 2023

Gunmen killed one person at the campaign venue of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Isielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State According to report, the incident occurred on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Ezzagu Ward 1, when the Ebonyi Central senatorial candidate of the party, Kenneth Eze, visited for campaign. An indigene of the […]

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