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Army court-martials Major General for stealing $1,476,200
Army court-martials Major General for stealing $1,476,200
Special Court Martial convened by the Nigerian Army has rendered a verdict on Major General Umar Muazu Mohammed, the former Group Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Army Properties Limited.
He has been found guilty of 14 out of 18 count charges, all of which are in violation of service laws.
The charges encompass offenses such as theft, forgery, conspiracy, unauthorized diversion of Army property, and more, all falling under the jurisdiction of service discipline. Notably, one of the charges pertains to the receipt of $1.045,400 from shipping companies for utilizing the Nigerian Army Jetty at No. 6 Marina, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Additionally, Major General UM Mohammed was convicted of the misappropriation of $430.800, funds that were deposited into the Nigerian Army Domiciliary account at Unity Bank, Abuja, meant for the use of the Nigerian Army Jetty in Marina, VI, Lagos.
However, the general was acquitted of allegations related to the sale of an Army property worth N200 million in Lagos and the embezzlement of another N750 million from the total of N2.5 billion acquired from banks and subscriber contributions for an Army housing estate in Asokoro, Abuja. He was also found not guilty of forging a Deed of Agreement document in connection to the confiscation of another Army property in Lagos.
The Special Court Martial, led by Major General Kames Myam as President and comprising seven other Major Generals as members along with a Brigadier General as Judge Advocate, is anticipated to announce the sentences for the accused by the following Tuesday.
Throughout the court martial proceedings, Major General UM Mohammed was wheeled into the court due to health issues, although the President of the court, Major Gen Myan, confirmed that thorough medical assessments had been conducted, affirming the accused’s fitness for trial.
The prosecution was led by Col BA Oguntayo (Rtd), and the defense was represented by Olalekan Ojo, SAN.
Army court-martials Major General for stealing $1,476,200
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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state.
Tinubu made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast, saying it is for six months.
He announced the suspension of the Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.
He immediately named an administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd), to take charge of the affairs of the state for the six-month period.
Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.
A state of emergency allows the President to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety. (Channels TV)
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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night will hold a nationwide broadcast to address the crisis in Rivers state.
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
The broadcast is expected to be held by 7pm today.
Video: President Tinubu has declared state on emergency on Rivers state effective immediately, suspends Governor Fubara, his deputy governor and house of assembly members for six months.
He also nominated an administrator pic.twitter.com/jD1g9FHOez— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) March 18, 2025
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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs
Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the service chiefs expectedly over the current security situation in the country.
The service chiefs were led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to the meeting at the Aso Villa in Abuja.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director General of the Department Of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi; were also present at the meeting.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Leader of the Majority, Opeyemi Bamidele, later joined the meeting held in the office of the President.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Ben Kalu, were also spotted at the meeting.
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