COUNTERFEIT TRAVELERS CHEQUES: EFCC arraigns Suspect on 3-count charges

The EFCC, on Monday June 20, 2016, arraigned Favour Omeigba Bello (F) before Justice (Prof) Chuka Augustine Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Lagos State, Ikoyi on 3-count charge bordering on attempt to export counterfeit, Possession of counterfeit and forgery. 

The accused, Bello, was arrested by officials of the NDLEA on January 16, 2016 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, during the outward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airline to Dubai and was later transferred to the EFCC for further investigation.

Zero Violence in N’East is Impossible Now - COAS

The Nigeria's Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, has said violence cannot be eradicated totally in the North Eastern region of the country, adding that security agencies are doing their best to tackle insurgency. He made statement on Tuesday during his visit to the Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Sam Ethnan Base, Ikeja, Lagos.


The COAS Abubakar who also made a visit to the Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode, inaugurated several projects at the base, noted that the fight against terrorism had improved under the present administration, saying the era of Boko Haram terrorists moving in convoys and destroying villages had become a rarity. “In the North Eastern part of Nigeria, we are making progress. We may have challenges of suicide bombings here and there, but that will end soon.

“There cannot be zero violence; violence will still be there. But everything humanly possible will be done to have a peaceful and stable environment in the North-East so that people can go about their business in peace. “We are doing so much in terms of close air support. We are providing an enabling environment for the surface forces to function. We soften the ground for the surface forces to function. We are providing logistics-in-supply, rotational transportation, and also moving equipment.

Ambode hosts Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal S.B Abubakar says his administration sensitive to issues of security (PHOTOS)

Governor of lagos Akinwumi Ambode $ Chief of Air staff,
Air Marshal S.B Abubakar 

This administration is very sensitive to issues that touch on security of lives and property, because without security, the State can't experience any tangible form of growth and development.

Governor of lagos Akinwumi Ambode , hosted the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal S.B Abubakar and his team at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja during a courtesy visit. 

How to further strengthen security in Lagos so as enhance economic growth and development was discussed.

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ABUJA MAY DAY BOMBING: ‘Don't allow Terrorists to defeat my husband’ – Patience Jonathan begs Nigerians

THE Nigerian first lady and wife the President, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called on Nigerians to support her Husband, President Jonathan Goodluck in his fight against the insurgents Boko Haram.

The first lady, Mrs Jonathan said: “terrorism can defeat anyone including my husband, President Goodluck Jonathan, if he fights alone, because terrorism cannot defeat us collectively.”

She therefore make an appeal for collective battle to tackle the insecurity in the country.

Mrs Jonathan, made the call during the 44th Birthday celebration of the National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, Mr. Gani Adams, held in Ikeja, Lagos.

According to Mrs. Jonathan, who was represented by Senior Special Assistance to President on Youths and Student matters, Mr. Jude Imagwe, she said, “I want to thank all Nigerians but as I appreciate your effort, I must remind you that you all have a responsibility to play in the security challenges facing this country.”

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