A mild drama unfolded yesterday at the Female Security Prisons, Kirikiri, Lagos, after a female banker who was released from prison, went wild in jubilation immediately the gates of the prison were flung open for her to go home. The woman (names withheld) was slammed with a four-month imprisonment, over a two count charge of conniving with some persons to fraudulently withdraw millions of naira from the Okokomaiko branch of a first generation bank, last year.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
US First Lady's Finance Details Leak on Internet
First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are the latest public figures who appear to have had their private financial information posted on a website. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the site, which has credit details on at least 18 US government officials and entertainment stars, reports Sky News.
Oshiomhole Blasts Works Minister over Edo Road Project
The war of words between Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and the Federal Ministry of Works headed by Mr. Mike Onolememen, has continued to inflame passion and controversy over the rightful ownership of the contract at five-junction in Benin City. The Federal Ministry of Works in a paid advertorial in a national newspaper on March 11 had laid claim of the road contract, an assertion which the governor described as “fraudulent.”
Okupe Confirms Pardon For Ex-convicts, Alamieyeisegha, Diya, Others
The Senior Special Assistant for Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe on Wednesday confirmed media reports that the Council of States has granted state pardon to the former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.
Why We Are Automating Parking In Markets — AMML
The Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) says the planned automation and timing of parking in markets managed by it in the federal capital city is borne out of continued strive for management efficiency; reduced turnaround time, enhanced security and better user-friendly environment.
Man Handcuffed To Hospital Bed Finally Arraigned, Granted Bail
Following a report by LEADERSHIP and the intervention of the National Human Right Commission (NHRC), Samaila Belllo, the man who was handcuffed to a hospital bed for one year, has been arraigned before an Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada and has been granted bail.
NHRC Begins Training Of Police Personnel
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has begun a nationwide training of police personnel following a request to that effect by the Inspector -General of Police (IGP) Mr.Abubakar Mohammed. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Prof. BemAngwe, stated this yesterday in Abuja in a statement by the commission’s Director, Public Affairs and Communications Department, Muhammad Nasir Ladan.
Terrorism: We’re Doing Our Best, Jonathan Tells International Community
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday assured the international community that his administration is putting intensive effort to curb terrorism and other criminal acts such as kidnapping and hostage taking in the country. Speaking when he received a 45-member trade delegation from the United States of America in his office, Jonathan reaffirmed that the federal government was working very hard to overcome Nigeria’s current security challenges, adding that government will continue to do everything possible to enhance the security of lives and investments in Nigeria.
Amnesty For Boko Haram: Senator Maccido Asks Rep to Apologise To The Sultan
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Ahmed Mohammed Maccido, yesterday, asked Hon. Bitrus Kaze (PDP, Plateau) to immediately apologise to the Sultan of Sokoto. He also warned him not to denigrate the office and person of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III. Maccido’s warning stemmed from Kaze’s condemnation of the Sultan over his call for amnesty for the Boko Haram sect.
UniAbuja Engineering Students To Be Transferred To Other Varsities
The engineering students in the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) are to be transferred to other universities in this year’s new academic session to complete their degrees. This was revealed to newsmen by the chairman of the staff team of the University of Abuja, Professor Chiedu Mafiana, at a press briefing held in Abuja, yesterday by the university.
Policeman Electrocution: Ogun Gives N.5m For Burial
The Ogun State Government yesterday in Abeokuta gave the sum of five hundred thousand naira (N500, 000) to the family of Mr. Sunday Joseph to help defray his burial expenses. Sunday Joseph, a police corporal was electrocuted last Sunday at Isale Igbein, Abeokuta. Handing over the cash to one of the wives of the deceased, Mrs. Martha Joseph at their police barracks residence at Isale Igbein, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Mr. Bayo Adeyemi described his demise as unfortunate and shocking.
Online Submissions Not Adopted For Recruitment – Interior Minister
Contrary to recent allegations by the Senate that the Ministry of Interior was aiding recruitment scam in the paramilitary services under it, especially the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) by opening an illegal website, the minister of interior, Comrade Abba Moro, has said that the ministry has never relied on online recruitment.
