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Sources familiar with the development said the trial is expected to commence soon, with the accused officers reportedly moved to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Garrison for jurisdiction.
His new posting to head the anti-fraud division has generated reactions within police circles and renewed scrutiny of personnel movements within the Nigeria Police Force.
Fakorede is the immediate former head of the Police Monitoring Team, also known as the IGP Monitoring Unit.
The trial centres on allegations of bribery and financial misconduct during Alison-Madueke’s time in office.
The development comes on the heels of an earlier report detailing how Mrs Isaac became the subject of a high-level investigation by the Nigeria Police Force, over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, threat to life, assault, and causing grievous bodily ...
According to multiple sources within the barracks who spoke with SaharaReporters, residents have been issued a directive to vacate their apartments by Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th of the month.
However, he claimed that after the demolition, he was paid only ₦1.2million for the three shops — an amount he described as “grossly unfair and far below the real value” of the properties, which he estimates to be worth over ₦70million in current terms.
Sources told SaharaReporters that the armed assailants stormed the palace at about 1:40am, firing sporadically before whisking away the royal father to an unknown destination.
The blaze destroyed the Centre for Educational Technology building, which housed the procurement unit, examinations and records departments, along with several other critical offices.
The court, presided over by Magistrate Chris Jonah, also imposed additional conditions requiring Imam to provide two resident sureties not below the rank of directors, submit title documents and landed property, and, refrain from making any social media statements relating to the...
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the court approved bail on self-recognizance.
The invitation was signed by DCP Zainab A. Pembi on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja.
SaharaReporters gathered that the attacks occurred late Wednesday night, targeting Iwo Odo-Ore in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Gaa-Idera and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The Lagos State Government is prosecuting Ojogbo on a two-count charge bordering on alleged rape and sexual assault.
The presidential hopeful, who will be 80 years old by the next election cycle, acknowledged that the stakes are significantly higher for him.
Community sources told SaharaReporters that the victims, mostly fathers and primary providers, were brutally killed on Sunday night, leaving behind shattered families and deepening fears over the persistent wave of violence in the area.
SaharaReporters previously reported that the police had filed a motion seeking to withdraw the counter-affidavit earlier submitted in opposition to the bail application of B-Lord.
Multiple sources familiar with the development told SaharaReporters that the proposed hearing arrangement would restrict the accused officers from choosing their own legal representation, while also barring family members from attending proceedings.
SaharaReporters learnt that in a notice addressed to all Heads of Departments, units, and staff of the hospital, the management revealed that intelligence reports indicate an emerging plot by armed groups to kidnap healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, and auxiliary staf...
Sources alleged that the chairman has repeatedly used his office and the agency’s premises to host high-profile political meetings, a development they said has disrupted the day-to-day operations of the institution.
Others expelled at the convention held in Abuja include former deputy national chairman, Kenneth Ehiator, Stella Chukwu, and Elias Adiukwu.
The court, presided over by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, witnessed restricted movement around its premises, with security operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order.