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Emefiele: I Was Forced To Give $600,000 Bribe For Contract Payment – Witness

Ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele
A prosecution witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele has said he was forced to pay a bribe of $600,000 before being paid for a contract he did for the apex bank. The witness who is the Managing Director of Resource Computer Limited, Victor Onyejiuwa disclosed this at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja yesterday. Being led in evidence by the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, Onyejiuwa said his company deploys hardware and software-tailored security, network, storage and backup solutions. Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, are facing trial on a 26-countRead More

Rivers Extends Curfew in 23 LGs Over Insecurity

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike
Rivers State Government has extended the night curfew across the 23 local government areas of the state from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with effect from today (Tuesday), in orderRead More

Sallah: FCT Police Boss Orders Patrols, Stop, Search Operations

Muslim Eid-fitri celebration
Ahead of the Muslim Eid-fitri celebration, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Mr. Bala Ciroma, yesterday ordered patrols across the territory. The command said it had deployed proactive measuresRead More

Nigeria Will Remain One Despite Challenges, Says Na’Allah

Nigerian flag
A member of the National Assembly, Senator Balla Ibn Na’Allah, has stressed that despite myriad of problems facing Nigeria, the country will remain one indivisible entity. He also canvassed forRead More

Buhari Mourns Victims Of Insecurity, Condemns Nationwide Bloodletting

President Muhammadu Buhari
Bandits kill 11, injure three in Kaduna, Katsina President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday bemoaned the killings in the country that have worsened the nation’s security challenges. The president, in a statementRead More

High-Profile Nigerians, Businessmen To Be Prosecuted For Financing Terrorism, AGF Says

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN)
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to prosecute some high-profile Nigerians and businessmen for financing terrorism. Malami, who was speakingRead More

Princess Once Did Abortion For ‘14-year-old’ Girl Assaulted By Baba Ijesha – Comedian

Comedienne Princess and embattled Yoruba actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha
Popular comedian and Instagram sensation, Abimbola Olasunbo popularly known as Sir Koro has alleged that Comedienne Princess and Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo deliberately set up embattled Yoruba actor, Olanrewaju James,Read More

Abducted Kogi LG Chairman Regains Freedom

Police
The Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mr. Pius Kolawole, who was abducted by kidnappers last Saturday, has regained freedom. The state Commissioner of Police, AyubaRead More

Gunmen Attack Police Station In Anambra, Kill Two Officers

Gunmen
Abduct university students in Abia Gunmen Wednesday night attacked a police station in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing two policemen. Flavision gathered that the twoRead More

Gunmen Kill Inspector In Fresh Attack On Ebonyi Police Station

Gunman
Gunmen launched a fresh attack on a police formation in Ebonyi State, leaving an operative dead. The Police Spokesman, DSP Loveth Odah, confirmed the attack to journalists in Abakiliki, sayingRead More

Armed Robbers Attack Bullion Van In Ondo

Bullion van
Two persons were feared killed and one other injured when armed robbers attacked a bullion van at Elemosho Village on Ondo- Akure highway. A source said the bullion van leftRead More