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Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday arrested six suspects with two 14-tyre DAF trucks fully loaded with railway slippers at Olooru in the Moro local government area of the state.Parading the suspects in Ilorin on Wednesday, the state Commandant of the Corps, Umar Mohammed, said that the suspects were apprehended at about 12:00am on Wednesday by the personnel who were on night patrol. “The six suspects: Yunusa Bello (41), Sanni Taminu (35), Sanusi Lawal (25), Alhaji Makeri (33), Lukman Sanni (32), and Olabode Johnson (41) were all arrested with the items”, he said. The…

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) says forensic analysis has confirmed that the dollar videos of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje were not doctored.In 2017, Daily Nigerian, an online publication, had released some videos of Ganduje allegedly collecting kickbacks from contractors.But speaking at ‘A One Day Public Dialogue on Anti-Corruption Crusade in Kano’, on Wednesday, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Chairman of the agency, said the authenticity of the videos had been confirmed.He said since the release of the footages, people have been challenging the commission under him to prove the innocence or otherwise of the former governor in…

Osun State Police Command on Monday threatened to sanction any of its officers attached to public officeholders caught carrying out domestic duties for their principals.The Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, who disclosed this in a statement released in Osogbo, stated that whosoever found with the act would be punished accordingly, adding that the era of police orderlies carrying handbags, umbrellas and opening of gates, amongst other menial duties for their principals had gone.The statement reads: “The command is miffed with consternation the way and manner government officials and personalities use police orderlies attached to them for domestic duties, such as carrying…

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has alleged that between January 2021 and June 30, 2023, over 1,000 citizens were slain in Imo State while 1,400 homes were purportedly destroyed.Intersociety also claims that 320 persons vanished without a trace and at least 3,700 others were unfairly detained.The group further asserted that over 200 unarmed civilians were detained or arrested on false assumptions and were most likely to be tortured or threatened with death while in custody.The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law stated thisin a review of its special investigative findings on…

After the struggle for majority principal offices in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, new leaders have emerged.The leaders, who are all of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged through consensus, according to Senate President Godswill Akpabio.Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday when the senate resumed plenary after three weeks vacation.Below are the positions announced by AkpabioOpeyemi BamideleSenate Majority LeaderDavid UmahiDeputy Majority LeaderMohammed Ali NdumeSenate Majority WhipLola AshiruDeputy Majority Whip Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on…

Prof. AbdulRauf Ambali holds his first degree with First Class Honours in Religious Jurisprudence (major) and Politics (minor) at International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM). He obtained his M.Sc. Political Science in 2002 and Ph.D. Political Science in 2005 with Distinctions (CGPA of 3.95 out 4 point scale system) from the same University respectively. Prof. Ambali holds a specialization in policy, administration and governance at both Master and Ph.D. levels of his educational qualifications. Prof. Ambali was given a Special Recognition Award as NAQIB in 1997/98 Session Mahalat Umar Al-Khattab, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) while he was a student. He was…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered a probe into the controversy trailing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) result of a pupil from the state.Daily Trust had reported how the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exposed a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra State,a pupil, Ejikeme Mmesoma, who reportedly inflated her result and announced herself as the top scorer for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).Innocent Chukwuma, Founder of Innoson Motors, had awarded her a N3 million scholarship for her “exploit”.Mmesoma had announced that she scored 362 in this year’s UTME, declaring herself as…

Ejikeme Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra State, who was accused of inflating her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, has broken her silence.In a statement on Sunday Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, had said the student, who was widely celebrated over 362 score, said to be the highest for 2o23 UTME, actually scored 249 in the exam.Benjamin had said the student tampered with the original result to curry favour.He subsequently announced that the result would be withdrawn while Mmesoma would face prosecution.But speaking on Monday, the student said she printed her result from JAMB portal, adding…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says forgers of its discharge or exemption certificates risk jail term, option of fine or both as penalties.The Director, Legal Services, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, said this on Monday in Abuja during the 2023 Legal Officers’ Capacity Building Training.The training has “The Role of the Legal Officer in the Defence of the Public Service in Nigeria” as its theme.According to Ibrahim, the NYSC Act contains all the infractions that people should know about. “The infractions are many, like forging the NYSC certificates.“Also, persons that are supposed to go for youth service as specified in the…

A woman, identified as Nnaemaka Nwosu, has allegedly set a policewoman and her two children ablaze in Anambra State.It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at Nnokwa community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.The suspect, who hailed from Amawbia was said to have been divorced by her husband and shortly after became homeless and in dire need of accommodation, before she confided in the policewoman who offered her accommodation in her apartment.According to a source in the area who preferred to be anonymous, trouble started when the suspect had an altercation with the policewoman, resulting…