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The case files of 15 high-profile individuals, including the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, Senator Peter Nwabaoshi, and others facing graft and other criminal charges have disappeared, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. The missing files also included the non-declaration of assets and possession of foreign accounts cases against Anambra North senator, Stella Oduah; the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, …

By Louis Odion, FNGE With a mischievous smile on his lips, Carrington brushed aside the police cordon, finally clearing the path for the mammoth crowd to flood Pa Adebanjo’s expansive compound. In excitement, folks broke into victory songs. For once, Abacha’s usually blood-thirsty snipers became impotent. “NADECO At Home” was well represented at the event. Luminaries like Pa Abraham Adesanya …

…Says about 80% of corruption within government is connected to public procurement By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has concluded a 2-Day capacity program, tagged ‘Workshop for CSOs and Journalists on Procurement Monitoring, Observation and Open Contracting, with a message that participants were set to monitor all procurement processes in Edo State. At the …

A Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court presided over by Mr. Isaac Ajim, on Friday, remanded Hon. Jonathan Agbidye of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in prison custody for alleged criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and abduction. Agbidye who represents Katsina-ala East State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly was remanded with one Denen Zuamo of Katsina-Ala town for the alleged …

Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in Minna, Niger State. According to the anti-graft Agency, the suspects were arrested following intelligence volunteered to the Commission by concerned residents of the area. The suspects were picked up by the operatives of the Commission at their hideouts in Room 202, Seftec …

Edo State Government has, in the past three years, received and reintegrated over 5,000 returnees who are victims of human trafficking and illegal migration. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Edo State, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Benin City during the third year anniversary of the Edo State Task force On Human Trafficking. Omorogbe reassured …

Happy Friday. Here’s our recap of the top stories Patch covered on the North Shore this week: Police departments in Beverly, Salem and other North Shore towns are seeing an increase in reports and arrests for crystal methamphetamine, a powerful, illegal stimulant that has plagued other parts of the country for several years. Meth was sold over the counter as an …

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured voters in the state that his administration will not fail in fulfilling all his electioneering campaign promises aimed at improving the living standards of the people. Obaseki who made the pledge while addressing a crowd of PDP supporters in wards 1 and 4 in …

Edo State Government has, in the past three years, received and reintegrated over 5,000 returnees who are victims of human trafficking and illegal migration. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Edo State, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Benin City during the third year anniversary of the Edo State Task force On Human Trafficking. Omorogbe reassured …

…Says justice must also focus on social and economic rights of people An effective synergy among the three arms of government including representatives of the legal profession would be a useful approach to confront the urgently required reform of Nigeria’s administration of justice system. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, said this today at the virtual edition of the Wole Olanipekun …