Alibaba, 2Face To Perform At Abuja Show

Ace comedian, Alibaba, 2Face Idibia and a host of other artists are billed to perform at the maiden edition of MC Amana's show tagged "Dis - Speakable Me in Abuja.

The event is slated for 27 September 2015 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

According to the organizers, Sundiata Events, the show will feature music, stand up comedy and dance.

They promised a September to remember and an “unforgettable night for the residents of Abuja and environs desirous of premium entertainment packaged in the best traditions of MC Amana."

Other artists expected to perform at the show are Niyola, Tony One Week, MC Abbey, Chigurl, Chuks D General, Onome Da Saint, Kenny Blaq, Short Cut, Igos, Nwando, DJ Alex and DJ TTB.

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EFCC Arrests 3 Fake EFCC Operatives Over N20m Attempted Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested three men masquerading as its operatives at Area 3, Garki, Abuja over their alleged roles in an attempted 20 million naira fraud.

The three men were identified as Yakubu Dankaba (aka Yakubu Hamisu), Yahaya Baba and Usman Abdulhakeem (aka Chairman).

A statement issued by EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren stated that the men posing as EFCC operatives wrote a letter to the Director of FCT, Abuja Water Board with the intention of defrauding him of 20 million naira.

In their letter to the FCT Water Board Director , the trio allegedly informed him that he was under investigation. Thereafter, they offered to help him quash the investigation if he could part with 20 million naira.

Uwujaren said that on sensing that he was about to be scammed, the Water Board Director alerted the anti graft agency which swung into action and arrested the impostors.

He added that they would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

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EFCC Arrests 3 Fake EFCC Operatives Over N20m Attempted Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested three men masquerading as its operatives at Area 3, Garki, Abuja over their alleged roles in an attempted 20 million naira fraud.

The three men were identified as Yakubu Dankaba (aka Yakubu Hamisu), Yahaya Baba and Usman Abdulhakeem (aka Chairman).

A statement issued by EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren stated that the men posing as EFCC operatives wrote a letter to the Director of FCT, Abuja Water Board with the intention of defrauding him of 20 million naira.

In their letter to the FCT Water Board Director , the trio allegedly informed him that he was under investigation. Thereafter, they offered to help him quash the investigation if he could part with 20 million naira.

Uwujaren said that on sensing that he was about to be scammed, the Water Board Director alerted the anti graft agency which swung into action and arrested the impostors.

He added that they would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

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Buhari Suspends Visit To Cross River State.

President Muhammadu Buhari's much anticipated visit to Cross River State for the groundbreaking ceremony of a 260km dual carriage way has been put on hold.

Mr Christian Ita, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ben Ayade told newsmen on Thursday that the information was conveyed to the governor through a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari.

He said that the Presidency attributed the suspension of the visit to a letter written to the President by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nana Fatima Mede which indicated that the proposed dual carriage way would affect the Cross River National Park.

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Four Gay Men Arrested For Defilement In Jigawa State

The Jigawa State command of the Nigerian Security And Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC on Wednesday arrested four men for allegedly defilling a 16 years old boy named Umar Sani.

The suspects are accused of severally defiling the said Umar Sani of Taura local government area over a period of two years.

Umar is said to have personally reported the matter to the state command of NSCDC when he could no longer stand the abuse.

Jigawa State Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Mohammed Gidado said that the suspects were arrested after medical examinations confirmed that the complainant has been violated anally.

He said that the suspects identified as Auwalu Idris, 41; Nazifi Abba, 25; Abdullahi Rabiu, 28; and Abu Zaid Yusu, 18, admitted to having committed the offense after rigorous interrogations.

He added that the suspects have already been arraigned before a magistrate court for prosecution.

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EFCC Declares MD Of Saraki's Company Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a former Director of the defunct Société Générale Bank Nigeria, SGBN Plc and Managing Director of Bukola Saraki's Carlisle Properties and Investment Ltd, Mr Kingsley Izuagbe wanted.

A statement released by Mr Wilson Uwujaren, Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC said that Izuagbe is implicated in the discrepancies in the Senate President's assets declaration forms. He is also wanted for laundering about 3.6 billion naira.

The full statement :

:”Kennedy Izuagbe, a former Director of Societe Generale Bank Nigeria Plc and Managing Director of Carlisle Properties and Investment Limited, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

“Izuagbe, 45, who is being investigated in a case of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of over N3.6 billion, has gone into hiding and all efforts to reach him have proved abortive.

“He is linked to the several shady deals and gross financial misconducts that took place in the bank, in which several millions of naira were granted as loan without due diligence.

“The suspect, who is believed to have fled the country, is a native of Iviukhua village, near Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo State.

“The EFCC enjoins members of the public with information on the whereabouts of Izuagbe to contact any of its offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Gombe and Kano, or the nearest police station.”

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Military Discovers Fake Boko Haram Office In Maiduguri

A secret office used by Boko Haram to produce identification documents for its members has been uncovered by troops of the Nigerian Army, 7 Division, Maiduguri, Borno State.

The office located at the busy post office area of Maiduguri was allegedly manned for the terror group by two accomplices identified as John Zakaria and Makinta Umar. They are said to have made useful statements to the military.

A statement issued by Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col Tukur Gusau confirmed the story.

The statement :

“The arrest of the accomplices was made possible after a Boko Haram terrorist who was earlier arrested confessed to Joint Investigation Centre that the suspected persons were in the business of producing ID cards for the terrorists group.

"The items recovered from the accomplices include; computer laptops, memory sticks, still camera among others.

"During preliminary investigation, it was discovered that the accomplices produces fake National Identity Cards and other documents for the terrorists in a Business Centre located in Maiduguri.

“These documents enable the terrorists to move freely to various destinations and carry out their terrorists activities, killing and inflicting hardship to the Law abiding citizens in the country.

“The documents also facilitate the smooth movement of the terrorists to neighbouring countries to network with other terrorists.

“This act by the accomplices is detrimental to the ongoing effort of the various security agencies under Operation Lafiya Dole."

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