Category: Crime

NAHCO Replies Customs, Denies Ownership Of $8.6m
February 4, 2020 No Responses

NAHCO Replies Customs, Denies Ownership Of $8.6m

The attention of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company plc (nahco aviance) has been brought to a press conference earlier today by the Comptroller – General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Col. Hammed Alli (rtd) to the effect that a...
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DPR Sanctions Petrol Outlets, Two Gas Plants
November 27, 2019 No Responses

DPR Sanctions Petrol Outlets, Two Gas Plants

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office has sanctioned three petrol stations and two gas plants over alleged sharp practices in Delta State.Mr Antai Asuquo, Warri Zonal Operations Controller of DPR, represented by Mr Victor Ohwodiosa, t...
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Reps Probe NIMASA, Ministry Over Alleged $195m Security Contract
November 22, 2019 No Responses

Reps Probe NIMASA, Ministry Over Alleged $195m Security Contract

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged $195, 500.000 contract awarded to an Israeli security firm to secure Nigeria’s waterways by the Ministry of Transportation. This is sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Benjamin.....
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Kaduna Seals PZ Cussons, Others Over Tax Evasion
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Kaduna Seals PZ Cussons, Others Over Tax Evasion

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS) has closed down three companies in Kaduna metropolis over tax evasion amounting to more than N3.2 million.The Executive Chairman of the agency, Dr Said Abubakar, told Journalists in Kaduna after the restraining...
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Nine MV Bonita Vessel Crew Kidnapped In Benin
November 4, 2019 No Responses

Nine MV Bonita Vessel Crew Kidnapped In Benin

Nine crew members of Norwegian shipowner J.J. Ugland have been taken hostage from the bulk carrier MV Bonita.The company explained on Monday that they were kidnapped in the early morning hours of November 2 off Cotonou, Benin Republic.According to the...
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MURIC Seeks Prosecution Of FRSC Officials Over Alleged Murder
October 26, 2019 No Responses

MURIC Seeks Prosecution Of FRSC Officials Over Alleged Murder

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on relevant authorities to ensure prosecution of four officials of Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) who allegedly beat one Odion Samuel, to death.MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola disclosed this in a statement in....
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DPR Seals 167 Filling Stations
October 23, 2019 No Responses

DPR Seals 167 Filling Stations

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Ibadan, Oyo State  has within 10 months sealed 167 filling stations for various infractions.The DPR Operations Controller, Ibadan, Engr. Oluyemi Olaonipekun, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ibadan during a surveil...
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Customs Arrest 15 Suspects For Re-Bagging Foreign Rice
October 22, 2019 No Responses

Customs Arrest 15 Suspects For Re-Bagging Foreign Rice

The Adamawa/Taraba Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested 15 suspects for re-bagging foreign rice to sell as local rice. Briefing Journalists on Tuesday, the Controller in charge of Adamawa/Taraba Command, Mr Kamardeen Olumoh, explained that the...
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Adulterated Palm Oil: EFCC Hands Over 26 Suspects To NAFDAC
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Adulterated Palm Oil: EFCC Hands Over 26 Suspects To NAFDAC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Office, has arrested 26 suspects for allegedly adulterating palm oil, and handed them over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).Mr Michael Wetkas, the Head...
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Alleged Extortion: 70 FRSC Personnel To Face Prosecution
October 17, 2019 No Responses

Alleged Extortion: 70 FRSC Personnel To Face Prosecution

No fewer than 70 officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been arrested for alleged extortion during patrol and in the corps facilities, the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has said.Oyeyemi disclosed this on Thursday during a strategic...
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CBN: N500, N1000 Denominations Most Commonly Counterfeited Banknotes
October 16, 2019 No Responses

CBN: N500, N1000 Denominations Most Commonly Counterfeited Banknotes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, said that a total of 119,663 pieces of counterfeit notes with a nominal value of N98.82 million was recorded in 2018.The bank said this in the Currency Operations 2018 Annual Report, posted...
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Senate Advocates Five Years Jail Term For Sexual Offenders In Schools
October 9, 2019 No Responses

Senate Advocates Five Years Jail Term For Sexual Offenders In Schools

The Senate on Wednesday revisited the sexual harassment bill which was sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta Central) and passed by the 8th Senate.The Bill which was introduced by the 8th Senate in October 2016 seeks a five-year jail...
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NPA Replies Bua, Alleges Blackmail
October 2, 2019 No Responses

NPA Replies Bua, Alleges Blackmail

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has accused the management of Bua Ports and Terminal Limited of alleged blackmail.Reacting to newspaper advertisement published by Bua Ports in some National Newspaper on Monday, NPA alleged that it was designed to among othe...
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Buhari Condemns Abuse Of Children In Kaduna
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Buhari Condemns Abuse Of Children In Kaduna

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned reported horrific acts at a ‘torture house’ in Kaduna where about 300 persons were rescued by the police.According to a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,...
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