Killing over alleged blasphemy rocks Sokoto
Tension has gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis following the stabbing of controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, shortly after he conducted the Jumu’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of the metropolis.
Man, 86, in court for allegedly stealing maize
The police on Tuesday arraigned a 86-year-old man, Buhari Musa, who allegedly stole N10,000 worth of maize. Musa, who resides at Itanla area of Ado-Ekiti, is facing trial for stealing before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp. Johnson Okunade, told the court that the defendant […]
Makinde begins relocation of beggars to Akinyele resettlement centre
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Tuesday, commenced the relocation of beggars from the shanties on Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre. The evacuation process, which started months ago, formally commenced at 7 a.m. on Tuesday following a tour of the new site by Arewa community leaders and […]
I receive death threats; civil servants use ‘emergency contracts’ to steal— Bawa, EFCC boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that he receives death threats often.
90% of money laundering is through real estate— EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said that 90 percent of money laundering is done through the real estate sector.
We’re not on vengeance mission in Abia —Army
The Nigerian Army, Monday, said that no member of its troops was killed in Abia State even as it dismissed allegations that soldiers have been embarking on a revenge mission against innocent people in Ohafia local government of the state.
