One of the most influential Vatican cardinals, Angelo Becciu, from Italy, resigned his position unexpectedly on Thursday, the Holy See announced without explanation. “The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the office of Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and from the rights connected to the Cardinalate, presented by His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu,” a one-line Read More
The National Law Drugs Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Zamfara state command has intercepted a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number Anambra XY 200 FGG on the Gusau-Sokoto road, conveying some assorted drugs worth 1,503.044 kilogrammes. This was disclosed by Zamfara state commander of the agency, Gabriel Adamu Eigege, at a press conference Wednesday in Tsafe town, headquarters of Tsafe local government Read More
Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked Gidan Madi town, the headquarters of Tangaza local government area of Sokoto state, killing a divisional police officer and an inspector of police, with three housewives abducted in the process. A reliable source from Gidan Madi told Blueprint that at about 12.20am, the bandits carrying dangerous weapons, stormed the police station shooting sporadically and in the Read More
Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces a new charge of money laundering as part of the investigations into the largest corruption scandal in Latin America. The former president, known as Lula, is accused of accepting 4 million reais (759,000 dollars) worth of bribes disguised as donations, according to a Monday statement from prosecutors in the Brazilian state of Read More
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has engaged key officers and soldiers of Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole in Yobe state in a training to reduce the high rate of infringement and violation against civilians. The training which was declared open at Summit Hotel in Damaturu, Yobe state capital by the Executive Secretary of the Commission represented by deputy director Investigations, Read More
A preliminary report by the Coalition of Human Rights Groups in Nigeria has revealed that Terwase Akwaza popularly known as Gana was killed during a shoot-out with security operatives on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, along Makurdi-Gboko Road in Benue state. The deceased terrorist had been declared wanted by security operatives for his atrocities in the state and the environs. He Read More
With respect to the promulgation made by the newly elected Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, in an interview with INFORMEDIA, where he pledged to make BUK Information Communication Technology (ICT) Driven institution in Nigeria, as such so many BUK students were happy to express their concerns about Prof. Sagir’s statement.The Question asked was; AS A BUK Read More
The custody of a four-year-old boy is enshrouded in mystery following the intrigues in the matter as two families are laying claim to the child. AMARACHUKWU EGWUAGHA reports that the foster parents are claiming N500 million as compensation before the child can be released.A former mentally-unstable lady who goes by the name Ifeoma Chukwu is demanding the custody of her Read More
A 29-year-old man, Mr. Azubuike Eleyi, was allegedly stabbed to death in his house by his girlfriend, Miss Onyinye Chime. The suspect, 25, allegedly perpetrated the act on September 2, 2020 at Ochiagha Street, Nkpor, Idemili North LGA of Anambra state. A release from the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra state police command, Mr. Haruna Muhammed, said preliminary investigation revealed Read More
Worried by killings and maiming of youths in the Evwreni Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state, by vigilante group, Bakassi Boys, allegedly armed by the community’s monarch, HRM Oghenekevwe Kumane, some civil rights activists have petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, to order an independent and impartial investigation into the activities of the group. Read More
Against insinuations that the helicopter that crashed in Lagos last Friday had a Flight Data Recorder (FDR) taken from the accident site, the Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB-N) yesterday affirmed that the aircraft was not fitted with the instrument. AIB-N Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Akin Olateru, debunked speculations circulating on social media and other public fora with regards Read More
While one is filled with hope that it is relatively safe now to say that the administration of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is tenaciously fighting the war against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, given the numerous measures adopted to cushion the impact of the ravaging disease, the response strategy, right from the beginning, is faced with many unnerving challenges.This is in Read More
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that two of its personnel lost their lives following an attack by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Emene, Enugu state, while on patrol.The DSS Public Relations Officer, Dr. Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a press statement, Sunday in Abuja. The statement read in part: “The DSS wishes to inform Read More
One Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, said he was procured to put paid to Ibrahim Magu’s alleged financial crimes. Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had been earlier suspended due to investigations on misappropriation of recovered loot. Ayo Salami, the head of the presidential panel is currently probing the activities of the agency under Magu. Magu Read More
In an effort aimed towards ensuring the safety of the aviation industry in Nigeria, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have formed partnership to further increase the air record. The two agencies in Abuja on Wednesday jointly inaugurated an 11-man committee that would review the NCAA’s response to safety recommendations issued by AIB on Read More
The Somali regional minister, Abdukadir Abukar, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the town of Jowhar, middle Shabelle region. Abdifatah Hassan, a police official in Jowhar town, told Anadolu Agency over the phone that Hirshabelle state Agriculture Minister Abdukadir Abukar was shot dead minutes after the evening prayer on Monday, August 17. “The gunmen attacked minister Abdukadir Abukar Read More
The House of Representatives has given one of Nigeria’s leading pay TV providers, StarTimes, two weeks ultimatum to review its subscription fees to reflect the current Value Added Tax (VAT).This was fallout of a resolution reached on Tuesday by an Adhoc Committee of the House, investigating the non-implementation of Pay as You Go tariff hike by broadcast satellite service providers Read More
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, refuting claims that he is corrupt and has embezzled public funds. Malami in the letter, listed the sources of his income before he became a minister and how he came about them, claiming that he is not corrupt and has never taken Read More
The Anambra state government has said it has commenced investigation to unravel circumstances surrounding the killing of Governor Willie Obiano’s Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security, Mr Azubuike Ekwegbalu.Ekwegbalu was allegedly stabbed to death at his residence in Commissioners’ quarters on Saturday morning by yet to be identified persons.Reacting to the incident, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Read More
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will remain in the role while he is a subject of a criminal investigation. Last week, prosecutors in Switzerland launched legal proceedings against Infantino in relation to an alleged secret meeting he held with the Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber. Both men have denied any wrongdoing. Football’s world governing body Fifa, which is based in Zurich, said the Read More
Police in Nasarawa state have vowed that it will fish out the killers of the district head of Odu village in Nasarawa local government area, Amos Obere. Mr. Obere was murdered by gunmen Friday. Police spokesman in the state, Nansel Ramhan, made the vow while speaking Sunday in Lafia. He said the command will not rest on its oars until the killers Read More
Accuses command structure of sabotage Absolves Buhari, Buratai Attack on gov’s convoy an isolated incident – Army Soldier suffering depression kills senior officer Multiple explosions kill 1, injure others in Maiduguri Borno state Governor Babagana Umara Zulum said “there is s complete sabotage in the fight against insurgency in the North-east and the attacked on his convoy.” He also asserted Read More
The police in Ogun state Thursday arrested a 24-year-old man, Godwin Akpan, for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl (name withheld). The suspect, according to a statement by the command’s spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi in Abeokuta, Thursday was arrested in Sango Ota area of the state. Blueprint gathered that the sister of the victim filed a report at the Sango divisional police headquarters Read More
In a shocking revelation, gunmen killed some 14 persons, 13 of whom were members of the same family, while only a member of the family survived. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning when the hoodlums attacked the Abudu community in Kogi, Koton Karfe local government area of the state. Kogi state Commissioner of Police Ede Ayuba disclosed this Read More
Alleged internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi has hired another top rated lawyer to represent him in California. The first lawyer Hushpuppi hired, Gal Pissetzky, is only licensed to practice in Chicago and will now be supported by Vicki Podberesky of Andrues/Podberesky law firm based in Los Angeles. Vicki Podberesky’s law firm has a reputation in representing individuals in both state and federal criminal matters, Read More
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