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 PRESS RELEASE FIJ'S CASE: OJUKWU’S ARREST, INVESTIGATION JUSTIFIABLE UNDER THE LAW - FPRO He Has a Case to Answer The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses recent developments regarding the arrest and investigation of Mr. Daniel Ojukwu, reiterating that much contrary to speculative reports, Mr. Ojukwu's investigation is in strict compliance with legal protocols and procedures. Mr. Ojukwu was lawfully apprehended and detained pursuant to a valid remand warrant issued by a competent court of justice on May 2nd 2024. His initial detention in Lagos and subsequent transfer to Abuja by the FCID-National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC) aligns with standard investigative procedures undertaken by police. The detention of Mr. Ojukwu is linked to allegations of violating provisions of the Cybercrime Act, and other extant laws pertaining to cyber related crimes. These allegations stem from a report concerning financial transactions and contract execution upon which he was petitioned to the Niger...

 Court Jails Man in Gombe for N7.6m Fraud   Justice J.A. Kereng  of the Gombe State High Court, sitting in Gombe on Friday, May 10, 2024  convicted and sentenced one George Habu Nuhu to six months imprisonment for fraud.   Nuhu was prosecuted by the Gombe  Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge of intent to defraud.   The charge reads: “That you George Habu Nuhu between March 2018 and November 2019 at Gombe, Gombe State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court with intent to defraud obtained the aggregate sum of N7,678,000 (Seven Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-eight Thousand Naira) property of Shehu Makama which your claimed  that the money was payment for the "madrid timber log" and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 320 of the Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 322 of the same Law.”   He pleaded “guilty” to  the charge when it was read to him upon which...

 STATE HOUSE: OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY  PRESS RELEASE INDEED, AFRICA IS THE RISING SUN…First Lady Oluremi Tinubu As the Turkish Ambassador pays her courtesy visit The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to have a love for the country and believe in themselves. She was speaking while receiving the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar in her office at the State House Abuja. “We have not explored in our country. We have so much that God has blessed us with” “I know Turkey wants to encourage Nigeria and the whole of Africa and we are grateful”. “We are looking forward to when Nigeria would take her place in the comity of nations, and that is very soon”. Earlier, Ambassador Hidayet Bayraktar disclosed that Turkish Nationals are looking forward to improved collaborations with Nigeria especially in Security, Energy, Construction, and using entertainment to enhance culture and health. “We are hoping tha...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SAYS NIGERIA WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY A STRATEGIC ROLE IN AFRICA AS HE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM AMBASSADORS   President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa as a bastion of peace, saying the nation will continue to play its role as a stabilizer on the continent.   Receiving a letter of credence from the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Ahmed, President Tinubu emphasized the shared commitment of both countries to promoting global peace and stability through collaboration within international organizations, such as the United Nations.    President Tinubu noted that since establishing diplomatic relations in 1961, Nigeria and Egypt have collaborated on key international priorities, including promoting regional peace, security, and stability.    The discussions at the meeting also touched on the situation in the Sahel and Sudan.   Acknowledging Egypt...

 At about 3am, a police patrol team from Ikeja Division arrested Umaru Adamu, aged 27, at Adekunle Fajuyi Way, while he was removing wire mesh fence used to cordon off the rail tracks. Prosecution follows immediately.  See something, say something! Emergencies only: 0806 329 9264 Complaints only: 08090277714, 08090277712, 09111111150, 09111111151 (WhatsApp) One more photo below. 

 Kaduna Government To Relocate 359 Schools Over Banditry The Kaduna State government has disclosed plans to merge a total of 359 schools over incessant activities of bandits which had resulted in cases of abduction and kidnapping in the state. Speaking at a stakeholders forum and the training of the Schools’ Protection Squad on Wednesday, Governor Uba Sani represented by his Chief of Staff,  Sani Kila, said the schools in vulnerable communities would be merged with those in safe locations, as part of measures to safeguard the schools and children from being attacked by bandits. According to him, the launched school protection squad under the Federal Government’s Safe School Initiative is aimed at securing schools,  children, and teachers from all forms of attacks by bandits and terrorists. While noting that Kaduna is one of the states that has been waging a sustained battle against banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality, Kila lamented that the act...

 Man Kills Best Friend Over Unpaid 3 Million Naira Loan, Dumps Body Along Zaria-Kano Expressway Sadik Jubrin has confessed to the brutal murder of his closest friend, Bello Bukar, in a dispute over a substantial loan.  The tragic saga began when Sadik borrowed 3 million Naira from Bukar, with a promise to repay within a specified timeframe.  When Sadik failed to honor his commitment, tensions escalated, culminating in a savage act of violence.  Upon luring Bukar to his home, Sadik, accompanied by two hired assailants, brutally assaulted him, resulting in his death.  Sadik then disposed of the body along the Zaria-Kano road, using Bukar's car.  In his statement to the police, Sadik admitted to the crime and expressed readiness to face the consequences. Watch video below. 

