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“Why are EFCC after Obi Cubana and not Tinubu, Abba Kyari. We have provided evidence of Tinubu’s corruption” – Reno tells EFCC
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has asked the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, to release billionaire businessman, Obi Cubana and arrest the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.Reno in a Facebook post claims there is an evidence that Bola Tinubu was involved in election fraud which according to him, is “contrary to Laundering Act”.He questioned why the agency was yet to arrest the former Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari despite evidence from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).He also accused the commission of being selective in their operations.He wrote; “Why…
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We are ready to end Impunity for crimes against Nigerian citizens, Says FG
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has stated that the Federal Government will continue to carry out initiatives to end impunity for crimes against Nigerian citizens.The minister stated this on Tuesday in his keynote address delivered on the occasion of the 2021 celebration of international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists in Nigeria.The event was organised by his office with support from the Managing Conflict in Nigeria programme of the British Council.He stated that the Global Impunity Index spotlights report indicated that Nigeria is the only country to get off the index of…
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EFCC reportedly seize Obi Cubana’s passport as commission spokesperson says he is yet to be released
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly confiscated the passport of socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana following his arrest on Monday November 1, for alleged money laundering and tax fraud. In a report by PUNCHNEWS his travel documents were seized to prevent him from leaving the country while under investigation. A source in the commission however claims he is yet to be released. “Obi Cubana has not been released, he is still having quality sessions with investigators over alleged money laundering running into millions of naira and tax fraud. He will be released when…
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Shekau, Al-Barnawi’s Killings Won’t End Insurgency – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has stated that the killings of the leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP, Abubakar Shekau and Abu Musab Al-Barnawi respectively, will not end the insurgency in the North East.He stated this while featuring on Trust TV’s Politics Daily, noting that though the death of the two terrorist commanders was a morale booster for the military and the populace, terrorist groups find a way to exist despite their leaders’ death.“Eliminating the leader of a terror group is important in terms of demoralising the foot soldiers and boosting the morale of the army and giving people confidence.…
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Shekau, Al-Barnawi’s Killings Won’t End Insurgency – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has stated that the killings of the leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP, Abubakar Shekau and Abu Musab Al-Barnawi respectively, will not end the insurgency in the North East.He stated this while featuring on Trust TV’s Politics Daily, noting that though the death of the two terrorist commanders was a morale booster for the military and the populace, terrorist groups find a way to exist despite their leaders’ death.“Eliminating the leader of a terror group is important in terms of demoralising the foot soldiers and boosting the morale of the army and giving people confidence.…
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Religious leaders benefit from bad Governance, Says Aisha Yesufu
Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu has stated that religious leaders benefit from bad governance. She said the situation helps them “sell cheap miracles and power points”.The BBOG co-convener said this in reaction to a post by the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, where he warned believers in Christ not to hate those in government.Kumuyi also spoke against engaging in the destruction of private and public properties in reaction to the failure of those in power to deliver on electoral promises.Reacting to the statement by the cleric, Yesufu in a tweet slammed religious leaders for their part…
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Photos of different men “in chains” uncovered in a shrine in Rivers state after native doctor was allegedly caught burying a three-month-old baby alive
A native doctor found burying a 3 months old baby alive who was beaten to a pulp has allegedly dissapeared after a while.The native doctor who is originally from Delta state was caught burying the baby alive when he met his waterloo.Photos of different men and women “in chains” were also uncovered in his shrine in Rivers state.According to Facebook user, Ununuma Bidemi Edward-Odoi, who witnessed the incident, said the incident happened in Edeoha,Ahoada in Rivers State.”A Delta State Native/Witch Doctor who lived in Edeoha in Upata Ekpeye was caught burying a 3months old child alive and when confronted and…
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Whom God has raised,no man can curse, Obi Cubana’s wife speaks after husband’s arrest
Obi Cubana’s wife, Mrs Iyiegbu, has opened up about her husband’s arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Obi Cubana was taken to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. Reacting to the incident on her Instagram as page, Mrs Iyiegbu described her husband as a hard-working and resilient man. Sharing his photo on Instagram, she pledged her support for her husband, she said Jesus went through worse and prayed that God will turn everything around for his good. She wrote, ”He is STRONG. He is RESILIENT. ”He is…
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Osun polytechnic student dies after allegedly visiting her boyfriend
A year-one student of Mass Communication at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, simply identified as Wumi has died after reportedly visiting her boyfriend According to a source; “The girl slept in her boyfriend’s residence. When she left his place she developed complications and started foaming in the mouth. She was rushed to hospital but was rejected. She died on the way to another hospital.“We believe that Wumi was used for rituals by her boyfriend and that was the reason some of her friends reported the matter to the police. The officers took her body to a morgue in Ikirun community.”Spokesman of…
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Bandits, herdsmen ready to lay down arms, grant them amnesty – Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reiterated his call for bandits and herdsmen to be granted amnesty as he stated that they are ready to lay down their armsHe explained that granting bandits amnesty would stop further bloodshed and hostilities in the North.Speaking at the enrolment of the third group of students into the free orphans’ healthcare and education support programme organised by the Kawo Islamic Foundation in Kaduna, Gumi urged the Federal government to educate and provide bandits with funds after granting them amnesty.According to Gumi: “If there is anything that can stop the shedding of blood, it…
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Cubana Chief Priest speaks on Obi Cubana’s EFCC arrest
Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chief Priest has reacted to the arrest of his friend Anambra State-born philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.Obi Cubana was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud.Reacting, Cubana Chief Priest called on the anti-graft agency to free Obi Cubana, adding that Igbos are used to the EFCC treatment.He wrote on Instagram, ”What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, we Igbos are used to this. #freeobicubana.”
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EFCC can arrest Obi Cubana but Abba Kyari and Tinubu are free – Adeyanju
Popular socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted to the arrest of businessman, Obi Cubana by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Adeyanju urged Cubana to calm down because things could get worse for him.The activist said the EFCC interrogation was better than being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI.In a series of tweets, the convener of Concerned Nigerians wondered why Cubana would be arrested while Bola Tinubu and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari are free.He wrote: “EFCC can arrest Obi Cubana but Abba Kyari is free. Tinubu the Bullion Van king is free Wonderful one Nigeria.“When I…
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