EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The Punch reports that the indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Abuja ederal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. According to the report, Sirika is…

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JAMB sanctions officials for “harassing” hijab-wearing candidate, says it has no policy barring candidates from wearing religious outfits

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it has no policy barring candidates from sporting the religious paraphernalia peculiar to their religious persuasions. The board stated this in a statement on Sunday while reacting to the alleged  harassment of a female Hijab-wearing candidate during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) at  Bafuto Institute, Ile-Iwe…

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Gunmen kill Taraba monarch, injure one

By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo Gunmen on Thursday night invaded Sansani community, Gasol Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing the traditional ruler, Alhaji Abdulmutalib Nuhu. The gunmen were said to have stormed the community at about 9pm and headed straight to the palace of the third class chief. Nuhu Salihu, an elder brother to…

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EFCC declares Yahaya Bello, ex- Kogi governor wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi state , Yahaya Bello,  wanted over alleged N80 billion financial crimes. The commission in a statement on Wednesday  asked anyone with useful information on Bello’s whereabouts to contact it or the nearest police station. The statement reads: “The public is…

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