Salamtu Idrisa from the Public Prosecutions Office in the Borno State Ministry of Justice noted they had not received formal communication about the minors’ release. “If there is any update on their release, we will be informed,” she stated.
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Woman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature
Woman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has found Ramat Mba guilty of forging the signature of the late Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
The conviction was confirmed in a statement released by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which was shared X on Sunday.
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Mba deceitfully replicated the letterhead paper of the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, along with Kyari’s signature.
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Mba was brought before the court by the ICPC in June 2022, facing charges including cheating, fraud, and forgery, as outlined in Sections 13 and 320 (b), 366 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 200 and the Penal Code Cap 89 laws of Northern Nigeria.
Among the charges, Mba was accused of defrauding a job seeker, Ismail Oladipupo, of N700,000 under the pretense of securing employment for him at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA).
During the trial, the ICPC’s prosecutor, Mr. Hamza Sani, presented evidence detailing how Mba misled individuals by promising them employment opportunities at various government agencies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, NASDRA, and the ICPC itself.
In his verdict, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad convicted Mba on multiple counts related to cheating and forgery, while dismissing one count related to felony.
Sentencing for Mba has been postponed until Thursday, May 16, 2024, with the directive to remand her in Suleja Correctional Centre until then.
Woman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature
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EndBadGovernance: Borno minors still in detention, defence lawyer cries out
#EndBadGovernance: Borno minors still in detention, defence lawyer cries out
Three minors in Borno State, detained for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests, remain in custody despite a recent directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their release.
While President Tinubu’s order, issued three days ago, led to the release of detained minors in Abuja, the minors in Borno remain held in a juvenile facility in Maiduguri. Barrister Yakubu Alhaji Adamu, their defense lawyer, confirmed they are still detained due to a court order.
Initially, the minors appeared before Justice Aisha Mohammed Ali at the State High Court 10 in Maiduguri, where they entered pleas of not guilty.
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The judge ordered their remand in the juvenile facility, scheduling the next hearing for November 18, 2024.
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Kaduna Govt offers N100,000, smartphones to released minors
Kaduna Govt offers N100,000, smartphones to released minors
Thirty-nine minors from Kaduna State, previously detained by the federal government, were reunited with their families on Wednesday at a ceremony held at the “Children’s Homes” on Katuru Road in Kaduna. Each child received N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone to support their reintegration process.
Governor Uba Sani, represented by Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, assured the children of continued support from the state to aid their transition back into society.
He emphasized the administration’s dedication to helping these minors become responsible, law-abiding citizens through rehabilitation and empowerment initiatives.
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Meyere announced that the governor had instructed the collection of educational credentials from those who completed tertiary studies. The government plans to offer assistance such as start-up capital, skills training, and potential employment opportunities.
He noted that the government would monitor each child’s behaviour and provide further support based on their conduct.
For proper follow-up, contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and next-of-kin details, was recorded for each minor to ensure ongoing support and guidance.
Kaduna Govt offers N100,000, smartphones to released minors
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Reality star Soma’s ex-girlfriend says he’s a bully
Reality star Soma’s ex-girlfriend says he’s a bully
Hilda Dirisu, the ex-girlfriend of reality star Somadina Anyama, has publicly shared the disturbing details of her relationship with the reality TV personality, revealing incidents of abuse and harassment.
Hilda’s allegations come after rumors surfaced that she was responsible for causing a rift between Soma and his fellow Big Brother Naija contestant, Angel Smith, following their decision to unfollow each other on social media.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Hilda recounted the emotional and physical abuse she allegedly endured while dating Soma.
She explained that the duo had stopped communicating in July, but claimed that Soma continued to stalk her and beg for reconciliation.
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