Tag: arrest

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YNaijaFebruary 27, 2023

Police arrest lecturer in possession of 17 BVAS machines

On Sunday, the Nigerian Police arrested a middle-aged man named Gabriel Agabi on suspicion of impersonation and for having 17 ...

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YNaijaFebruary 8, 2023

ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers; NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: ICPC ...

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YNaijaFebruary 7, 2023

We’ll work for his victory – Buhari declares support for Tinubu; Court orders arrest of EFCC Chairman, Bawa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: We’ll ...

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YNaijaFebruary 6, 2023

EFCC arrests bank manager in Abuja for ‘hoarding N29m new notes’

The operations manager of a commercial bank in the federal capital territory was reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial ...

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YNaijaFebruary 2, 2023

‘Serial entrepreneur’ selling new naira notes on social media arrested by ICPC

One Oluwadarasimi Emma has been detained for allegedly selling new naira notes on social media, according to the Independent Corrupt ...

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YNaijaJanuary 17, 2023

Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for; Chatham House: Peter Obi did not share questions like APC Candidate – Ken Okonkwo| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Wike ...

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YNaijaJanuary 10, 2023

Buhari urges Nigerians to vote for Tinubu and APC candidates; I hope to retire in peace and relocate to Katsina – Buhari | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari urges Nigerians to vote for Tinubu and APC candidates I hope to retire in peace and relocate to Katsina ...

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YNaijaJanuary 6, 2023

Youths will not leave Nigeria under my presidency – Peter Obi; Obasanjo punished me and Lagos people – Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Youths will not leave Nigeria under my presidency – Peter Obi Obasanjo punished me and Lagos people – Tinubu Police ...

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YNaijaDecember 20, 2022

Court action prevents DSS from arresting Emefiele for terrorist funding

A federal high court in Abuja has denied the request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and imprison ...

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Ado AminuDecember 15, 2020

Tems and Omah Lay are paying the price of Nigeria’s poor standing as the world’s largest black nation

As singers, Tems and Omah Lay remain in prison custody while they await trial on charges of breaking lockdown protocol ...

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Alexander OnukwueApril 26, 2018

Dino Melaye has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, but should we write him off?

Jumping out of a moving truck is something you do when attempting an escape either from possible kidnappers or to ...

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AzeezJanuary 24, 2018

The Big 5: EFCC arrests Patience Jonathan’s sister, Melaye accuses NNPC of corrupt practices, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed ...

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tosin adesinaJanuary 20, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Another DSS attack on a religious figure for not supporting the government

President Buhari’s tenure as a military dictator in the 1980’s was characterised by forced kidnappings and illegal arrests. Those acts ...

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ToluDecember 26, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Police say Praiz was rude to men in uniform; Khloe Kardashian reveals she’s 6 months pregnant | More stories

Here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment while the world celebrated Christmas yesterday. Lagos state Police ...

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AzeezDecember 22, 2017

Malami still has no clue why Innoson boss was arrested

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said he does not know why the Economic and ...

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AzeezDecember 21, 2017

Innoson’s CEO wants an explanation from the EFCC after intentionally ignoring one

Chief Executive Officer of Innooson Group, Innocent Chukwuma has rejected his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial ...

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AzeezDecember 7, 2017

ICPC arrests judge for alleged demand of N200m bribe

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission has arrested a retired Appeal Court judge, Justice Mohammed Tsamiya, for allegedly ...

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AzeezNovember 23, 2017

Preventing EFCC from arresting Ekpeyong, Oke is obstruction of justice – SERAP

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the rivalry between the Economic and ...

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AzeezNovember 22, 2017

Ekpeyong, Oke must be brought to justice – Magu

Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said will continue going after former director-general of ...

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AzeezNovember 12, 2017

Jonathan sacked me for arresting ‘his person’ – Ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri has said she is thankful former President Goodluck Jonathan ...

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EzinneNovember 8, 2017

The Thread: “Bobrisky isn’t under arrest; Idris is” | TwitterNG reacts to Bobrisky’s arrest

According to Twitter newscasters, Nigeria’s favourite Snapchat sensation, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, who goes by Bobrisky, has been arrested. Bobrisky got ...

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AzeezOctober 30, 2017

Police arrest 200 cows for invading farmland

The police in Adamawa have arrested 200 cows for invading a farmland at Yolde-Pate in Yola South Local Government Area. Adamawa ...

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AzeezOctober 23, 2017

Arrest wanted ex-pension boss now | Sagay tells EFCC

The President of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) has urged the Federal Government and the Economic ...

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AzeezOctober 8, 2017

Order Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition from the UK | Kinsman tells court

Ugochukwu Kenneth, a native of Afara Village, in Abia State has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja for ...

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AzeezOctober 4, 2017

Magu should be arrested and presented before November 7 | Reps order

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against the Acting Chairman of the Economic ...

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AzeezOctober 2, 2017

Arrest of our commissioners is a show of lawlessness – Ekiti govt

The Ekiti State government has described as unconstitutional, the arrest of two of its Commissioners by the Economic and Financial ...

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AzeezSeptember 29, 2017

You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC

The Ekiti State government has said the arrest of Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo, and the Accountant General, Mrs Yemisi ...

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AzeezSeptember 23, 2017

Police release journalist arrested for reporting diversion of relief items

Benue State Police Command has released a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria Mr Emmanuel Antswen, arrested over a story ...

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AzeezSeptember 23, 2017

Benue police arrest reporter over IDPs protest story

The Benue Police Command has arrested a NAN reporter, Emmanuel Atswen over a report on the protest by IDPs at the ...

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AzeezSeptember 23, 2017

Police arrests 34 Peace Corps officials in Lagos

The Lagos state police command has announced the arrest of 34 officials of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, a para-military ...

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