Eedris Abdulkareem Questions Abba Kyari’s Arrest

EntertainmentLaw & JusticeEedris Abdulkareem Questions Abba Kyari’s Arrest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 15, 2022

LAGOS — Veteran Nigerian artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem has questioned the authenticity of the arrest of the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari over alleged drug dealing with an international cartel. This is coming hours after the Nigeria Police Force arrested the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police and handed him over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation after the agency declared him wanted for drug pushing and...

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PSC Postpones Decision on Abba Kyari, Insists On New Panel to Conduct New Investigations

CorruptionLaw & JusticePolicePSC Postpones Decision on Abba Kyari, Insists On New Panel to Conduct New Investigations

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 12, 2022

ABUJA — The Police Service Commission has changed its decision in the case involving the suspension of former Commander of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his alleged connection with the suspected fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi. The PSC is also insisting that a new panel be set up to conduct a fresh investigation into the matter. A statement issued by the...

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Supreme Court Declares Executive Order 10 Unconstitutional, Dismisses Governors’ N66bn Suit

EconomyLaw & JusticeNewsSupreme Court Declares Executive Order 10 Unconstitutional, Dismisses Governors’ N66bn Suit

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 12, 2022

ABUJA — The Supreme Court has declared Executive Order 10 (EO10) on the funding of the State Judiciary and Legislature as unlawful and unconstitutional. In a split decision on Friday, a majority of the court’s seven-member panel agreed that the President exceeded his constitutional powers in issuing the EO10. Six of the seven members of the panel proceeded to void and set aside the EO10 issued by President Muhammadu Buhari. The apex court also dismissed...

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“The Eagles Will Get You Anytime, Anywhere!” EFCC To ‘Yahoo Boys’

Crime & SecurityLaw & Justice“The Eagles Will Get You Anytime, Anywhere!” EFCC To ‘Yahoo Boys’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 10, 2022

Given the recent surge in reported cases of ritual killings in the country, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to intensify the fight against internet fraudsters and those going spiritual in the act of fraud. In a Facebook post, the anti-graft agency said it isn’t ignorant that ‘Yahoo boys’ now go spiritual, offering sacrifices and performing rituals in order to succeed in their criminality. EFCC went further to issue a stern warning...

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Trial Of Former JAMB Registrar Over N5b Fraud Continues

CorruptionLaw & JusticeTrial Of Former JAMB Registrar Over N5b Fraud Continues

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 9, 2022

ABUJA — The resolution for plea bargain between the former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Lawrence Adedibu Ojerinde, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) on alleged N5B fraud out of court has collapsed. The two parties were unable to agree on acceptable terms of settlement as promised at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The embattled Professor agreed to surrender all assets acquired...

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HEDA Condemns Invasion Media House By NIA

Law & JusticePress * MediaHEDA Condemns Invasion Media House By NIA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 9, 2022

ABUJA — The invasion of the premises of the People’s Gazette (an online Medium) in Abuja by some operatives of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has been condemned by the Human Environmental and Development Agenda (HEDA). Recall that some officers of NIA burst into the headquarters of the online platform demanding to see the Managing Editor and a Reporter over a leaked confidential memo questioning the head of the agency’s qualifications for the job, but...

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DCP Kyari May Face Extradition-Malami

Law & JusticeNewsPoliceDCP Kyari May Face Extradition-Malami

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 8, 2022

ABUJA — A prima facie case had been established against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari over allegations levelled against him by the United States government in the fraud case involving an internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly called Hushpuppi. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television, noting that multiple jurisdictions were involved in the matter, including the United Arab Emirates,...

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Kanu, Igboho: We Will Allow the Law To Take Natural Course – FG

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaKanu, Igboho: We Will Allow the Law To Take Natural Course – FG

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 8, 2022

LAGOS — The Federal Government through its Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, said that the government will allow the law to take its natural course in the cases of separationists leaders, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu. While Igboho, a campaigner for Yoruba self-determination was arrested in July last year in the Benin Republic and faces trial, Kanu, who is the leader of the outlawed...

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Actress, Sadiya Haruna Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment for Defamation

EntertainmentLaw & JusticeLifestyleActress, Sadiya Haruna Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment for Defamation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 8, 2022

Kannywood actress, Sadiya Haruna, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of a fine by a high court in Kano State for defaming her colleague and ex-lover, Isa A. Isa. The actress had, in a viral video on Instagram, accused Isa of being a “homosexual, a bastard, and an unrepentant womaniser.” She also alleged that the actor demanded anal sex from her and she shared videos of him all over social media as...

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Nigerian Minister Sue Online News Platform, Seek N50 billion

Law & JusticePress * MediaNigerian Minister Sue Online News Platform, Seek N50 billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 7, 2022

ABUJA — Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed has sued an online publication, Pointblank News, before an Abuja High court over alleged libel. In a copy of the Writ of Summon obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the minister is seeking the sum of N50 billion aggravated and exemplary damages for alleged libel from the defendants. As contained in the court paper, the minister also asked the court to award another...

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