Senate, Reps Differ On Immunity For Lawmakers
The Senate yesterday distanced itself from moves by the House of Representatives to grant immunity to legislators in the country, declaring that such proposal would be turned down if presented to the Senate. Chairman, Senate Committee on Information, Media and Public Affairs, Enyinnaya Abaribe, told Senate correspondents at a briefing that the immunity already granted by the Legislative Powers and Privileges Act was adequate, hence seeking further immunity was misplaced.
NNPC Disagrees With Reps Over Unremitted N142.7bn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has faulted allegations by the House of Representative Committee on Finance headed by Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin which alleged that the Corporation was owing the federation account the sum of N142.7 billion in unremitted Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).
$5.5m judgment: Appeal Court Dismisses General Electric’s Appeal
The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt yesterday struck out the appeal filed by a United States multinational corporation with a strong presence in Nigeria, the General Electric (GE), against the $5.5million awarded against it for breach of contract by the Rivers State High Court.
Arrest Of Sen. Yerima: Reps Probe Alleged Human Rights Violation
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Police Affairs to investigate the alleged harassment, intimidation and human rights violation of Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima by men of the Nigeria Police. This followed the adoption of a motion moved as a matter of urgent national importance on the subject by Hon Ibrahim Shehu Gusau (ANPP, Zamfara), yesterday.
Senators Fault 2-year Marriage Restriction For Female Security Personnel
Senators has described as discriminatory and obnoxious a unified service rule which provides that female officers recruited into all military, Nigeria Police Force and para-military organisations must stay unmarried for two years after which she has to apply for express permission to marry. The provision is contained in Section 1(d) of the Official Gazette of No 15, Vol. 90 of March 2003.
State Assemblies Seek Financial Autonomy
Indications emerged, yesterday, in Minna that the Speakers of the 36 Houses of Assembly were intent on being financially autonomous. Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly Barrister Adamu Usman dropped this hint when he received members of Alliance For Credible Elections (ACE-Nigeria), led by its head of programmes, Sa’adatu Bowsan in his office.
Policemen Repel Attack On Gamboru Station, Kill 4 Gunmen
Unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants launched another attack on Gamboru Ngala Police Station, a border town in Ngala LGA of Borno State, but the policemen on duty repelled the attack, by killing four of the suspects while five of the policemen sustained serious injuries.
Diya, Alamieyeseigha, Shehu Yar’Adua, others get state pardon
A former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief D. S. P. Alamieyeseigha, was among those granted state pardon, as the Council of State met at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. Others were former Chief of General Staff, General Oladipo Diya; former Chief of Staff, Supreme Military Council, Major-General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua; Major Bello Magaji; Mohammed Lima Biu; Shettima Bulama; Major-General Abdulkareem Adisa and Major Segun Fadipe.
Demuren’s Sack: Stakeholders Foresee Dark Days In Aviation Sector
Stakeholders in the aviation industry have started reacting to the sack of the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) with many of them stating that his removal might mark a dark period for the aviation industry. Some of those who talked described the removal of the DG as unfortunate.
Gunmen shoot 3 teachers, headmaster in Kano
GUNMEN, on Tuesday, attacked a primary school at Hausawa quarters, in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, as they shot three teachers and a headmaster. According to a source, who preferred anonymity, the incident occurred around 8.30 a.m when the gunmen entered into the school premises and ordered everyone to lie down.
Damoche's Murde: 34 arrested LASU students face extra year
No fewer than 34 students of the Lagos State University have missed the first two days of the first semester examinations which begun on Monday. The students were detained by the police following the killings of two students of the institution. They were released on Tuesday evening.
Oyerinde’s murder: Oshiomhole, Adoke fight in Aso Rock
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Muhammed Adoke, nearly exchanged blows inside the Council Chambers before the commencement of Tuesday’s Council of State meeting while arguing over the handling of the prosecution of Oshiomhole’s late aide’s murder case.
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