Category: Crime
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Human Rights Defence Group Hails Judiciary’s Supports for War Against Banditry in Northern Nigeria
The Northern Committee for Defence of Human Rights (NCDHR) has expressed its unreserved support and appreciation for the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which categorically dismissed the suit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate the alleged links between the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and the…
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Exclusive: Dauda Lawal’s Role in December 2009 Bombing Exposed
Facts have emerged about how Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal played a role in the Christmas 2009 attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, better known as the “underwear bomber”. Abdulmutallab was sentenced to life in prison following his guilty plea to all eight counts of a United States federal indictment…
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CNPP Condemns EFCC’s Shoddy Handling of Allegations Against Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a strong condemnation of the handling of allegations against the former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP highlighted concerns over the EFCC’s…
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Banditry: Northern Christians Tell Tinubu to Sustain Recent Onslaught Against Terrorists
The Northern Christian Forum for Peace (NCFP) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the recent successes recorded by the military in the fight against banditry in the NorthWest, particularly in Zamfara State. In a press statement signed by its President, Bishop Sunday Audu Thomas, the NCFP praised the President for fulfilling his promise to combat…
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Banditry: Dauda Lawal and The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
By Ali Mohammed The latest exposes surrounding Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported complicity in financing banditry in Zamfara State have sparked widespread astonishment and demands for clarity. Presently, Zamfara State is grappling with an unprecedented surge in banditry and insurgency, with communities being increasingly besieged, and Governor Lawal’s actions and decisions have come under intense scrutiny.…
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NNPC’s Mismanagement Worsens Fuel Scarcity, CNPP Demands Action
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to be held accountable for Nigeria’s economic woes, citing allegations of subsidy scams, importation of substandard petroleum products, and mismanagement of the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to the CNPP, in a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity…
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CNG Condemns 180 Unpatriotic Lawmakers’ Shameful Endorsement of Terrorism
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed utter dismay and outrage over the recent call by 180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the notorious leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a designated terrorist organization. In a strongly worded statement signed by Comrade Jamilu…
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Many Arrested As Gov. Mbah Launches Onslaught Against Uzo Uwani Assailants
In an effort to ensure that the government flushes out remnants of criminal activities in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area and enhance the safety and security of the people, the Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday, launched a series of coordinated onslaughts against assailants and criminal elements, which led to security operatives arresting…
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CNPP, CSOs Blame Smear Campaign Against Naval Chief Ogalla On Frustrated Oil Thieves
Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 38 Civil Society Organisations, under the umbrella of the Coalition Of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have described online reports linking Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to alleged multibillion naira oil bunkering and contract-splitting fraud as “the handiwork of a frustrated syndicate involved…
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Save Enugu Group Wants President Tinubu, Gov Mbah, To Halt Use Of Soldiers To Terrorise Enugu Residents
Worried by the activities of a man terrorising residents of the state, using men in military uniforms, a frontline pressure group and human rights advocate, the Save Enugu Group (SEG), has sent a Save-Our-Souls (SOS) alert to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian armed forces and Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah as…