Rivers State University (RSU) reinstates former VC, Professor Fakae, as Lecturer. According to another source: Rivers State University reinstates Apostle Prof B.B. Fakae as a Professor/Lecturer of the institution.  This is coming after a very long battle of injustice and unfair treatment to the university Don.  More details later. 

 Federal University Lokoja  lecturer, Dr Theodore from the department of ELS, was caught in the act of trying to get intimate with a 300l student. According to another source: Mr Theodore has been disturbing this female student for sex. She didn't agree so he failed her in his course. She told her Dad who is a police officer and they planned to set him up. She agreed to meet him and he asked her to come to his house. When baba was in boxers about to start work, Dem nab am took him to school in boxers... He is currently in DSS custody.... Hand go touch all these "sex for grades" lecturers, one by one.  More photos below. 

 EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in  Calabar           Investigators at the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested forty-four(44) suspected internet fraudsters.   The suspected fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Satellite town, Tinapa junction and  parliamentary extension areas of Calabar in Cross River State.  Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, 16 laptops and 38 mobile phones. The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded

 N80.2billion Alleged Fraud:  Court Insists on Yahya Bello’s Appearance for  Arraignment Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Friday, May 10, insisted on the  physical appearance of the former governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Adoza Bello for arraignment before any of his applications can be entertained by the court. The judge further held that,  Bello,  who is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an alleged N80.2billion fraud,  is acting in disrespect and contempt of the court by resisting lawful arraignment and as such lacks any entitlement for his applications to be heard by the same court. Justice Nwite made the ruling following  applications of Bello’s lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN on April 23, 2024 for the revocation of the arrest warrant issued by the court on the former governor and the determination of the court’s jurisdiction in entertaining the trial as well as the pr...

 Mahamat Deby declared winner of Chad’s presidential poll Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday. The Chadian National Election Management Agency said on Thursday that Déby won the May 6 election with over 61 percent of the votes cast, to beat Succès Masra, the incumbent prime minister and main opponent, who was said to have received 18.5 percent. The victory allows Déby, the incumbent, to hold onto the presidency, and eliminates the chance of a runoff which would have happened had no candidate received more than 50 percent of the votes. Déby’s victory also means his family will continue its 34-year dynasty.

 Jigawa Rep member, Isa Dogonyaro dies A member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa state, Isa Dogonyaro has died. The first-time lawmaker, who was the vice chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS and Malaria control in the 10th Assembly, reportedly died on Friday morning in Abuja after a brief illness. The spokesman of the House, Akintunde Rotimi, confirmed the death of the 46-year-old lawmaker The statement confirming the death reads: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hon. Isa Dogonyaro (Kogunan Ringim), the distinguished Member representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives. “Hon. Dogonyaro passed away after a brief illness, today, Friday, March 10, 2024, in Abuja, at the age of 46. “Hon. Isa Dogonyaro was a dedicated and passionate legislator who served his constituents and the nation with utmost commitment. “He was a pillar in the House, contributing significantly to the ...

 'I've learnt a lot in prison' - Gucci Mane reveals American rapper, Radric Delantic Davis popularly known as Gucci Mane revealed tha he learnt a lot in prison especially patience. The 1017 record label boss also said he learnt more about patience from his wife. Appearing on his wife’s podcast, ‘All Things Keyshia Ka’Oir,’ Mane also revealed why a lot of artistes signed to his 1017 label are in prison. The ‘Take Dat’ crooner explained that a lot of his signees are in jail because they have issues that people rarely see. According to him, he can help them because he is also an ex-convict. The host had said, “The street wants to know why all your 1017 artists keep going to jail.” Responding, Mane said: “Well, that was how I was going back and forth in jail. I try to help those artists that I see a lot of myself in [them]. I feel like if I’m not helping them, who else is going to help them? Nobody sees that part of the story. “They definitely have a story to tell. They come fr...

 😳 The History Of Footbinding 😳 😳 Foot-binding is said to have been inspired by a tenth-century court dancer named Yao Niang. Yao Niang had bound her feet into the shape of a new moon. Yao Niang entranced the Emperor Li Yu, by dancing on her toes inside a six-foot golden lotus, festooned with ribbons and precious stones. 😳 Some early evidence for foot-binding comes from the tomb of Lady Huang Sheng, the wife of an imperial clansman. Lady Huang Sheng died in 1243. When archaeologists opened her tomb, they discovered tiny, misshapen feet that had been wrapped in gauze and placed inside specially shaped “lotus shoes.” 😳 From the start, foot-binding was imbued with erotic overtones.  Gradually, court ladies with money and time, took up foot-binding ~ making it a status symbol among the elite. In addition to altering the shape of the foot, the practice of foot-binding also produced a particular sort of posture, that relied on the thigh and buttock muscles for support. 😳 A sma...

