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The Nigerian Police Counter-terrorism operatives have rescued two soldiers who were earlier abducted by Boko Haram fighters in Borno State. PRNigeria gathered that the terrorists had killed some security personnel and abducted others after an attack on soldiers on a patrol. The information is coming after Nigerian troops had also repelled an attempt by terrorists to seize an Army Barrack in Maiduguri on Monday. According to a ‘Situation Report’ (SITREP) sighted by PRNigeria, it disclosed that “At 14.30 Hrs of July 13, 20120, an Army Patrol Team was attacked by Boko Haram along Auno Road and killed two soldiers and…

Chelsea put themselves in the driving seat to secure a Champions League spot with an unspectacular 1-0 victory over relegated Norwich at Stamford Bridge. Striker Olivier Giroud guided a header past Tim Krul on the stroke of half-time after Christian Pulisic created space for the cross on the right. The Chelsea pair almost combined again in the second half but Pulisic could not guide Giroud’s chipped ball past Krul. Victory strengthens Chelsea’s hold on third place, where they sit four points above Leicester and Manchester United, who both play on Thursday. Norwich, who were relegated following a 4-0 thrashing by West Ham…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office has secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters, namely: Rasak Olayinka Balogun and Ayodeji Oluwaseun Olatona, who all pleaded guilty to separate one-count charge of criminal impersonation. The offence runs contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22 (2) (b) (iv) of the same Act. While Balogun was sentenced to seven months jail term by Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Olatona had his date with Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, who…

…seeks protection of mentally challenged persons The Senate on Tuesday passed a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 2004. The passage of the bill followed consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. The piece of legislation, if assented into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, broadening the definition of rape and sexual offences. Amendment to Section 357 of the principal Act, specifically substitutes the words ‘woman or girl, without her consent, or with her consent’, with the words, ‘any person, without consent, or with consent. The bill also seeks…

This year’s edition of the MSMEs Awards holds this week virtually as the Buhari administration continues to roll out palliatives and other supportive measures for small businesses in the country amid the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. The Secretariat of the National MSMEs Clinic which organizes the Awards started two years ago has concluded arrangements for the 2020 edition of the event scheduled for Thursday July 16th 2020. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be joined by State governors, honourable ministers, heads of Federal Government departments and agencies, and private sector partners amongst other stakeholders, at the virtual…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office on Monday, July 13,2020, arraigned one Kingsley Chukwudi Nkwoka before Justice L. J. Abai of Abia State High Court, Aba, on nine-count charges, bordering on obtaining by false pretence and issuance of dud cheque to the tune of Nine Million, Eighty-Five Thousand (N9,085,000.00). Count One of the charges read: “That you, Chukwudi Kingsley Nkwoka, trading under the name and style of Chudis N. Kingster Enterprises on or about the 30th day of November, 2016 in Aba within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Abia State, did issue to Mr.…

The Economic Sustainability Plan of the Buhari administration will leave a lasting legacy on Nigerians, Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President said on Monday. Speaking at a virtual interactive programme hosted by the publisher of Ovation International, Bashorun Dele Momodu, he explained that the Sustainability Plan which is in its implementation phase will bring electricity to millions of homes, create new local jobs and empower the MSMEs. “In the area of touching lives of the average Nigerian the president has done very well especially with the inception…

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), was not paid N28 million or any sum to handle any case by the suspended Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ibrahim Magu. The rights crusader was also never prosecuted any case for the commission. This is contrary to a report with the headline: More trouble for Magu as new facts on re-looting of recovered funds emerge, published on The Nation website on Saturday. UK anti-corruption groups write Buhari, expresses concern over Magu The story was reportedly picked from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Apologising to Falana, The Nation said, “We…

US infectious disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci is being targeted by the Trump administration as tensions rise between the health expert and the president. The White House has been increasingly critical of Dr Fauci, and on Sunday, an official shared a list detailing past apparent erroneous comments. Dr Fauci’s changing advice on masks and remarks on Covid-19’s severity are among the points from the White House. The move to undercut him comes as the US continues to see surges in Covid-19. There are over 3.3 million cases confirmed and more than 135,000 deaths nationwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. Dr…

To reduce the hardship private schools teachers are undergoing due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government may take over payment of their outstanding salaries. President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Chief Yomi Otubela, who disclosed this at a Zoom conference said the salaries would be paid from the N2.3 trillion stimulus package recently approved by the Federal Government to support businesses, including private education sub-sector. Otubela appealed to the Federal Government to also review its stand on the suspension of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and other public examinations for graduating students, saying the decision…