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16 die, 13 injured in Sokoto, Ondo auto crashes
Sixteen persons died, weekend, in different auto crashes in Sokoto and Ondo states with 13 others sustaining injuries.
Twelve persons died while five others sustained injuries in an auto accident which occurred Sunday evening at Madake village in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Mr Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, who confirmed the accident, yesterday, said the accident involved a Mitsubishi van carrying 17 persons and loaded with bags of maize, guinea corn and other items.
The FRSC sector commander said the vehicle fell into a ditch and that 12 persons died on the spot, while five sustained injuries. He said the affected persons had been taken to the Specialist Hospital, Shagari.
Yusuf-Nadabo cautioned drivers against speeding, dangerous driving and other unwholesome practices that might endanger people’s lives and property.
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4 die in Ondo crash
Also, yesterday, the Ore Unit Commander of the FRSC, Mr Sikiru Alonge, confirmed that four persons lost their lives in an auto crash involving an unregistered Nissan bus along Ondo/Ore road in Odigbo council area of Ondo State.
Alonge noted that the accident was caused by a loss of concentration by the driver.
He said: “Nineteen persons were involved in the accident, which comprises of 10 male adults, five female adults, two male children and two female children.
“Out of the 19 persons, eight persons were injured, comprising six male adults and two female adults while four persons died on the spot, comprising two male adults and two female adults.”
The injured victims, according to the commander, were taken to the nearest hospital, while the corpses of the victims had been deposited at the morgue.
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BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
A former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has been acquitted of money laundering charges by an Abuja Federal High Court.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, upheld Adoke’s “no case” submission against the money laundering charges.
In 2017, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Adoke and Abubakar Aliyu, a property developer, with laundering about N300 million.
While the EFCC acknowledged before Ekwo that it was a mortgage taken by Adoke from Unity Bank, it alleged before Justice Kutigi that the money constituted a bribe from the sale of an oil block by Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd in 2011.
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On March 28, 2024, Kutigi dismissed the charges against Adoke and others, citing contradictions and criticizing the EFCC for a four-year trial.
Justice Ekwo, on Friday, ruled that the EFCC failed to provide evidence to prove the essential elements of the offence against Adoke, acquitting him of the charges.
However, Ekwo mandated Aliyu, the second defendant, to open his defence, stating that he has a case to answer.
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
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Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
The Nigerian Army has released a Delta State traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, arrested over the murder of 17 soldiers in Okuama community.
He was released on Friday during a briefing by the Director of the Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu.
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BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
Anti-riot Police forces have assumed control of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Secretariat led by Comrade Austin Agade in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state.
This marks the second instance within a month. It’s noteworthy that Makurdi hosts two separate APC secretariats, with Agada heading one and Benjamin Omakolo overseeing the other.
The Agada-led APC State Working Committee (SWC) had scheduled the inauguration of members of the zoning committee for the upcoming council elections at their Secretariat on Friday the 19th.
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In a pre-emptive move, anti-riot police trucks arrived as early as 6 a.m., barricading all routes leading to the Secretariat.
At present, the situation is chaotic, with motorcycle riders, suspected to be aligned with the Benjamin Omakolo-led APC State Working Committee, occupying the area. Chief Of Staff Paul Biam has characterized this faction as the authentic APC.
Governor Hyacient Alia previously issued a ban on all political activities and public gatherings in Benue State, and it appears this directive remains in force.
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