N62m fraud against serving Police Officer German-based Nigerian send SOS to IGP
A German-based Nigerian, Dickson Utuke, who alleged N62 million fraudulent enrichment against a serving Police Officer in Lagos, has sent a save-our-soul plea to the Inspector-General of Police, Hafiz Ringim over what he tagged, ‘illegal release of exhibit vehicles’ recovered from the Police Officer. Mr. Utuke had, in October, last year, reported to the Inspector-General of Police monitoring unit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja that he engaged the Inspector serving at Area F, Ikeja, Lagos, and who incidentally is his in-law, in his importation business concerns only for him to divert his hard-earned money into personnel use.
Tiv/Fulani clash claims 17 in Benue
No fewer than 17 persons have been reported killed in Tyotegh council ward in Gwer West local area of Benue State following reprisal attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen on the indigenous community.
Man with 4,054 voters’ cards nabbed
A middle aged man, Obinna Micheal Chukwuemeka, has been arrested by Imo State Police Command for being in possession of 4,054 duplicate copies of voters registration cards.
Food poisoning scare causes stampede in Ibadan
THERE was stampede in some parts of Ibadan metropolis yesterday over rumours of poisoned food being distributed to some pupils.
NNPC re-tools for transformation
Determined to position the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on the irreversible path of growth and sustained development, the Federal Government on Thursday approved the promotion and redeployment of some top Management staff across the Corporation’s Divisions and strategic Business Units.
6 killed at Ikole-Ekiti over relocation of varsity
Following the decision of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to relocate the newly established Federal University of Agriculture from Ikole Ekiti, to Oye Ekiti, no fewer than six people have been feared killed with numerous other wounded in Ikole Ekiti Thursday, when the aggrieved people of the community staged a violent protest over the decision of Federal Government.
NSE appeals order banning suspension of members
Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has lodged an appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos, against the order of a Federal High Court, Lagos, which restrained it and the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, from suspending some former Council members of the NSE from capital market activities over an alleged N1.36 billion-shared bonus crises in the Exchange last year.
5 arrested over human trafficking in Maiduguri
FIVE persons suspected to be engaging in human trafficking have been arrested at Banki, a border town 126 km from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, by men of the Nigerian Immigration Services, border patrol team while they were about crossing over to Cameroun republic.
US indicates interests in Plateau crisis
The United States of America, USA, has expressed interest in bringing an end to the recurring crisis in Plateau State to ensure smooth general elections in April.
Security operatives demolish kidnappers’ camp in Imo
Landlords or families who harbour criminals, strangers and persons of doubtful integrity in their premises are now in for serious trouble, following the full implementation of the provisions of the anti-kidnapping law in the state.
Dana Air partners firm on online booking
Dana Air has got into partnership with an information search portal, ConnectNigeria.com, to provide flight deals, including discounts on air tickets, to its new and existing customers.
