COURT JAILS TWO FOR N14.8M FRAUD IN MAIDUGURI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Court Jails Two for N14.8m Fraud in Maiduguri Justice B.T Zannah of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, on Monday, July 13, 2026 convicted and sentenced two to three years imprisonment. The convicts are: Babagana Bukar and Hauwa Chabri.  The convicts were arraigned on Monday, July 13, 2026 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a separate one -count charge for the offence of criminal misappropriation to the tune of N14,800,000.00 (Fourteen  Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira). The charge against Bukar reads: "That you, Babagana Bukar sometimes in 2025 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, dishonestly misappropriated and converted to your own use the aggregate sum of N8,800,000.00 (Eight Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira)  money belonging to Bunu Gambo Liman, being amount given to you through Babakura Umar and Bello Adamu for the supplies of 100 bags of IRS...

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FG TO PARTNER WITH NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CIVIL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA IN COMBATING INSECURITY 




...Listed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's positive initiatives to turn the economy around 


The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has commended the National Council for Civil Society of Nigeria for not participating in the ongoing protests and highlighted to them the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR's numerous initiatives to turn the economy around for the benefit of all Nigerians.


During a meeting with the National Council's delegation yesterday in his office at Ship House, led by Comrade Johnny Emmanuel, the Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration with civil society organizations in addressing insecurity. He cited their strong connections to local communities and ability to provide valuable intelligence, mediation, and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas.


Minister Badaru assured the delegation that President Tinubu was committed to improving the economy through robust economic policies, which have started yielding positive results. He mentioned the economic growth in Q1 2024, the second-fastest first-quarter growth in the last six years, and the Defence strategy's success in improving security.


The Minister highlighted several other initiatives, including:


- The Nigerian Student Loan Scheme to increase access to higher education

- The Livestock Ministry to address herders and farmers' clashes

- The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF) to increase funding for infrastructure

- The sale of crude oil to indigenous refining companies in Naira

- The signing of the National Minimum Wage Act into Law

- The autonomy granted to Local Governments for effective accountability and development

  .irrigation (Dams and channels)

. Zero tariffs and duties on imports of raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients 

. Distribution of grains to the states

. And other social security interventions 


"I am still appealing to Nigerians to be patient as  the President is introducing more innovations to improve the economy. He is just one year in office and he has done very well and I know that with these initiatives, we will soon start to see the positive results," he assured Nigerians.


Earlier, the National President of the National Council of Civil Society of Nigeria, Comrade Johnny Emmanuel, commended the Minister for his outstanding performance and commitment to service.


According to him, they have been taking track records of the Minister's achievements since when he was a Governor. Describing Badaru as a man with modest life style said that his commitment to judicious use of resources in Jigawa State earned him the nick name "Calculator"


The highlight of the event was the presentation of award to the Minister in recognition of his outstanding commitment, patriotism and integrity to service.


Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe 

Director ( Information and Public Relations)

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