Why kidnappers target NYSC members — Security experts
The abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Imo State has brought into sharper focus the growing danger facing young Nigerians travelling to or from orientation camps and places of primary assignment.
Court grants Jude Okoye 50m bail in $1m, £34k theft case
A Lagos Special Offences Court has granted bail to Jude Okoye, former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, in an ongoing trial over an alleged theft of $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi, presiding over the case, granted Okoye bail in the sum of N50 million with two sureties in like sum. The court […]
EFCC grills Tinubu’s ex-minister over alleged N138m fraud
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, grilled former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, procurement violations, and diversion of public funds totalling N138,413,253.89. At the time of this report, it was gathered operatives of anti-graft agency were still interrogating the former Minister. These funds, […]
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele
In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Ayokunle Faji stated that the sum was proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities and must be forfeited to the federal government.
Updated: Senator Natasha suspended for six months
Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months amid the sexual harassment allegation she levied against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Canada announces 70,000 new job opportunities for youth in hospitality, marketing, construction
The Government of Canada is set to provide 70,000 job opportunities for young people this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.
