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Magu never said Coronavirus is caused by corruption- EFCC insists
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Magu never said Coronavirus is caused by corruption- EFCC insists

The EFCC has continued to maintain that its acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, did not say that the Coronavirus (Covid19) is caused by corruption. There was a video of Magu making this comment at the commission's passing out ceremony in Kaduna, which led to him trending last week. In the video, he stated, "Corruption is the biggest strategy to human kind. Your Excellency, corruption is worse than all the diseases now running about. And I strongly believe, Your Excellency, that even the coronavirus is caused by corruption." Initially, the commission denied the allegation, but in a recent statement, the EFCC insisted that Magu never made the claim that Coronavirus was caused by corruption. The statement, titled ‘Covid 19: Understanding what Magu said,’ clarified that Magu only asserted that c...
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The imprisonment of a woman and three others for possession of counterfeit notes
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The imprisonment of a woman and three others for possession of counterfeit notes

Four individuals, one being a woman, have been sentenced to a total of 160 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Yola, Adamawa State. They were found guilty of conspiracy and possession of counterfeit bank notes.   Hon. Justice Abdulazeez Anka presiding over the case, which was brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), ruled that each of the convicts would serve 10 years in prison for each of the four counts against them.   The ICPC officers involved in the case stated that three of the convicts, Hadiza Adamu Bello, Mohammed Dauda, and Bello Salisu, had traveled from Kaduna and were joined by the fourth convict, Ali Adamu, from Kano in March 2017. Their intention was to meet a native doctor, Hassan Bello, who was a counterfeiter...
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Nigerian man who waited for 23 years to become a father, dies 7 months after welcoming a set of twin boys
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian man who waited for 23 years to become a father, dies 7 months after welcoming a set of twin boys

Sad news emerged as a Nigerian man, Tony Abayomi Alder, passed away just 7 months after celebrating the arrival of his twin boys. The late Alder had patiently waited for 23 years to become a father. Ibukun Awosika, a businesswoman, took to Instagram to mourn his passing. In her tribute, she expressed gratitude for his dedication and described him as a faithful and loyal member of her team at Christian Missionary Fund for 25 years. She emphasized the impact he had in building an institution to serve the Lord through missionary support across Nigeria. Awosika also reflected on Alder's joy of finally becoming a father after such a long wait, albeit cut short after only 7 months. She acknowledged his love for God, his faithfulness as a husband to Toyin, and his affection for those around hi...
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Hollywood Icon Kirk Douglas Leaves Entire £61m Fortune to Charity, Excludes Son Michael Douglas
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Hollywood Icon Kirk Douglas Leaves Entire £61m Fortune to Charity, Excludes Son Michael Douglas

Kirk Douglas, the legendary Hollywood figure, has reportedly bequeathed his entire $61 million fortune to charitable causes.   The acclaimed actor and father of Michael Douglas passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the age of 103. His funeral took place two days later at the Westwood Memorial in Los Angeles.    According to the Mirror, Kirk allocated his full $60 million wealth to charity, neglecting to leave any inheritance to his son Michael, who already possesses a net worth of approximately $300 million.   The iconic Spartacus actor purportedly distributed his $61 million fortune by donating $50 million to be managed through the Douglas Foundation, which was established by Kirk and his wife, Anne. The foundation is dedicated to "assisting those who are u...
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Former Governor Peter Obi condemns use of excessive official vehicles
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former Governor Peter Obi condemns use of excessive official vehicles

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has labelled the use of over 20 cars by public officials as "madness". Speaking at Veritas University's convocation lecture on Saturday February 22, Obi revealed that he once utilized a 22-car convoy until he discovered that 13 were empty. He also criticized the practice of having around 20 policemen guarding individuals, deeming it irresponsible. In his words, “You see big people going round with 15 or 20 vehicles and causing confusion all over the place and disturbing public peace and everybody with his own big title. “If I was coming here with 20 policemen, to Nigerians, that shows I am ‘Your Excellency’. That is irresponsibility; it doesn’t happen anywhere in the world. “There is no place in the world that I have seen where one man mo...
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<article> SARS official tragically passes away while inside office in Lagos
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) named Christopher Akpan, who was assigned to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos State Command, passed away in his office while preparing for an operation. Accompanied by reports, Akpan, affectionately known as SO, had recently returned from the field and was in his office gearing up for another operation when the unfortunate incident occurred. Describing the incident, a police officer who requested anonymity disclosed, After returning from an operation and while preparing to lead his team in the arrest of some criminals, he was expected to change and join his team. Howe...
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Oshiomole and Wike Share Smiles at a Function in Delta
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Oshiomole and Wike Share Smiles at a Function in Delta

Adams Oshiomole, the APC National chairman, and Nyesom Wike, the Rivers state governor, engaged in a recent exchange of statements and counter statements, criticizing each other over the Supreme Court's verdict nullifying the election of former Bayelsa state governor-elect, David Lyon.   While Oshiomole declared that the judgment would not be obeyed, Wike criticized him for making a statement that could "lead to chaos in the country."   Despite their recent disputes, on February 23rd, both men put aside their political differences and were seen sharing smiles at the thanksgiving service for deputy senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege in Delta state.          
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Girl, 10, Saved After Being Kidnapped in 2018 and Sold for N800,000
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Girl, 10, Saved After Being Kidnapped in 2018 and Sold for N800,000

Rescued by Anambra Police Command, a 10-year-old girl, originally abducted from her parents in Akwa Ibom State in 2018, was found after being sold to a couple in Anambra for N800,000.   Anambra State Police Spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the arrest of the couple and revealed that they had changed the little girl's name from Favour Asuquo to Faith Ezeugwu.   Haruna stated;   "On February 21, a girl, approximately 10 years old and suspected to have been stolen from Akwa Ibom State since 2018, and sold to a couple in Anambra State for Eight Hundred Thousand Naira (#800,000), was rescued by Police detectives attached to 33 division, Onitsha following intelligence report. “Preliminary investigation revealed that...
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The denial of forging of NYSC exemption certificate by Bayelsa deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The denial of forging of NYSC exemption certificate by Bayelsa deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who was recently sworn in, has refuted claims of forging his National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) exemption certificate submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ewhrudjakpo assumed office after the Supreme Court nullified the election of David Lyon due to the presentation of forged certificates by his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, to INEC. It's worth recalling that last week, an Abuja Area Court instructed the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the forgery allegations raised against Ewhrudjakpo by a member of the APC, Benjamin Youdiowei. (Read here) In response to the accusation, the deputy governor, in a press briefing in Abuja today, Sunday, February 23rd, s...
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Suspected fake doctor arrested for working in Kaduna state hospital for 11 years
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Suspected fake doctor arrested for working in Kaduna state hospital for 11 years

After an investigation ordered by Governor Nasir El-Rufai, a suspected fake Medical Doctor, Saidu Ahmed Ya’u, has been brought before the Chief Magistrate court on charges of certificate forgery and impersonation.   Saidu Ahmed Ya’u had been employed as a medical doctor for over 11 years at Kaduna State Ministry of Health before his arrest.   A statement from the Attorney General of Kaduna State, Aisha Dikko, revealed that a committee was set up by the Ministry of Health to probe Saidu's claimed certificates, institutions attended, and his registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The investigation found that the certificates he presented were fake.   According to the statement, "Information gathered from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria and MDCN also rev...
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