Okupe, LP Presidential campaign DG sentence to two years imprisonment for money laundering
The Director General of the campaign council of the Labour Party (LP), Dr. Doyin Okupe has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a high court sitting in Abuja, for breaching the money laundering act. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Okupe was found guilty of 26 out of a 59-count charge preferred against him…
CSOs raises alarm over plots to remove Emefiele on trump up terrorism charges
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised the alarm over plots to oust Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), from office on trumped-up terrorism charges. Addressing a press conference in Abuja , Tochukwu Ohazuruike, convener of the coalition, alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has “secretly” filed…
Updated: Kaduna attacks, death toll rises to 39
The death toll in the attack on Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state have risen to 39 following the discovery of 11 more corpses. Earlier reports had put the number of deaths at 28, with several people reportedly missing. A source in the area said the…
Terrorists invade two Kaduna communities, kill 28, raze houses
At least 28 people have been killed in an attack on Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state. It was learnt that among those killed, were a man, his wife and son. Several others were said to be missing while many houses were reportedly burnt. A community…
Northern CAN honours, Oritsejafor, Olaiya, two others
The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 northern states and the federal capital territory (FCT), has conferred awards on the former President of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. Oritsejafor was honoured alongside, Philip Olaiya, a former chairman of the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), John Achimugu, a lawyer and Andrew Yakubu, former managing director…