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By Taiye Agbaje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Alhaji Bello Bodejo, National President, Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, on alleged money laundering to the tune of 2.63 million US dollars. Bodejo, who was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo on 12 counts, pleaded not guilty to the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/375/2026. The News…
By Admin *JOS* – The 2026 World Blood Donor Day celebration in Nigeria has sparked controversy following allegations of irregularities in the recognition of the country’s highest voluntary blood donors. The event, marked nationwide and attended by representatives of the World Health Organization, WHO, was meant to honour individuals with the highest number of voluntary,…
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has been decorated as the Patron of Special Marshals by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in recognition of his laudable support and commitment to saving lives on the highways. The governor was on Wednesday decorated during the Investiture/Award Dinner hekd in Lokoja as part of the…
By Emmanuel Antswen The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the Federal Government, on Wednesday distributed food items to 6,403 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) households in Benue. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, at the flag-off of the distribution at the IDPs Mega Camp in Makurdi, said the food items…
By Udoh Umoh The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested a suspected vehicle thief and recovered the vehicle in a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday. John said operatives of the command on Sunday at about 1730hours,…
By Taiye Agbaje An FCT High Court sitting in Maitama on Wednesday awarded a fine of N10 million against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over defamatory comments against Dr Olu Agunloye, former Minister of Power and Steel. Justice Peter Kekemeke, in a judgment on a rights suit filed by Agunloye through his lawyer,…
By Thompson Yamput Corps Marshall Shehu Mohammed of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has arrived Lokoja for the Investiture of Gov. Ahmed Ododo as the Patron of the Corps’ Special Marshal The corps marshal was received on arrival at Banda in Lokoja by Dr.Suberu Yusuf-John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Road…
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue Command on Wednesday, has arrested and paraded five male suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of vandalized materials. The paraded suspects were Gbenda Nyiter, Tersoo Bawa, Hanmakwagh James, Jeremiah Uker and Moses Ikyobo. The Command Public Relations Officer, Mr Michael Ejelikwu…
By Taiye Agbaje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Mr Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director, Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), on alleged money laundering offences. Dikko, who was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 12-count charge, pleaded not guilty. The News…
By Emmanuel Antswen The Benue chapter of the United States (U.S.) Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN), on Tuesday organised its maiden Leadership Summit. The summit, held at the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi had more than 400 participants in attendance. Speaking, Dr Terese Akpem, leader of alumni in Benue, said that the summit…