" Take your first SALARY to your father for his blessings NOT TO YOUR PASTOR.  And to that Pastor who said  it belongs to him in a video in January,  did you ever consider, the feeding/ transportation to and fro the office for that month?  Where is this in the Bible? CHRISTIANS WAKE UP. This is not Christianity" Watch video below and one more photo below. 

 Bandits storm Kogi varsity, abduct students Bandits, on Thursday night, stormed the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, Osara, Okene in Kogi State, and kidnapped some students. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, an eyewitness said the bandits swooped on the university around 9:00 pm while the students were reading for their upcoming exams. The source said that the bandits came in through the bush, went into three lecture halls and began to shoot into the air to scare the students. “They trapped the students inside the halls and started taking them; the school was thrown into total confusion as fear-stricken students in other halls scurried to safety, scampering in various directions. “By the time local security guards and the conventional security men at the gate engaged the bandits, they had already succeeded in abducting some students. “But the efforts minimised the damage as the attackers didn’t go beyond the first three halls,” the source said. Accor...

 Naira depreciation continues as dollar supply falls to all-time low at forex market Naira depreciation continued as US dollar transactions at the official foreign exchange market dropped to an all-time low of $84.38 million. This is according to FMDQ data at the close of work on Thursday. The day-to-day FX supply turnover dropped from $160.77 million on Tuesday to $84.38 million on Thursday. Consequently, the Naira further dipped to N1459.73 per dollar on Thursday from N1416.57 on Wednesday. This represents an N43.17 depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Similarly, the Naira dropped to N1,450 per dollar on Thursday in the parallel market section, compared to N1,438 the previous day. This brings the gap between the official and parallel markets to N9.73. Naira’s depreciation has been consistent for days now in the FX market. The country’s forex instability has persisted despite the recent surge in foreign reserves by $262 million.

 Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giulia and Stelvio’ 100° Anniversario Models Join Dubai Police Fleet of Luxury Patrols     On the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market 2024, Dubai Police welcomed to its fleet of luxury patrols the 100th-anniversary edition of both 'Stelvio Quadrifoglio’ and 'Giulia Quadrifoglio' vehicles from Alfa Romeo by Gargash Group.   This strategic move aims to enhance Dubai Police's operational efficiency and increase public presence in tourist places and landmarks, further bolstering their efforts in maintaining security and providing a sense of safety to visitors.   The official unveiling was attended by Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of the Tourist Police Department, and from Gargash Group, Morgan Sunderland, General Manager at Gargash Motors and General Trading, Atul Naran, General Sales Manager at Gargash Motors, Salah Ahmed, Senior Manager of Corporate Sales, Thomas Odier, Managing Director of European Brands at Stellantis Middle ...

 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS IN KADUNA, CAPTURE ARMS, DESTROY TERRORISTS' ADMINISTRATIVE REFUGE Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Kaduna State in a daring response to actionable intelligence have  neutralized some terrorists and thwarted the activities of violent extremists and abduction of farmers in Giwa Local Government Area of the state. The operation, which targeted the terrorists'' stronghold in Basurfe village, southwest of Kidandan, was conducted after intelligence confirmation that the terrorists were using the village as their administrative refuge. As troops approached the village, they were met with an ambush but the troops with tactical prowess, fought their way through, forcing the insurgents to scatter in various directions. In the heat of the confrontation, troops spotted some of the terrorists attempting to escape the area on motorbikes and effectively engaged them, neutralizing two terrorists. The valiant troops also...

 THEATRE COMMAND OPERATION HADIN KAI HANDS OVER RESCUED CHIBOK GIRL TO BORNO STATE GOVERNMENT The Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has on Thursday 9 May 2024, handed over a rescued Chibok girl, Lydia Simon, and her three children to the Borno State Government in Maiduguri. During the handover ceremony, the Theatre Commander, Major General Waidi Shaibu, briefed newsmen on the significance of the event, recalling that the 2014 abduction of the Chibok girls sparked national and international outrage, culminating in the "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign. He highlighted the military's efforts to rescue the girls, including operations within terrorists' enclaves, which have yielded positive results. General Shaibu reaffirmed the Theatre's commitment to rescuing those still in captivity, in line with the strategic guidance of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. He also...

 Prince Harry and Meghan visit children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, Nigeria. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived Nigeria today, May 10. They are here to champion the Invictus Games, which Harry founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans. We should also remember that Meghan is also 43% 🇳🇬 Nigeria, so at this point, welcome home sister.  One more photo below.