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Justice M.S.Abubakar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Makurdi, Benue State has ordered the forfeiture to the federal government, the sum of N232,396,714.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty-two Million, Three Hundred and Ninety-six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fourteen Naira), a hotel as well as the sum of $4,977 (Four Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-seven US Dollars) recovered from seven fraudsters. The forfeiture followed the conviction and sentencing of the fraudsters, prosecuted on separate one-count charges, bordering on criminal impersonation, money laundering, cybercrime and obtaining by false pretence by the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts are: Tamaraudeinyefa Shedrack Brakekebebe, Godday Conference…
The House of Representatives has in exercise of its constitutional mandate, passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, totaling N54,990,165,355,396 Trillion Naira, for the year ending 31st December, 2025. The passage of the ‘Appropriation Bill, 2025,’ followed a comprehensive review and consideration of the report presented by Rep. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar (APC, Kano), Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, at Thursday’s plenary. This was done after a thorough evaluation by the Joint House and Senate Committee on Appropriations, as well as a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 16, 2025 to receive inputs from Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), Civil society…
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, February 13, 2025 adjourned till March 17, 2025 for ruling on the application filed by Oba Otudeko, Chairman of Honeywell Group, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the multiple fraud charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Otudeko was to be arraigned alongside a former Managing Director of First Bank Plc, Olabisi Onasanya; a former board member of Honeywell, Soji Akintayo and a firm, Anchorage Leisure Limited on a 13-count charge, bordering on obtaining by false pretence to the…
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 arraigned 16 suspected internet fraudsters before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu for fraud. The defendants are: Chidera Nehemiah, Chikamso Nwabuisi, Nnamekwe Jeremiah Chukwu, Chiemerie Christian Nworie, Azubuike Akachukwu, Onah Chisom Promise, Onoja Anthony Enemari, Uboegbu Chisom Emmanuel and Ediekemi Patrick Udokaebe. Others are: David Ugaji Izuhukwu, Asomugha Favour Chibuike, Onuoha Marvelous Onyeani, Chidera Godwin, Modozie Chukwudalu Sixtus, Ugwu Chibuzor Pedro and Obiora Favour Ebube. While Chukwu, Akachukwu, Promise, Udokaebe, Chibuike, Godwin…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, operating in Benue and contiguous states to decisively crush all security challenges in their area of operations in order to maintain peace and security of the region and the nation as a whole. The COAS gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE in Makurdi on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. Briefing the COAS, the Commander, Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Lewis Lepdung highlighted the successes recorded in the ongoing operations as well…
International Super Star, Tuface Idibia has finally proposed to Natasha amidst controversies surrounding his marriage with Annie Macaulay. In a video posted by Nigeria Stories on X, the Singer officially proposed to his heartthrob. Netizens, especially some fans of music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have lashed at him for confirming romantic relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, expressing his desire to marry her. Natasha Osawaru is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and grand-daughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. Many expressed dismay that the decision of the 49-year-old…
By Ninma Yacim The Director General and Chief Executive of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, has stated that space technology is a strategic tool combating emergencies and proper disaster management. He made the statement during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Space Agency and the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at NASRDA’s headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Adepoju, lauded the Director General of FEMA for being proactive in the collaboration between both Agencies on the use of satellite imageries and its applications for emergency assessment and management of disasters in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has commended Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai for the interest of the company to partner with his country in advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in Nigeria. President Tinubu met the Google team in Paris on Wednesday in company of Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani. Google Team engaged in constructive discussions with President Tinubu aimed at forging a strategic partnership to enhance Nigeria’s journey towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The collaboration seeks to position Nigeria as a prominent technology and innovation hub, leveraging AI, cloud computing,…
By Usman Bashir The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, Hon. Edibo Peter Ameh Mark, earlier today embarked on an inspection tour to Bagana Market. The Executive Chairman, who was accompanied by some of his aides, interacted with traders, cow dealer’s and stakeholders, listening to their concerns and identifying areas that require improvement. Hon. Edibo assured the traders,cow dealer’s and the community that his administration would address the challenges facing the market, including infrastructure, sanitation, and security. He emphasized his commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and ensuring the overall wellbeing of…
In a step towards strengthening regional security collaboration, the Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Major General Godwin Michael Mutkut has conducted a familiarization visit to the Chadian Defense leadership on Wednesday 12 February 2025. During the visit, the FC met with the Chadian Minister of Armed Forces, Veterans and War Victims, His Excellency Issaka Malloua Ndjamous, and the Chadian Chief of General Staff, General Abakar Abdelkerim Daoud. In his remarks, Major General Mutkut gave an update on the MNJTF’s ongoing operations, emphasizing its relentless efforts to combat Boko Haram and stabilize the Lake Chad Basin. …