A Kaduna High Court on Wednesday picked August 2 for the arraignment of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, Zinat.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Court picks August 2 for El-Zakzaky’s arraignment
A Kaduna High Court on Wednesday picked August 2 for the arraignment of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, Zinat.
EFCC secures 142 convictions in 6 months
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, said that it has secured 142 convictions between January and July this year.
Senate Moves To Amend 75 Year Old Police Act
The Senate Tuesday set in motion the process of amending the 75 year old Police Act to ensure delivery of better service by the Nigeria Police Force. This followed the second reading of a Bill for an Act to repeal the Police Act CAP P18 LFN 2004 and enact the Police Reform and related matters 2018. Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah (Kebbi South) in his lead debate said that when passed into law, the Bill will make for the formation of a Police that shall protect the rights and freedoms of persons envisaged in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Floods, landslides kill 100 in Japan
At least 100 people are thought to have died after record rainfall caused flooding and landslides in western Japan, a government spokesman said. Dozens more are reported to be missing and electricity supplies have been hit. Since Thursday, parts of western Japan have received three times the usual rainfall for the whole of July. Two million people have been ordered to evacuate as rivers burst their banks.
2 Arrested As Police Uncover Illegal Printing Press In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two persons for allegedly printing electoral materials believed to be for Saturday’s governorship poll in Ekiti, at the Gbagada area of the state. Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, led detectives to the printing press, O’ Naphtali at 13A and 13B, Oguntona Street, Gbagada, allegedly owned by one Eniola Fayose. It was also learnt that the owner hails from Ikere, in Ekiti state. He was not around when police stormed the place.