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JUST IN: Alison-Madueke to appear in UK court for taking bribes
JUST IN: Alison-Madueke to appear in UK court for taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum in Nigeria, will appear in a UK court on October 2 over alleged bribery offences.
Alison-Madueke, who served as petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015, also acted as president of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
According to the UK police on Tuesday, Alison-Madueke was charged with bribery offences on the suspicions that she accepted bribes in exchange for multi-million-pound oil and gas contracts while she was in office.
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A report by Reuters reveled that she would appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in October.
Andy Kelly, Head of the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) International Corruption Unit, was quoted to have said, “We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts.
“These charges are a milestone in what has been a thorough and complex international investigation.”
JUST IN: Alison-Madueke to appear in UK court for taking bribes
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Mother, 2 kids, motorbike rider crushed to death in Osun
Mother, 2 kids, motorbike rider crushed to death in Osun
A devastating road accident occurred on Saturday around Obada Market in Ode-Omu town, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State.
According to eyewitnesses, a private car with the registration number BDG 481 JD, traveling from Ibadan towards Osogbo, collided with a motorcycle carrying a mother, two children, and a toddler who were returning to Ogi village after attending a church vigil.
The accident resulted in the death of the mother, two children, and the motorcycle rider. The toddler, however, survived the accident.
In the aftermath of the accident, enraged residents of Ode-Omu descended on the occupants of the private car.
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The driver of the vehicle managed to flee the scene, leaving two passengers inside the car.
An eyewitness simply identified as Monsurat, described the incident as “brutal and unfortunate,” adding that the driver might not have seen the motorcycle, leading to the tragic collision.
She said the mob dragged out the two remaining occupants from the car and set them ablaze.
However, police officers promptly intervened, extinguished the fire and rescued the victims who were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident.
Mother, 2 kids, motorbike rider crushed to death in Osun
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Tension in Akwa Ibom over abduction of monarch
Tension in Akwa Ibom over abduction of monarch
A monarch, Ogwong Okon A. Abang, has been kidnapped in Akwa Ibom State by gunmen.
Abang, who is the paramount Ruler in Mbo Local Government Area (LGA), was kidnapped in his palace at Ebughu.
The monarch was said to have been kidnapped at about 9pm on Saturday.
The abduction of the Paramount Ruler of Mbo, has further raised concern over the deepening security crisis in Oron nation.
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Recall that Dr John Robbin Esu was also kidnapped in Oron local government area of the state.
He has remained in the kidnappers den nearly three weeks after his abduction, a situation that has forced doctors in the State to embark on strike.
Only last week, the wife of Chief Asukwo Eweme Ulap Okon, aka Levile, a prominent political figure was also abducted in Oron.
Akwa Ibom State Police Command was yet to offer a word on the monarch’s abduction, but Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara and other service Commanders were said to be on their way to Ebughu Palace of the victim.
Tension in Akwa Ibom over abduction of monarch
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11-year-old girl rescued from her ‘abusive uncle’ in Abia
“Yesterday we succeeded in rescuing the 11year old girl that was reported to be abused in Aba by the uncle. But to my greatest surprise, the victim has been crying since yesterday saying that it was an accident,” he wrote.That she dashed her head on the wall. That the uncle has been good to her. Even when we separated the both of them, she still insists that she wants to stay with the uncle.Till now the man still insisted that it was an accident. It surprises me the type of accident. Looking at the victim’s pictures and her body filled with bruises and they are telling me is an accident.You need to see joy and jubilations in the street as Abia state BBI team and officers of Abia State Police Command Abayi Police division storm the location,READ ALSO:You need to see how everyone was blessing us for coming to rescue the child. And somebody is telling me is an accident! I know the denial from the victim is not ordinary, is either diabolic or spiritual.
Till now , am not comfortable with this. Because how can a single young guy like this, keep this small girl of 11years in his house as a maid? Somebody that is not in any way related to him? What for?I won’t say what am suspecting but let it not be. The little girl is from Amichi in Nnewi ANAMBRA state. She will be handed over to her parents today.How I wish our Amiable Governor Alex C. Otti or a kind-hearted citizen of Abia state will help us in building Rehabilitation Center for victims, it will go a long way in making our job easier.I want to thank my team Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State Chapter you guys are wonderful.I want to thank the DPO Abayi Division Aba Abia state and the OC Surveillance Abayi Division Supol Uche and his team in making this job easier for us. God bless you all.This Officer is a human right activist a swear . He hates injustice. Brings out his resources in serving humanity.Imagine officer hiring a Keke with his money just to make sure, we succeeded in rescuing this girl child.am impressed with this. Thank you sir. Your own no go spoil sir. You will live to witness more promotions in your field in Jesus name amen. Thank you all.Thank you My Boss Harrison Gwamnishu the DG BBI Nigeria. Thank you my Team. Thank you all. Keep supporting BBI Abia state. We are here to serve humanity.
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