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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians
10Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians

The Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna was attacked by gunmen who abducted four seminarians. The incident occurred at the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kakau, along the Kaduna-Abuja road. The Registrar of the school, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Joel Usman, confirmed the abduction, stating that armed bandits stormed the school between 10.30pm and 11pm. "Good Shepherd Major Seminary was attacked by armed bandits between 10.30 and 11pm. After a headcount of students with security agents, four seminarians have been declared missing. Kindly say a prayer for their release," Usman said. The police have been informed, and investigations are underway. An image of the article can be seen below.
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians
10Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians

An incident of abducting four seminarians from the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kakau, along the Kaduna-Abuja Road, has been reported. The Registrar of the school, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Joel Usman, confirmed that armed bandits raided the school around 10.30-11pm and took the seminarians. The police have been informed, and an investigation is underway. Let's hope for the safe release of the abductees.
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EFCC Searches Shehu Sani’s Home in Abuja Over Alleged Fraud
8Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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EFCC Searches Shehu Sani’s Home in Abuja Over Alleged Fraud

Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out a search at the Abuja residence of former Senator Shehu Sani on December 8th. The raid, which took place at the apartment in Wuse, Abuja around 3:30pm, aimed to find evidence against the ex-Kaduna senator.   Last week, Sani was arrested by the anti-corruption agency for allegedly extorting $20,000 from Sani Daudu, the owner of ASD Motors. The former senator, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district from 2015 to 2019, reportedly accepted the money from Dauda with the promise of passing it on to Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the EFCC.     
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Court halts further demolition of Saraki’s property
7Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Court halts further demolition of Saraki’s property

A restraining injunction has been issued by a Kwara State High Court, preventing the Kwara State Government from carrying out any further demolition of late Olusola Saraki’s property.   The demolition of Ile Arugbo, which served as the political home of the late Kwara politician, caused varied reactions in recent days.   The judgement was delivered in Ilorin on Monday January 6, ordering the Kwara state government not to approach the land for any construction or activities until the Motion on Notice is determined.   Abdulazeez Ibrahim, one of the Saraki family’s lawyers, mentioned in an interview with The Nation that the court injunction was not served to the involved parties due to its late procurement at the close of work on Monday.   “It was true that we s...
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Shehu Sani refuses lie detector test, vows to swear on Quran in $24,000 extortion scandal
7Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Shehu Sani refuses lie detector test, vows to swear on Quran in $24,000 extortion scandal

Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, declined to take a lie detector test regarding the alleged extortion of $24,000 from Alhaji Sani Dauda, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ASD Motors. Instead of the polygraph test, Sani expressed his preference to swear by the Holy Qur’an. It is speculated that he may undergo the polygraph test with his wife on January 7, after being moved from his detention cell to the Polygraph Clinic in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) annex in Wuse 2, Abuja. The Nation reported his statement as follows; “I won’t take the test; I do not trust the machine. I am not sure whether or not the machine is working well. Instead of polygraph, give me the Holy Qur’an to swear with.” A source reveal...
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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad Denies Involvement in N4m Scandal with Shehu Sani
5Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad Denies Involvement in N4m Scandal with Shehu Sani

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Muhammad has distanced himself from the case involving former Senator Shehu Sani, who is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged extortion.   Earlier reports from LIB alleged that the lawmaker from Kaduna central senatorial district had solicited money from Sani Dauda, owner of ASD Motors, to influence the outcome of Dauda's court cases using connections with the CJN and other judges.   In a statement released on Sunday, January 5, Muhammad stated that he has never met Sani and denied any connection to the case. The CJN also pledged to ensure that those spreading such false accusations would be held accountable.   The statement reads, "Our attention has been drawn to the story circulating in some n...
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Tragic Loss: Prof. Simon Mallam and Five Others Killed in Kaduna Gas Explosion
5Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Loss: Prof. Simon Mallam and Five Others Killed in Kaduna Gas Explosion

On Saturday, a devastating gas explosion in the Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna Metropolis claimed the lives of six individuals, including Professor Simon P. Mallam, a prominent physicist and the chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. Professor Mallam had visited a barber's shop near the site of the explosion, identifiable by his green Toyota Highlander parked outside. Tragically, he was among those trapped when the building collapsed, leading to his untimely demise. The inferno resulting from the explosion completely razed the building housing the gas shop. A statement from the Kagoro community, confirming Prof. Mallam's death, was shared by Francis Donatus Gwaza: “We the Kagoro community regret to announce the death of one of our prominent sons of the land on his way back fr...
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Photos of Gas Explosion in Kaduna, Causing Fear and Many Deaths
4Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Photos of Gas Explosion in Kaduna, Causing Fear and Many Deaths

At least 3 people have been reported dead in a tragic gas explosion that took place at the Sabon Tasha area in Kaduna state on Saturday, January 4th. The explosion occurred at a gas station located by the main road opposite the Total Filling station, at the always busy Sabon Tasha at approximately 1 pm.   The blast caused extensive damage to the victims' bodies. Security personnel were observed clearing body parts from the road.   An eyewitness, Philip Kambai, who narrowly escaped the blast, recounted his experience, “I had just finished getting my haircut and was leaving when I heard a loud boom! I fell to the ground but managed to get up. Then I saw fire. I immediately sought cover behind and climbed a fence, sustaining injuries in the process. Anoth...
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NERC introduces a 78% increase in electricity tariffs
4Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NERC introduces a 78% increase in electricity tariffs

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an immediate directive for the review of electricity tariffs in the country on Saturday, January 4th. The order was issued to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DISCos) on December 31, 2019, as stated on the commission’s website in a joint statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Joseph Momoh, and the Commissioner for Legal, License & Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye. The directive affects the following electricity distribution companies: Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, Jos Electricity Distribution Company, K...
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EFCC gets court order to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days
3Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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EFCC gets court order to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days

The court authorizes the EFCC to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to detain Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central, for a period of 14 days.   Sani was accused of extorting Sani Dauda, the owner of ASD Motors, by allegedly demanding $10,000 in November 2019. Additionally, he allegedly promised to pass the money on to EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. Sani was also accused of soliciting N4m to be given to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko, concerning a case he allegedly claimed would not progress further.   According to the anti-graft agency, the 14-day detention order against Shehu Sani will facilitate a thorough investigation into the case.
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