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      The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of nine internet fraudsters, before two different judges of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. . . The latest of the convictions, involved Toheeb Abdulrasheed and Chukwuebuka Isaac Dike, who were sentenced by Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Monday, June 8, 2020 for their involvement in internet-related fraud. . . Dike, who claimed to be a 100-level Biochemistry student of the Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, was sentenced to three months in prison; while Abdulrasheed, a self-acclaimed graduate of Business Administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, bagged four months.More photos below.

       Press statement From the office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives 9th June 2020 Gbajabiamila never said going to prison is honour for politicians - Wase The attention of the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has been drawn to a misleading story in national daily of June 9, 2020 with the headline." Going to prison is honour for politicians, says Gbajabiamila". This story is most misleading and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. At no time did the Honourable speaker declare or insinuate that "prison experience for any politician is a “badge of honour” as erroneously published in the said story. To set the record straight, it is true that the Rt. Hon. Speaker, was represented by Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase, who led Principal Officers of the House on a visit to Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, at his residence in Abuja on Monday, June 8, 2020. During the visit, the Deputy Speaker, on behalf of the speaker and the

      As the military continues its aggressive clearance operations in the NE theatre, more Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals have been neutralised while others have been arrested. In the early hours of 8 June 2020 for instance, troops of 192 Battalion deployed in Gwoza, Borno State conducted a well-coordinated commando raid on Boko Haram criminals’ hideout at Kwatara on the Mandara Mountains. The gallant troops tactically ascended to the summit of the mountain and took over the criminals’ Observation Posts before engaging them with overwhelming fire power resulting in the neutralization of a large number of the criminals while many others scampered for safety with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. On the same day, 8 June 2020, troops of 151 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Miyanti conducted ambush operation against Boko Haram criminals along Darel Jamel - Miyanti Road. The troops successfully neutralized 2 of the Boko Haram criminals and rescu

     Text of State Broadcast by Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, on the next steps for taking FORWARD the Covid-19 containment efforts in the state, Tuesday 9th June 2020 Dear people of Kaduna State, 1. It is fitting and proper that I begin this address by paying tribute to the good people of Kaduna State. Amidst considerable danger and uncertainty created by the arrival of a new virus, the people of our State have in the main understood and supported the firm measures the state government took to protect them from Covid-19. Our people have made immense sacrifices in the last two and half months as containment measures against Covid-19 were implemented. Your government acknowledges the perseverance of the vast majority of our people who have endured inconveniences and several challenges in the period. I urge you to regard it all as part of our contributions to protecting public health and saving lives in the dangerous circumstances created by a new, deadly and highl

     ...says estimated billing remains 'a no, no' The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday inaugurated the House Ad-hoc Committee on Power Sector Reforms, charged with the responsibility of undertaking a holistic review of the power sector in Nigeria and recommending appropriate legislative action to the House. Gbajabiamila said setting up the ad-hoc committee became necessary because of the resolve of the House to ensure a comprehensive review of all legislation relating to the power sector. The Speaker noted that he was personally concerned about the myriad of challenges in the power sector, saying the issue of estimated billing system "remains a no, no," and that whatever needed to be done to address the issue must be carried out. "Our nation has long struggled with the problem of fixing the power sector in Nigeria and getting it to work in the optimal interest of all our people. We have not succeeded, despite the

          Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the restriction on the number of worshippers during church services from 50 to 70 persons in the state. Modalities are also being worked out for the number of Moslems that will participate in Friday prayers. These were part of resolutions reached at a meeting of religious leaders in the State with Governor Wike at Government House, Port Harcourt. Governor Wike stated that his administration does not want to take decisions on review of existing restrictions on the modes of religious gatherings without their inputs. He noted that since the last meeting with them on 23rd March 2020 when the existing restrictions were collectively endorsed, it is obvious that the spiritual life of the people has declined because they cannot meet to pray and build their faith daily as they ought to do. Governor Wike commended the religious leaders for complying with the directive of 50 persons per worship session and the maintenance

       A disgusting video footage has surfaced the internet showing a mature lady committing abominatio with an innocent 8months baby who does not know what is happening around him because he is still little in knowledge. According to the video footage, A lady was seen sucking the genital of a 8 months old baby repeatedly without feeling remorseful. What makes matter worst is that the lady was obviously smiling and making gestures like she was praying while committing the horrid act. The innocent baby was stable not knowing what the wicked lady is doing to him, but he was too little to understand what she was going. The video which sparked a lot of outrage had many Nigerians calling to attention, the Nigerian police force to act upon it immediately and bring to book the evil lady that was seen committing the evil crime. One thing we all have to know is that social media is getting smarter by the day, and the earlier we realize this and be mindful of what we do. The terribl

