Justice Hadiza Shagari of Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of N1.96 billion allegedly belonging to an oil company, Ontario Oil and Gas, over alleged fraudulent sale of refined petroleum. The order was issued, following an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking attachment of the funds.
A clergyman, Rev. Fr. Timothy Nwanja attached to St. Mary’s parish, Okpokueze Nkomoro community, Imoho Development Centre in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been abducted by unidentified gunmen, according to reports. The cleric was abducted around 8:30pm on Sunday, along with his cook, the reports said.
An Assistant Commissioner of Police who was kidnapped by gunmen along the Birnin Gwari-Futua Road last has been rescued by the police.
Troops of 242 Battalion of 8 Task Force Division yesterday, intercepted some terrorists elements mounted on 14 horses in Malamti village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State
An Assistant Commissioner of Police identified as ACP Emmanuel has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen along the Birnin-Gwari-Funtua Road.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the deadly attack on Benin Zoo on Sunday was a big blow to Nigeria’s tourism drive.
