A former Aviation Minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, on Thursday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT denied the alleged corrupt practices involving about N4.135 billion brought against him by the federal government. Sirika was arraigned before Justice Sylvanus Oriji along with his daughter, Fatima, his son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and a firm – Al Buraq Global Investment Limited. The daughter and son-in-law also pleaded not guilty to the six count charges when read to them. They were put on trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on behalf of the federal government. Following their denial…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to arraign former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama on Thursday. Sirika, a minister in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, would be arraigned on a six-count amended charge. He will be arraigned alongside three others, including his daughter, Fatima; Jalal Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Ltd, for abuse of office to the tune of N2.7 billion. Part of EFCC investigations into the financial malfeasance allegedly committed by the former minister, “including fraudulent contracts awarded by the Ministry under…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to arraign former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama on Thursday. Sirika, a minister in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, would be arraigned on a six-count amended charge. He will be arraigned alongside three others, including his daughter, Fatima; Jalal Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Ltd, for abuse of office to the tune of N2.7 billion. Part of EFCC investigations into the financial malfeasance allegedly committed by the former minister, “including fraudulent contracts awarded by the Ministry under…
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has expressed his admiration for Portuguese midfielder, Vitinha as the sole standout performer in Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG), Champions League semifinal clash against Dortmund on Tuesday. Despite high expectations, PSG faced elimination at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night after succumbing to Dortmund’s prowess. Trailing by a goal from the initial leg, PSG’s aspirations of a comeback were dashed when Mats Hummels netted a crucial header in the 50th minute, doubling Dortmund’s lead following Julian Brandt’s corner. Despite PSG’s efforts, Dortmund held firm, frustrating the hosts and denying them any chance of overturning the deficit, even…
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has expressed his admiration for Portuguese midfielder, Vitinha as the sole standout performer in Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG), Champions League semifinal clash against Dortmund on Tuesday. Despite high expectations, PSG faced elimination at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night after succumbing to Dortmund’s prowess. Trailing by a goal from the initial leg, PSG’s aspirations of a comeback were dashed when Mats Hummels netted a crucial header in the 50th minute, doubling Dortmund’s lead following Julian Brandt’s corner. Despite PSG’s efforts, Dortmund held firm, frustrating the hosts and denying them any chance of overturning the deficit, even…
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims Ummah to start looking for new moon of Zulqa’ada from Wednesday, May 8, which is equivalent to 29th Shawwal 1445 AH. The Sultan is also the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria. His call was contained in a statement issued in Sokoto by Chairman, Sultanate Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu. The Sultan further called on Muslims to report the sighting to the nearest District Head for onward communication to the sultanate council. The statement read: “This is to inform the Muslims Ummah that…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has described the newly introduced cyber security levy by the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government, as one tax too many. He noted that the tax is ill conceived and designed to milk a dying economy. The former Anambra State governor said this in a series of tweets on his X handle, on Wednesday. According to him, instead of nurturing the economy back to health and growth, the current administration with its multiple taxation, is more interested in heaping additional burdens on Nigerians who are already under…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged ‘deportation’ of Osun indigenes from Lagos State. Recall that there were reports claiming that the Lagos State Government implemented the ‘deportation’ of Osun indigenes from the state. The report claimed that police officers picked them up from various parts of Ajah, TBS, and Lagos Island. Reacting to the development in a statement via his verified X handle, Obi described the alleged ‘deportation’ as a “violation of citizens’ rights.” Obi stated, “I am deeply saddened and shocked by the recent reports of the deportation…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged ‘deportation’ of Osun indigenes from Lagos State. Recall that there were reports claiming that the Lagos State Government implemented the ‘deportation’ of Osun indigenes from the state. The report claimed that police officers picked them up from various parts of Ajah, TBS, and Lagos Island. Reacting to the development in a statement via his verified X handle, Obi described the alleged ‘deportation’ as a “violation of citizens’ rights.” Obi stated, “I am deeply saddened and shocked by the recent reports of the deportation…
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