Edo Taskforce Arrests Woman for Attempted Human Trafficking to India
The Edo State Taskforce on Human Trafficking has detained a 42-year-old woman named Juliet Ukhurebor for allegedly trying to traffic someone. Officials caught the suspect at her shrine in Benin City, where they found a native pot with concoctions as evidence. Pauline Irusota, the taskforce secretary, told reporters in Benin City that Juliet Ukhurebor was […]
Ex- Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, Collapsed in Court
Former Power Minister, Saleh Mamman, collapsed in court, delaying his hearing. He entered the courtroom with wet clothes. The judge, Justice Omotosho, asked why Mamman was sweating or if it was raining. Mamman said water was poured on him. EFCC lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, told the court about Mamman’s health issues discussed outside the courtroom. […]
Supreme Court Rules Against Governors Dissolving Local Government Councils
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has declared that governors do not possess the legal authority to dissolve democratically elected local government councils. The apex court emphasized that such actions by governors constitute a direct violation of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivering the lead judgement, criticized governors for […]
EFCC to Charge Former Minister Of Power Saleh Mamman for ₦33 Billion Money Laundering Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to arraign Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power, on July 11, over accusations of involvement in a ₦33 billion money laundering scheme. Mamman faces a comprehensive 12-count charge, including conspiracy to commit money laundering and the illicit possession and use of proceeds from criminal activities. […]
39-Year-Old Woman Nearing Menopause Seeks Husband, Offers to Pay for Wedding
A 39-year-old woman has turned to the internet to find a husband, expressing her frustration with men who only use her for sex and then leave. She has boldly offered to sponsor the entire wedding, emphasizing her urgency as she approaches menopause. This woman took to social media to share her distress about her prolonged […]
DJ Khaled Asks Fans to Beg Rihanna to Feature on His Album
DJ Khaled, known for his hit song “Another One,” is requesting his fans to help him get in touch with Rihanna to feature on his upcoming album. During his appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, DJ Khaled revealed that he had sent a song to Rihanna and is now urging his fans to […]
Joke Silva Celebrates Husband Olu Jacobs’ 82nd Birthday
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is being celebrated by his wife, Joke Silva, on his 82nd birthday, which falls on Thursday. This happy occasion comes only two weeks after social media was abuzz with false rumors of his death.To commemorate the milestone, Joke Silva shared a video on Instagram. To commemorate the milestone, Joke Silva […]
Former Acting Accountant-General Asks for More Time to Return Stolen Funds
Anamekwe Nwabuoku, ex-acting Accountant-General, asked Justice James Omotoso for more time to return public funds he allegedly misappropriated. Nwabuoku and co-defendant Felix Nweke face 11 charges of laundering N1.6 billion, allegedly committed while Nwabuoku was Director of Finance at the Ministry of Defence from 2019 to 2021. Appointed in May 2022, Nwabuoku was removed in […]
Advisers Consider Running Mates for Kamala Harris If Biden Doesn’t Run Again
Advisers for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have identified at least three Democrats who could be Harris’s running mate if Biden decides not to seek re-election in 2024. As Biden, who is 81, faces calls to withdraw from the re-election race, sources close to the campaign revealed that a list of possible running […]
Woman Disguised as Visitor Caught Smuggling Drugs into Kuje Prison
A woman by the name of Precious Yusuf was detained by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for trying to smuggle drugs into the medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Abuja, saw the release of this information by Samson Duza, the Command’s public relations officer. Precious Yusuf arrived in the Kuje detention facility on Tuesday, July 9, posing as a visitor for an inmate, according to Mr. Duza’s report. Food packets within a box were discovered to contain goods suspected of being marijuana and other harmful narcotics during a normal search by the center’s police. Duzasaid said, “The suspect admitted that she was sent to deliver these items to an inmate at the custodial centre,” The suspect should be turned over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for additional investigation and prosecution, according to an order from Ibrahim Usman, Controller of the FCT Command, which he also highlighted. Mr. Usman cautioned drug dealers not to attempt to sneak illicit drugs into the detention facilities by pretending to be visitors, stressing that guards are on guard and ready to arrest such attempts. He urged the populace and well-meaning Nigerians to back the efforts of the Correctional Service to keep society safe and reform prisoners. The public was reassured by Mr. Usman that individuals who are lawfully imprisoned are in secure care.