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       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, re-arraigned a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Adesina Amosu(retd.) and two others before Justice C. J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on an amended 13-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N21bn. Amosu is facing trial alongside Air Vice Marshal Jacob Bola Adigun, a former  Chief of Account and Budgeting, and Air Commodore Gbadebo Owodunni, a former Director of Finance and Budgeting for alleged conspiracy and conversion of the funds belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to their personal use. Counsel to the defendants had, at the last adjourned sitting on November 6, 2018, argued that parties that are no longer part of the amended charge should be withdrawn and acquitted before the amended charge could be read to the defendants. However, Justice Aneke, earlier in his ruling at today's sitting, dismissed ...

        Recipients included Stanley Todd, Helmsman at London’s Tower lifeboat station, who received an MBE for services to Maritime Safety. Stanley became the first in London to have responded to more than 1,000 emergency call-outs. He has rescued 295 people and saved 47 lives along the way since joining Brighton RNLI aged 21 in 1980. Professor Lorna Dawson, a Principal Soil Scientist, collected her CBE for services to Soil and Forensic Science. Professor Dawson has pioneered forensic techniques that have helped solve more than 100 crimes. Jazz Composer and Musician Orphy Robinson received his award today for service to Music. Robinson is a multi-instrumental musician – and plays the vibraphone, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, piano, marimba, steelpans, and drums. Orphy has written music for television, film and theatre and he has led the Music Education department at the Hackney Empire for over 10 years.More photos below.

       The Kaduna State Government has lifted the curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs, with immediate effect. The night-time curfew which had subsisted in the city since 31st October 2018 has now been removed. Residents are now free to go about their legitimate business at anytime of the day. However, a security review has determined that curfew hours be retained in Kujama, Kasuwan Magani and Kachia towns in the state. Nighttime curfew in Kachia is from 10pm to 6am. For Kasuwan Magani and Kujama the curfew remains from 5pm to 6am. The Kaduna State Security Council commends residents for upholding the peace, and urges residents to continue to cooperate with the security agencies. Signed  Samuel Aruwan  Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media and Publicity)       13th November 2018

      Troops of 251 Task Force Battalion Maiduguri arrested a female suicide bomber who attempted to infiltrate Maiduguri to detonate her suicide vest and inflict maximum casualty on innocent Nigerians. Upon interrogation,she said her name is Shaidatu Adamu,19 years old from Gwoza in Borno State. She was sent on a lone mission. She confessed that she has been in Sambisa Forest for about 3 years. Consequently, Troops from 47 Explosive Ordinance Device Battalion were invited to diffuse the explosives. She has been transferred to 7 Military Intelligence Brigade Maiduguri for further investigations.More photos below.

    Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed that the anti-graft agency has secured 703 convictions in the three years that he has been in charge of administering the affairs of the agency. Magu made this known at a press conference on Monday, November 12, 2018, as part of activities to mark his third year in office. The anti-graft czar took over the affairs of the Commission, on November 11, 2018 shortly after his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari. “In the past three years, we have set recovery records to the envy of virtually all law enforcement agencies in Africa,” he said, stressing that it was on record that “about 90 per cent of all recoveries in Nigeria” were secured by the EFCC. Giving a breakdown of the convictions, Magu hinted that so far from January to November 2018, the agency under his watch had secured 217 convictions, which included those of two former state governors, Jolly Nyame of T...

      New Commissioners sworn-in in Benue State today and their Portfolios. *Hon. Torkuma Manger- Commissioner for Works ,Transport and Energy. *Hon. Aarga Shiaondo -Commissioner for Water Resources . *Hon. Kachina Tyowanan - Industry ,Trade and Investment. *Hon. Aladi Ajene Ishegbe- women Affairs. *Hon. Iorver Andrew- Rural Development and cooperatives . *Hon. Salamatu Idi - Youth and sports. *Hon.Dr. Ekonu Emmanuel - Health and Human services *Hon. Hycynth Nyakuma- Agriculture and Natural Resources . More photos below.

    Mo Abudu few hours ago took to her social media to post this photo above with the caption '' I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the University of Westminster for awarding me with an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts, in recognition of my contributions to broadcasting and enterprise in Nigeria. My second honorary degree!   💃 💃 💃 . It is really exciting to be recognised for doing what you love ❤ 💕 💖 . I am so humbled and grateful. Lord I remain Grateful and thankful in your presence always  🙇‍♀️ 🙇‍♀️ . I thank the EbonyLife team, partners, friends (my bestos  💃 💃 💃 ) and last  but not the least my family ❤ ❤ ❤  who continue to give me all the moral support and prayers that continue to keep me going, even when things get tough.  # ifyoucanthinkityoucandoit With me in this image are (from left to right): Dr Peter Bonfield OBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of Westminster, Lady Sorrell OBE, Chancellor, University of Westminste...