Police Seize Fake Notes Worth N129 Billion in Kano

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Seize Fake Notes Worth N129 Billion in Kano

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 11, 2024

…Three Suspects Nabbed The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the recovery of fake currencies totalling N129,542,823,000 in Kano State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, revealed that the arrest of three suspects led to the major breakthrough. The suspects were identified as Nura Ibrahim, Muhammad Muntari, and Usman Abdullahi. According to the statement, “Recently, in Kano, the police successfully recovered the sum of N129,542,823,000 in counterfeit currencies,...

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Human Rights Secures Release Of 50 Inmates

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHuman Rights Secures Release Of 50 Inmates

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre, HRCRC in Ebonyi State has secured the release of over 50 inmates in different Correctional Centers across the state. George Etamesor, Executive Director of the centre disclosed this on Tuesday in Abakaliki during a programme to commemorate the International Human Rights Day, explained that the feat was achieved through the collaboration of the National Human Rights Commission, Legal Aid Council, Ministry of Justice, Correctional Service, Nigerian Bar Association...

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UNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has expressed delight that Nigeria was making progress in fighting corruption, with more citizens demanding accountability. Mr Cheikh Toure, Country Representative of UNODC, who stated this at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Abuja on Tuesday, highlighting the recent national corruption survey showing encouraging signs of progress. Toure stressed that in spite of the positive developments, there was still much work to be done, stressing...

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10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Arrested In Nigeria – Interior Minister

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Arrested In Nigeria – Interior Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Security operatives in Nigeria have arrested 10 persons on INTERPOL’s watch list while entering the country. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex. The data complex comprising the command and control centre (regular migration), NIS Data centre, ECOWAS biometric card production centre, interior Data Centre, and a 0.5KW solar power plant were among the facilities unveiled by...

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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

NewsNigeriaPoliticsZamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has debunked reports of kidnappings by bandits in the Maradun Local Government Area of the state. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal described the news as false and inaccurate. “I am not aware of that incident. I am here in Zamfara State, and I haven’t heard about that incident. “I am not aware that 50 people were kidnapped in Maradun Local Government. Whoever gave you that information,...

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President Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Acting Accountant General

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Acting Accountant General

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 10, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Ogunjimi’s appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency said the appointment ensures a smooth transition in the management of Nigeria’s treasury and strengthens ongoing treasury...

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NSCDC Officer Jailed 7 Years for Defrauding Job Seekers of ₦12.2m

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNSCDC Officer Jailed 7 Years for Defrauding Job Seekers of ₦12.2m

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 10, 2024

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, has sentenced an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Solomon Ogodo, to seven years imprisonment for forgery, employment fraud, and racketeering. Justice M.S. Idris delivered the judgement following a five-count charge filed against Mr Ogodo by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The court heard that Mr Ogodo defrauded job seekers of ₦12,200,000 under the pretext...

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Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Jailed Pending Trial in ₦110bn Fraud Case

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEx-Gov Yahaya Bello Jailed Pending Trial in ₦110bn Fraud Case

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 10, 2024

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in Kuje prison. Justice Maryann Anenih gave the remand order after adjourning the trial of the defendant to 25 February 2025. The decision followed the court’s dismissal of a bail application filed by Bello, who has been in detention since 25 November 2024. Bello, who served as governor from 2016 to...

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Adamawa State Dep. Gov Charge Farmers Not To Sell Their Produce

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdamawa State Dep. Gov Charge Farmers Not To Sell Their Produce

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 10, 2024

Farmers in Adamawa State have been cautioned against hastily and bulk selling of their farm produce to avoid food insecurity. Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta made the plea at Ribadu Square when she lit the Christmas tree to declare open 2024 Interdenominational Christmas Carol. She expressed gratitude for the season’s success, reminding them that the harvest is a blessing that must be managed carefully, especially during hardship and enjoined those living in flood-prone...

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Kwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

EducationNewsNigeriaKwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 10, 2024

Kwara State government has expressed concern over the reluctance of some parents to participate in routine immunization campaigns for children aged 0-59 months, citing demands for “palliatives” as a prerequisite for allowing their children to be vaccinated. Dr Michael Oguntoye, Director of the Primary Healthcare System, expressed concern during a stakeholders’ meeting on integrated health campaigns across all 16 local government areas in the state. He said government has focus on three local government areas...

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