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In a recent development, a Nigerian Army Special Court-martial, based in Abuja, has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Maj. Gen. Umaru Mohammed, the former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL). The court’s decision comes after Maj. Gen. Umaru Mohammed faced charges on 18 counts, including forgery, misappropriation of funds, and…
The recent invasion of Israel by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, has sent shockwaves through the region and raised questions about the motivations behind this unprecedented escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While it’s challenging to pinpoint a single cause, several factors have contributed to this violent episode. A Provocative Trigger: Recent Events at the Temple…
In a stunning turn of events, Hamas militants executed an unexpected and unprecedented attack on Israel, breaching the blockaded Gaza Strip and infiltrating nearby Israeli towns. The attack occurred during a major Jewish holiday, resulting in dozens of casualties and abductions. Under the cover of a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas fighters made their…
In a significant legal development, Justice Malami Dogondaji of the Sokoto State High Court has delivered a verdict that sent a clear message against financial fraud. Ahmad Abubakar Ahmad, a fake bureau de change operator, was convicted and sentenced to 87 years in prison for criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretense…
In a relentless effort to quell the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) terrorists in Imo State, the troops of Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA II conducted a successful clearance operation on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This operation, aimed at capturing the fleeing terrorists responsible…
In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced two of the four defendants who were alleged to have kidnapped Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, to 20 years imprisonment each. The verdict was delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, who found the defendants, Kelvin Ezeigbe and Frank Azuekor, guilty of the…
In a landmark judgment, Justice R. A. Osodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced a businessman, Kolawole Erinle, to twelve (12) years in prison for his involvement in a $1.4 million fraud case. The conviction comes after a lengthy legal process that spanned several years. Kolawole Erinle, along with his company,…
In a startling revelation, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, disclosed that the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, experienced severe adverse reactions after being administered three injections by a nurse on September 12, 2023. CP Owohunwa made this revelation during a press briefing held on Friday at the Lagos…
In adherence to the directive of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (Ag. IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to ensure a safer cyber space in Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has successfully arrested two individuals involved in criminal activities including conspiracy, identity theft, and romance scams. Ongoing efforts are underway to apprehend additional suspects…
In a significant development, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Law Faculty at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), following allegations of sexual misconduct. The arrest was carried out at the request of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), which had previously invited Ndifon for questioning…