The Federal Ministry of Finance has taken a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in the public service with the inauguration of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, stated that the inauguration of the Anti-Corruption Committee marks a decisive step in our...
Category: Crime and Justics
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Kaduna:1Bandit with 8 Ak47 Mags, live Ammunition, 3 car snatchers nap
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna state police command said it has arrested one bandit, three car snatchers and recovered eight AK47 magazines, fifty rounds of live ammunition with one stolen vehicle respectively. A statement by the command spokesman, Asp Mansir Hassan, Wednesday disclosed that, police operatives successfully intercepted and arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Aliyu...
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Kaduna: NTA staff allegedly kidnapped on his way from Zamfara
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A Staff of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Bashir Umar has been reportedly kidnapped by people suspected to be gunmen. He was reportedly kidnapped on 16th December 2024 on his way back from Zamfara to Zaria in Kaduna state, according eyewitness report. Our correspondent reported that no reason has been advanced on...
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KEKERE-EKUN, AGABI, OTHERS LAUD UMAHI
The Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) Nweze David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE has advocated for better welfare for judiciary officers. He stated this at the occasion of the Court of Appeal’s Annual End of Year Conference on Thursday, 12th December, 2024. Umahi emphasised the critical role of infrastructure development in fast tracking the dispensation...
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Kaduna: CP applaud crimes curbing strategies, lists success, achievements, declares 523 suspects
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Commissioner of police Kaduna state command, CP Ibrahim Abdullahi said there were significant achievement in curbing crimes since he assumed office as 44th CP in the state, attributing it to strategies adopted under current leadership in collaboration with other security outfits. The CP who disclosed this while briefing newsmen Monday in...
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Breaking: Bandits kidnap 4 farmers in Kaduna community
Horror: Four farmers kidnap from farm in Southern Kaduna Thursday IDIBIA GABRIEL, KADUNA At least less than four farmers have been reportedly kidnapped from their farms in the Libere community of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Dokan Karji Youth leader, Aminu Khalid, disclosed this on Thursday in a telephone interview with journalist. Khalid,...
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NBA Chairman Commends EFCC, Pledges Collaboration in Anti-Corruption Fight
The Chairman of the Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Sulyman Kosemani, has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its commitment to tackling corruption in Nigeria. Kosemani made this commendation during a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Zonal Director, Harry Erin, at the Commission’s office in Ilorin on Tuesday...
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EFCC Monitors Ondo Governorship Poll
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, November 16, filed out to monitor the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State. The monitoring exercise is aimed at checkmating vote buying and selling or other form of electoral offences. It is also meant to ensure utmost integrity of the electoral processes. ...
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Police Recover Severed Head in Kwara, Arrest Three Suspects for Alleged Murder of Okada Rider
The Kwara State Police Command has announced a significant development in a gruesome murder case, where the severed head of a commercial motorcyclist, Rafiu Akao, was recovered, and three suspects were arrested. The suspects allegedly conspired to lure Akao to an isolated area, killed him, and stole his motorcycle. In a statement, DSP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi,...
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FG ORDERS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED BRIBERY IN NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
The Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour, emphasizing that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption will be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences...