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Thursday, 11 May 2017

Court Sends Ex-Abuja Minister Bala Mohammed To Prison .

A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed, was on Wednesday remanded in the Kuje Maximum Prison over allegations of fraud. Mr. Mohammed was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on a six-count charge for alleged abuse of office while he served as Minister of the FCT. He was brought before a High Court of the FCT for his alleged involvement in the collection of gratification to the tune of N550 million, while in office as minister. He is also accused of failing to declare properties belonging to him.

news | Unknown 03:13

Two Nigerian-Canadians Arrested In Toronto For Fraud, Theft .

Among the items seized during the investigation include a $10,000 pair of crocodile leather shoes, 37 stolen credit cards, $310,000 worth of wristwatches, $390,000 worth of clothing, jewelry and liquor, $39,000 in cash, hundreds of pieces of stolen mail, and several notebooks containing personal information of at least 5,000 residents of the greater Toronto area.

news | Unknown 03:09

Buhari Names Osinbajo 'Coordinator Of Nation's Affairs,' Not 'Acting President'

A letter sent by the president to the Senate, notifying lawmakers of his trip, however raised questions Tuesday about Mr. Osinbajo’s powers after Mr. Buhari failed to address him as “acting president”.

news | Unknown 02:56

Nigerian Army Appoints New Commanders And Staff Officers For Some Formations And Units .

The Nigerian Army last week posted 147 officers into Operation LAFIYA DOLE, and to some Divisions, formations and training schools, the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General