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Jan

31

2024

The EFCC uncovers religious organisation financing terrorism, links it to another N7 billion fraud.

Economy, Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, DSS/EFCC, Economy, Insecurity, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism

Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), claims that the anti-graft organisation has discovered a religious group that is using money laundering to support terrorists. At a discussion on "Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption" on Wednesday in Abuja, Olukoyede revealed the information. He also claimed that N7 billion in fraud proceeds had been linked to a different religious organisation. He mentioned that the country's religious groups, institutions, sects, and bodies had been proven to be involved in money laundering by the EFCC. Olukoyede claimed that after money laundering was linked to one of…

Jan

31

2024

By Kalu Odinakachi

African disunity is signalled by exodus of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, from ECOWAS.

News, Opinion, PoliticsAfrica, ECOWAS, Insecurity, Security, World News

The decision of the said Countries to depart from the West African economic Bloc known as ECOWAS confirms how truly disunited the African continent has been. Consequent upon the usurpation of power by the Military that removed the elected Presidents of the aforementioned States, things have not been in their normal shape as several sanctions were slammed by the United Nations as measures to get the military leaders to reverse their actions by restoring the toppled constituted government to power. One would not forget in a hurry the level of corruption and misrule the citizens of these countries have undergone…

Jan

30

2024

By David Okoye

President Tinubu Condemns Killing of Ekiti Traditional Rulers and Orders Swift Action

NewsCrime, Ekiti State

President Bola Tinubu expresses deep grief and condemnation over the tragic killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, namely the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola. In response to this mindless and brutal act, President Tinubu pledges that the perpetrators will face justice. The president extends condolences to the families and subjects of the traditional rulers, as well as Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the people of Ekiti State, acknowledging the profound impact of this agonizing development. President Tinubu goes further to direct immediate action for the rescue of kidnapped…

Jan

30

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Nwifuru Leads APC’s Charge for Victory in Ebonyi South Senatorial By-Election

NewsPolitics

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State is confident of securing victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming February 3 by-election for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District. Speaking at a rally in Afikpo Local Government Area, Governor Nwifuru, who hails from Ebonyi North Senatorial District, expressed unwavering confidence in the APC's success. Governor Nwifuru assured supporters that the electoral task was manageable and conveyed his readiness to match efforts with opponents. Addressing the APC candidate, Prof. Anthony Ani, the governor emphasized the candidate's ordained victory and highlighted his recent entry into politics. Governor Nwifuru urged the people of…

Jan

30

2024

By David Okoye

Three Police Officers Dismissed Over Armed Robbery

NewsCrime, Ogun State

Inspector Taiwo Kolawole, Inspector John Ogbe, and Cpl Idowu Sunday of the Ijebu-Ife division were fired by Police Commissioner Abiodun Alamutu of Ogun state for their roles in armed robbery and extortion. The information was made public on Tuesday during a parade at the Eleweran Police Headquarters in Abeokuta, where 27 other suspects—including cultists, armed robbers, and kidnappers—as well as the sacked policemen were introduced. The dismissal came after a report by Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode student Kashimao Emmanuel, which resulted in the arrest of the cops and a citizen, driver Adesiyan Mathew. Emmanuel claimed that…