    The woman who beat up her 2-year-old daughter and called her a prostitute after she caught a man raping her has been found.      The mother seemed unrepentant and acted aggressively towards the people who visited her to discuss her daughter's wellbeing. She informed them that she's educated and went to school too and made it clear that she does not appreciate their interference. The woman also put up a struggle when they attempted to take her kids (the 2-year-old girl and her elder brother) from her. Since there was no one willing to take the woman's children in, they were taken to the police station, but the Good Samaritan who made the rape victim's plight go viral has said the children might have to be returned to their mother since the police can't keep them indefinitely. Meanwhile, the rapist, named Baba Kekere, is on the run. Attempts are being made to find him. According to Abiodun who shared the story, Baba Kekere has raped the 2-year-old g

     The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country. The minister commended the heroes of democracy for their dogged determination an d sacrifice which eventually birthed Democratic Governance in Nigeria. A statement signed by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Georgina Ehuriah quoted Aregbesola as calling on all Nigerians to continue to cherish the selfless efforts made to attain democracy. He urged Nigerians to collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration to ensure the realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives. The Minister who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the sc

      The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun called on the three arms of overnment in Ogun state to give unflinching support to matters concerning rape and gender based violence. She made this call during a peaceful walk and awareness to the Executive and the Legislative arms of the state to solicit support for action against gender based violence and rape in the state. She decried the gruesome rape and killings of Tina Ezekwe, Uwavera Omozua, Barakat Bello and Jennifer that occurred recently among others, stating that such crimes had been on the rise in the community demanded drastic and urgent steps to nip them in the bud. She informed that the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun recently inaugurated a committee that would ensure the development of an effective, comprehensive and coordinated response to cases of sexual and gender based violence in Ogun state urging the committee to develop strategies to prevent and combat such acts. Mrs. Abiodun emphasized her readin

     Today being Tuesday 9/6/2020 the Executive Governor of Anambra State *His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano* gave a cash reward of Two Million Naira (#2,000,000) to Police operatives who foiled the Robbery attack at Regina Caeli Junction along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway,Awka on the 8/6/2020 in order to boost their morale and enco urage others to emulate them. Similarly,the Governor's wife Her Excellency *Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano*(Osodieme) equally donated Four bags of 50Kg Rice to the police operatives. The Police operatives comprises of three Inspectors ,Four Sergeants and one Constable attached to Department of operations and MOPOL 29 PMF Awka. Responding after presenting the cash to the affected officers who were given #250,000 Naira and 25Kg bag of rice each,the Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* thanked His Excellency Governor Willie Obianor and his amiable wife for motivating the officers.The CP who said the gesture will go a long way in boosting the mor

        Today being Tuesday 9/6/2020 at about 10:am a 20ft Container Truck with Registration No.UMA 259 XB loaded with cartons of Solar keys and bags of Rice driven by yet to be identified man loss control while in motion along Enugu/Onitsha Expressway by old defunct NITEL Onitsha.As a result,the truck fell down on Six tricycles and two Sienna buses. Police operatives attached to CPS Onitsha quickly mobilised to the scene and rushed Twelve victims to Toronto hospital where the doctor confirmed Six persons dead on arrival while Six others are responding to treatment. Meanwhile,corpses have been deposited at the mortuary for postmortem Examination and obstruction cleared to enable free flow of traffic.Case under Investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident. Consequently,the Command urged the public whose relations were not seen to check at Toronto hospital Onitsha for possible identification of the victims please. *SP Haruna Mohammed,PPRO* Anambra State Po

         The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), on Saturday, advocated and sensitised the visitors at the KFA “Early Momo” Open Food Market on the need to avoid physical contact and also comply with distancing and other safety protocols in order to flatten the curve and control the spread of the COVID-19 in Lagos. Speaking at the event which took place at the KFA Events Centre, Lekki, the General Manager,  LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe said that the Agency's presence at the market was to appraise preparedness of the people for the new normal, especially after the long break from socio-economic engagements. She noted that in the past, markets were places to gather, network and converse, saying the current situation has denied us these luxuries, hence the need for us all to be more creative and think outside the box for new, safe and acceptable ideas that promote healthy and conducive environment. In her words, "This laudable innovation came on the heels o

       The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a ruling of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, delivered on Monday, June 8, 2020, on the vacation of an interim forfeiture order regarding some assets traced to former Aviation Minister, Senator Stella Oduah. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in the ruling, struck out the EFCC’s counter-affidavit on the ground that it “was filed out of time without first  seeking the court’s leave for an extension of time to file”. The EFCC is dissatisfied with the ruling and will file an appeal against it accordingly.