Beyond the Headlines
Following a joint investigation by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), no fewer than 200 bank accounts belonging to alleged corrupt public officers may be blocked by the federal government. The move was initiated following the completion of an investigation of over 200 cases […]
Two elderly men aged 70 and 50 are presently cooling their heels in Police custody in Kebbi state over the alleged rape of an 11-year-old primary school pupil in Gwandu Council Area of the state. NAN reports that the girl, (name withheld), was lured by the men while at school to an unknown location where […]
The Federal Government Strategic Communication Team on border closure has alleged that a well-orchestrated international conspiracy against Nigeria was major the reason the country has become a dumping ground for all manner of imported goods, including expired foods. The team also listed conditions for reopening of the country’s land borders for goods importation from neighbouring […]
The warlord responsible for mass murder, rape and abduction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been sent to prison for 30 years – the longest sentence the International Criminal Court has ever given out, The Guardian reports. The punishment handed to Bosco Ntaganda, 46, on Thursday was immediately welcomed by human rights activists. […]
Combat-ready policemen took over the Schiphol Airport this evening after reports of a suspected hijacking during boarding of a plane.There are unconfirmed reports that men armed with knives have attempted to hijack an Air Europa plane that was due to fly to Madrid Wednesday evening, reports mirror.co.uk.At least 27 passengers were on board when the hijacking […]
Nothing would have suggested to Mr. Bede Nkworji that Saturday, 2nd of November would be his last until some policemen allegedly conscripted to intimidate him came calling in the small hours of the morning. Nkworji had allegedly died at in the Imo state Police Command following injuries sustained in the hands of the policemen who […]
Eight lecturers of the Akwa Ibom State University have lost their jobs owing to their alleged indulgence in sexual harassment and related offences. The lecturers were also indicted for extortion and other unethical conducts inconsistent with the University community. These were disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Eno Ibanga, during a press […]
It is most unfortunate, howbeit inexplicable, that in spite of the fact that these officers were armed and greatly out-numbered my brother, his arrest ended up with deep life-threatening machete cuts all over his body. Making the arrest appear more like a case of attempted murder, rather than a mere arrest. It was expected that as experienced superior officers, Mrs Kemi and her officers, should be fully aware that the rules of engagement do not permit the use of arms and/or unreasonable force on an unarmed suspect.
“I went there to do my job and I
did it to be best of my knowledge and ability and I came notwithstanding the
tempting offer I refused. I can walk the streets of Imo State including Owerri
with my shoulders high.
“I may not be perfect as a human being but I did not go there to make
him happy. Somebody who offered me up to $2 million to give Certificate of
Return to his nominee but I turned it down.
Her Excellency, the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, I hope this letter reach you well. I hope you are in good health now. May Allah continue to give you good health and take care of your family.
