The attention of Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has been drawn to a misleading article by Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi which claims that military generals contributed money to secure the recent release of Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired) who was held captive for 56 days. This article clearly contradicts the efforts made by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma by embarking on Search and Rescue Operation to secure the release of the Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired) in addition to other non-kinetic efforts. The publication includes an appreciation message from the senior officer, thanking other senior officers and civilian counterparts for their material…
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In furtherance to the rapid needs assessment following the recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with other stakeholders, have commenced the profiling of displaced persons in various camps. The team also visited the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos, where several wounded victims are currently receiving treatment. Dr. Aring A., the hospital’s Medical Director, informed the NEMA team that while some of the victims have been treated and discharged, those with more severe injuries have been referred to tertiary medical facilities. As of the time of the visit,…
The Governing Board, Advisory Council and Staff of Noble Brains Academy, Ilorin, felicitate with our Member of the Governing Board, Chief Ayodele Afo Afolabi, on his installation ceremony as Otun Basorun Ijaye of Ijaye town in Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo state. This prestigious title comes in recognition of his genuine passion and dedication towards community development, infrastructural provisions and philanthropy services. Moreover, Chief Afolabi has leveraged his positions and international connections in accelerating development of Ijaye town. Speaking at the installation ceremony, the Onijaye of Ijaye land, His Royal Highness, Oba Lasisi Akano Oladimeji, charged Chief Afolabi to…
The attention of Kaduna State Police Command has been drawn to a comment made on a Facebook book post credited to one Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), which has been making rounds on various social media platforms with the caption “Kaduna Police Officer Threatens Retaliation Against Southerners in Uromi Killings”. To set the record straight, Hadian Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor a personnel of Kaduna State Police Command. It is pertinent to note that his picture captured on Police Uniform as displayed on the Social Media, which is an improper dressing, is that of him when…
By Miriam Humbe The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of 17 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts, sitting in Benin City. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The convicts are: Ekene Ezerioha, Ayeleso Ayodeji Richard, Prince Unity Igbinekaro, Marvelous Adebor, Osayande Oseh, Chukwuebuka James Edozie, Clinton Osayi Okojie, Chinedu Ugwu Kingsley, Emmanuel Ezeala, Isioma Christopher, Adebayo Ayomide, Ubaro Best, Junior Oboh, Chieye Goodluck, Lucky James Isioma, Jeremiah Okwuezuru Nwadiashi, and Destiny Grace. They…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Okotie-Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, has arraigned a Sierra Leonean, Alhaji Ahmed Shaw, for non-declaration of the sum of $90,000 (Ninety Thousand United States Dollars) before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The defendant was arrested on March 3, 2025 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for non-declaration of the sum of…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, April 3, 2025 secured a final forfeiture of two properties to the federal government before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The properties are located in FCT, Abuja and Kano state. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Friday by the EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. Both properties which are linked to Aminu Sidi Garunbabba, a senior staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Services, FIRS are a four bedroom terrace masonite with boys quarter, situated in Barumark Groove Estate, Plot 667 Cadastral Zone BO3, Wuye…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja on Thursday, April 3, 2025 fixed May 15, 2025 for the trial of former Deputy Director, Highways, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, alongside a surveyor, Sulaiman Abdulkadir Muhammed of the Department of Highways and Planning. This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. They duo is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a three-count charge, bordering on diversion and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N1,936,961,649.00…
By Miriam Humbe Justice A.O.Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, April 4, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Igboezue Emeka to one month imprisonment for money laundering. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The convict was arrested on February 12, 2025 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for false currency declaration to the tune of $40,000 (Forty Thousand United States of America Dollars). The NCS had, on the same day, handed him over to the…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions DNFBPs, have restated their resolve to strengthen and deepen the existing collaboration between them in order to support Nigeria’s bid to exit the Financial Action Task Force, FATF grey list. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. This agreement was reached recently when the newly appointed Director of the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering SCUML, Harry Erin, paid strategic courtesy visits to critical stakeholders, including Association of Trustees and Segilola Resources Operating Limited,…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has said reforming the Scheme’s Mobilization process has become necessary in the contemporary world. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. Speaking in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop, he said that NYSC Management recognised that the world was changing rapidly and the Scheme must adapt its strategies to reflect the current realities. General Nafiu said that the theme: “Reforming Corps Mobilisation in the Contemporary Nigerian Society: Challenges and Prospects”,…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa has commended the Management of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC for its proactive and digitalized efforts in mobilisation process, towards curbing certificate racketeering involving some foreign trained graduates within West Africa. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Alausa also hailed the Scheme for resolving the lingering issue of OND part-time graduates with full-time HND who were previously exempted from National Service. The Minister stated this on Friday when the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General…