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Odibo Victory The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed that is set to arraign President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over alleged $2.530m laundering probe. Bodejo is being charged to court over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and money laundering to the tune of  $2.530 million. This was contained in a statement issued by the EFCC on Wednesday. The EFCC, on Monday, filed a twelve-count charge before the Federal High Court against Bodejo, alleging him of  receiving and possessing large sums of cash in foreign currency linked to proceeds of…

Odibo Victory The Bilateral trade between Nigeria and Philippines has increased by 700 percent over the last three years. This was disclosed by the Philippines’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Mersole J. Mellejor on Wednesday during the 128th Independence Anniversary celebration of the Republic of the Philippines. The celebration was hosted by the country’s Embassy in Abuja. Mersole stated that the volume of bilateral trade between both countries rose from a modest 47 million dollars in 2023 to 300 million dollars in 2025. According to him, both countries had maintained cordial relations and were working to expand other areas of cooperation for…

Odibo Victory The Ogun State Government Ministry on Wednesday said it has arrested those connected with latest case of rape in the state. It also said that the case of one Nsikak Emem who false claimed to have been raped has been referred to the Ministry of Women Affairs where she is custody to undergo rehabilitation. The state’s Ministry of Justice said the ringleader in the rape allegation involving a 15-year-old girl in Ifo Local Government Area of the state was arrested.  The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, (SAN) while announcing the arrest of the alleged ringleader in the…

Odibo Victory  The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has on Wednesday, arraigned a man over alleged N13.6m fraud in Borno. The suspect who identified himself as Gambo Mohammed was brought before Justice Babagana Shettima of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri. The defendant was arraigned on  four-count charges bordering on money laundering and criminal misappropriation to the tune of N13.6m. Count one of the charges read: “That you, Gambo Mohammed, (a.k.a Modu Gambo), sometime in 2025, within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court, with intent to defraud, did obtain the sum of…

Odibo Victory The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has on Wednesday, raided a methamphetamine laboratory in Oyo State and arrested a Mexican national alongside four Nigerians. The laboratory is operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, commended the officers involved in the operation for their professionalism, dedication, and bravery. Marwa, who was represented by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the breakthrough came barely four weeks after the NDLEA dismantled another large…

Odibo Victory The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has on Wednesday arrived in court after being sent to Kuje Correctional Centre. Sowore arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday at about 11 a.m., accompanied by heavy security. NPO Reported that the DSS is prosecuting Sowore for allegedly making false claims against the person of President Bola Tinubu by referring to him as “a criminal” in a post he made on his “X” and Facebook account. Justice Umar, last week revoked his bail after ruling that he failed to appear for trial proceedings, and subsequently…

Odibo Victory The Kaduna State Police Command has on Tuesday arraigned 24 suspects over their alleged involvement in the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos. The suspects were brought before a Magistrate Court sitting at NDA Junction, Kaduna. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Mansir Hassan on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said the suspects were charged with criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, mischief, destruction of public and police property, and culpable homicide. According to him, the arraignment followed a comprehensive investigation into the incident that occurred on Sunday during which the victim was…

Agency Report President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is laying the foundation for a new Nigeria that works for the common prosperity of all citizens. Tinubu made this known on Tuesday while inaugurating the construction of the two service carriageways of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) to Ring Road II, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The President, represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, noted that his administration’s reforms in the last three years were tough but necessary. He, however, said, “The results are here – the…

Odibo Victory The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has warned that the remand of the human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore is a dangerous slide to authoritarianism in the country. This was contained in a statement issued on Obi’s X handle on Monday. NPO earlier Reported that the Federal High Court had ordered Sowore’s remand in Kuje Correctional centre. According to the statement, Obi warned against any perceived misuse of state institutions to suppress opposing views. “While the judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter of justice, we must consistently guard against any trend that gives the appearance of…

Odibo Victory Supporters of the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, have on Tuesday accused the Department of State Service (DSS) of kidnapping Sowore and went further to threaten the officials. This was seen in a viral video made on X. NPO Reported that Justice Mohammed Umar revoked a bail granted to Sowore last week, following his failure to appear in court his trial. He appeared in court on Monday in company of members of his group with placards bearing the inscription, “Resist Oppression.” In the video, Sowore supporters were seen banging the Federal High Court gate in…