Crime
Emefiele: I Was Forced To Give $600,000 Bribe For Contract Payment – Witness
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
Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Two In Taraba Governor’s Community, Others Near Nigerian Army Barracks
Two persons, including a toddler, have been killed following an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen in some communities in the Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The communities are;Read More
ISWAP Terrorists Claim Responsibility For Another Attack In Suleja Town Near Nigeria’s Capital, Abuja, Killing Of Policeman
The Islamic State-backed faction of the Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād has claimed responsibility for the killing ofRead More
Ekiti Police Arrest Herders’ Union, Miyetti Allah Leader, Ruling APC Chieftain For Alleged Kidnapping, Killing Of Victim Despite Receiving Ransom
The Ekiti State Police Command says it has arrested the Sarkin Fulani in the state and chieftain of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Abashe Adamu and a formerRead More
PDP Asks FG To Recall, Investigate Ex-Army Chief, Buratai Under Fire For Stealing Of Arms Funds, Corruption
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the recent allegations levelled against the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (Rtd). Flavision hadRead More
Governor Akeredolu Mandates Churches, Schools, Hotels, Other Public Places In Ondo To Install CCTV Cameras
As part of efforts to beef up security in the state, the Ondo State Government has mandated the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in all public facilities and privateRead More