Why I Was Quizzed by EFCC – Bayelsa Ex-governor Dickson

CorruptionLaw & JusticeWhy I Was Quizzed by EFCC – Bayelsa Ex-governor Dickson

Beloved John (Staff Writer)August 11, 2021

ABUJA — Former Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson, has admitted that he was interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over charges bordering on abuse of office, and misappropriation of public funds during his eight-year rule of the state. Dickson whose administration spanned through 2012 and 2020 said he had presented himself to the EFCC office in Jabi, Abuja on Tuesday following an invitation by the anti-graft agency. He was questioned over assets declaration,...

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Court Orders Shell To Pay Ogoni People N45.9bn Fine In 21 Days

EnvironmentLaw & JusticeOil & GasCourt Orders Shell To Pay Ogoni People N45.9bn Fine In 21 Days

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 11, 2021

ABUJA –  A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered Shell Petroleum Company to pay the sum of N45.9 billion to the Ogoni people in Rivers State. Justice Ahmed Mohammed who gave the order on Wednesday held that the money must be paid within 21 days. The sum is a cost awarded against the company several years ago for oil spillage in Ogoniland. In his submission, Counsel to Shell Petroleum Company, Aham Ejelamo, informed...

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Four Suspected Bandits Shot Dead by Troops in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityMilitaryNewsFour Suspected Bandits Shot Dead by Troops in Kaduna

Beloved John (Staff Writer)August 9, 2021

KADUNA — Four suspected bandits were killed by the Nigeria security forces during a repelling attack on an outlaw gang in Kaduna state on Saturday. The attack which occurred at Igabi Local Government Area of the state was a part of a combined ground and air assault on identified bandit enclaves. The state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He identified the four bandits killed...

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Over 100 Insurgents Surrendered to Troops in Two Weeks – Army Chief

MilitaryNational SecurityOver 100 Insurgents Surrendered to Troops in Two Weeks – Army Chief

Beloved John (Staff Writer)August 9, 2021

MAIDUGURI — More than a hundred insurgents have surrendered to security officials in the past few weeks according to the Nigerian chief of army staff, Faruk Yahaya. Applauding the effort of the military and other security agencies in the fight to curb insecurity in the country, the chief of army staff said the recent results have been progressive. Yahaya disclosed this while addressing troops during the flag-off of a special welfare flight programme for personnel...

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Police Kick Against IPOB’s Planned Protest Across South-East on Monday

Human Rights & FreedomLaw & JusticeNewsOhanaeze Ndigbo, Police Kick Against IPOB’s Planned Protest Across South-East on Monday

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 7, 2021

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is currently facing an uphill task to enforce the sit-at-home protest across the Southeast region to press home its demand for the unconditional release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group has said the sit-at-home protest will take place every Monday starting from August 9, 2021, until its leader is released from custody. However, the socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), and other stakeholders advised South...

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Son Of Nigeria Former President Reminded In Prison In Adamawa

Accidents and SafetyLaw & JusticeSon Of Nigeria Former President Reminded In Prison In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 6, 2021

YOLA — A Magistrate’s Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has remanded Aminu Yar’Adua, 36, the son of late former President Musa Yar’Adua, in prison for allegedly killing four people in an auto crash in Yola. Yar’Adua, a student of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, was charged to court for allegedly causing death by dangerous driving on 23 June 2021. Police prosecutor, Insp. Zakka Musa in the First Information Report (FIR) tendered in court...

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OPINION: “Bandits” Shoot Down Alpha Jet as Nigerian Airpower Comes Under Scrutiny

ColumnsCrime & SecurityNational SecurityOpinionOPINION: “Bandits” Shoot Down Alpha Jet as Nigerian Airpower Comes Under Scrutiny

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2021

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger   On July 18, “bandits” shot down a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jet in northern Nigeria on the border between Zamfara and Katsina states. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and avoided capture by the “bandits” using his “survival skills” until he reached an army installation. While NAF planes have crashed in the past—including earlier this year when a plane crash killed Chief of Army Staff General Ibrahim Attahiru—this is...

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Anambra Assembly Passes Financial Autonomy Bill of the State Judiciary into Law

Law & JusticePoliticsAnambra Assembly Passes Financial Autonomy Bill of the State Judiciary into Law

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 3, 2021

AWKA — Anambra State House of Assembly during its plenary session today passed the “Anambra State Judiciary Funds Management” which is otherwise known as “Financial Autonomy Law 2021”. The Bill which was brought to the House by the judiciary arm of Anambra state government for consideration was duly referred to the House Committee on Judiciary chaired by Hon. Barr. Douglas Egbuna, the member representing Onitsha North 1 constituency. In line with lawmaking procedure, the committee’s...

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Nigerian Armed Forces Needs One Million Personnel- Former Defence Minister

MilitaryNigeriaNigerian Armed Forces Needs One Million Personnel- Former Defence Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 2, 2021

Mr. Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN), former Defence Minister says Nigeria needs to recruit one million personnel into its Armed Forces for it tackles insecurity across the country. Speaking at his Ikaram Akoko country home, the former Defence Minister noted that recruitment into the Nigerian Armed Forces should be democratised to allow easy recruitment of more personnel. “The military is already overtasked and they are short-staffed. We know this and the government knows this. I knew this...

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Insecurity: UK Pledges Support for Nigeria

Crime & SecurityForeign PolicyUnited KingdomInsecurity: UK Pledges Support for Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 29, 2021

LONDON — The United Kingdom has expressed its willingness to support Nigeria in controlling the heightened security situation in the country. Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, said his country is available and is ready to grant Nigeria necessary assistance. “We are available to help,” Boris was quoted to have said. Boris made this pledge on Thursday at a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Global Education Summit in London, UK according to a statement...

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