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...

TROPICAL CYCLONES AND MONSOON RAINS KILL DOZENS IN PHILIPPINES . (PHOTO).


 Tropical cyclones and monsoon rains kill dozens in Philippines 

Multiple tropical cyclones combined with the Philippines’ annual monsoon season have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages, affecting millions across the country and resulting in more than two dozen deaths, according to government officials. Tropical Cyclone Emong, together with the heavy rains from the monsoon known locally as Habagat, has severely disrupted infrastructure and forced the closure of schools in many areas. Over 53,000 families have been displaced and are now seeking refuge in evacuation centers, while many of the hardest-hit regions remain difficult to access due to flooded roads.


Disaster declarations have been issued for at least 88 cities and municipalities, enabling faster deployment of emergency funds and aid. Despite damage to several government facilities in northern regions, rescue operations continue, with aircraft being used to reach isolated communities. Deputy Administrator Rafaelito Alejandro praised the efforts of rescuers and humanitarian workers, emphasizing their vital role in disaster response. Since the flooding began, the government has distributed about $5 million in emergency supplies, including food, clean water, shelter materials, and hygiene kits. 

The U.S. government has also pledged roughly $250,000 to support relief efforts through the United Nations World Food Programme. With additional rain forecasted and the monsoon season expected to last into October, officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and seek higher ground as needed. The Philippines typically experiences around 20 tropical cyclones annually, with 8 to 9 making landfall each year.

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