Court Slams 12 Years Jail Term On 18-Yr Notorious Gangster Without Option Of Fine

An 18-year-old, Suddais Shuaibu, alias “Gafiya”, one of the notorious Shilla gang members who has been terrorizing residents of Jimeta-Yola, the Adamawa State capital, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment without an option of fine. In addition to the custodial sentence, the Court also ordered the convict to pay N527,000 as compensation to the victims. He was convicted by Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola on offenses bordering on theft, criminal conspiracy, extortion,...

Adamawa State Governor Fintiri Approves Upward Review Of Pension

In an effort to improve the remuneration of pensioners, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the upward review of pensions for retired civil servants in the State from less than N10,000 to N50,000 monthly with effect from August, 2026. The governor made the disclosure while featuring on a live special programme on Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola on Friday, described as unacceptable the situation where some retired civil servants received less than N10,000...

Benue State Chief Judge Warns Magistrates Against Corrupt Practices 

The Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, has cautioned magistrates in the state against all forms of corruption, warning that judicial misconduct extends beyond the acceptance of bribes to include any actions capable of undermining public confidence in the administration of justice. Justice Ikpambese gave the warning on Friday during a strategic meeting with magistrates held at High CoMakurdiurt 1, High Court of Justice Headquarters, Makurdi, warned that judicial misconduct extends beyond...

Security Rescues Kidnapped School Principal, Students, NECO Official In Kogi

The Kogi State Government has confirmed the successful rescue of the School Principal, the NECO official, and the two students kidnapped during the recent attack on an unauthorized examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, made this known in a statement on Thursday, attributing the rescue to a coordinated security operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo immediately after the incident. He...

Adamawa  Partners With NDE to create employment, Reduce Poverty Level 

The Adamawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening partnership with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to expand job opportunities for youths aimed at reducing poverty level across the state. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri stated this Thursday while receiving officials of the National Directorate of Employment on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Yola, described the agency’s programmes as vital to self-employment, wealth creation and poverty reduction. Represented by the...

Senate Probes NNPC Auditors Over N210 trillion Audit Report               

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has given external auditors of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) a one-week ultimatum to provide a detailed breakdown of the over N210 trillion contained in the company’s audited financial statements. Recall that two major balance sheet entries at the centre of the dispute were given by the auditors which the lawmakers said the amount was not properly explained despite repeatedly engagements with the NNPC. The committee led...

Bandits Attack Kogi Special Exam Centre, Abduct 4 NECO Candidates

Bandits on Tuesday attacked Government Secondary School, Opada-Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) supervisor and four students during an examination. The principal was identified as Mr Nyada Daniel, while the NECO official is Mr Solomon Audu. Residents said the attackers invaded the community at about 2:00 p.m., shooting sporadically before storming the school. They added that several candidates escaped, while the kidnappers later contacted...

ADC Seeks Independent Probe Of Mary Habila’s Death In Umahi’s Residence 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sought an independent probe into the death of Miss Mary Habila, reportedly within the residence of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Habila was a 26-year-old physiotherapist from Kaduna State. Until her death, she worked at the Umahi residence in Ebonyi State. She was found dead in her room under what ADC believes were controversial circumstances. In a statement by the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi,...

Kogi  Govt Announces Rescue of Four Kidnapped Victims In Dekina

The Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of the four persons kidnapped during the recent attack on an unauthorized examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the State. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the rescue as the outcome of a coordinated security operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo immediately after the incident. According to the Commissioner, Governor Ododo...

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgement on Wednesday after granting an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held that the respondents failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities. Before delivering...

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