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Controversy Over Tinubu’s Pardon for 22 Murderers, 28 Drug Traffickers, 41 Illegal Miners…
Recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exercised his powers as granted by Section 175 (1) a-d,).
According to section 175 (1) a-d) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended):
“The President may - (a) grant…
Lagos Businessman Excretes 127 Wraps of Cocaine as NDLEA Intercepts Drug Shipments to Europe,…
A 52-year-old businessman Ejiofor Godwin Emeka has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano following which a total of 127 wraps of…
JUST IN: Uche Nnaji Resigns As Minister of Science and Technology Over Certificate Forgery Scandal
The Minister of Innovation, Science and technology, Mr. Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji has resigned his position.
The Minister who has been enmeshed in certificate forgery scandal tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed…
Minister Nnaji Admits Forging Degree, NYSC Certificates as Federal High Court Hears Suit Today
The Federal High Court Abuja will today continue hearing on the certificate forgery suit filed by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Geoffery Uchechukwu Nnaji against the management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka…
NDLEA Arrests 5 Drug Kingpins, Seize 20.5kg UK-bound Cocaine Hidden in Cups, Body Cream, Hair Gel;…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully burst two major drug cartels behind six different consignments of cocaine concealed in walls of stainless cups, body cream and hair gel containers, leading to…
Armed Robbers Allegedly Kill Arise News Producer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu in Abuja
Somtochukwu Christelle Maduaagwu popularly know as "Sommie" was allegedly shot to death by armed robbers at her Katampe home in Abuja on Monday.
The circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident is still sketchy as security agencies…
NDLEA Intercepts Suppliers of Colorado, Opioid to Bandits, Arrests Two Cocaine, Heroin Kingpins
Two drug kingpins: Victor Nwosa and Felix Chika Obiegbu have been arrested by operatives of a Special Operations Unit (SOU) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after consignments of cocaine, heroin and…
Court Sentences Banker who Duped Job Seekers in CBN, FIRS, NDDC to 8Yrs in Prison
A Federal High Court sitting Abuja has sentenced a former banker and Legislative Aide (lawmaker unnamed), Mr. Goni Yilkan to eight years imprisonment for defrauding job seekers the sum of N120.5 million.
Yilkan had floated a fake…
US Secret Service Uncovers, Dismantles Electronic Threat Capable of Crippling New York Phone…
The U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday announced it has dismantled a network of electronic devices located throughout the New York tristate area that were used to conduct multiple telecommunications-related threats directed towards senior U.S.…
Enugu Police Arrests 38 in Connection with the Killing of Catholic Priest
The Enugu State Police Command over the weekend announced the arrest of 38 suspects in connection with the assassination of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya.
FACTSHEET reported that yet to be identified gunmen on Friday evening…