ICPC To Probe Fashola, Akpabio, Other Governors
Investigations have commenced for former governors; Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State; Chief Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Sullivan Chime of Enugu State while the other four, Mr. Raji Fashola of Lagos State, Godswiil Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State and Alhaji Sule Lamido of Jigawa State were on the waiting list.
New Ebola Death Confirmed In Sierra Leone
A woman who recently died in northern Sierra Leone has tested positive for Ebola. It comes as a setback to the country's effort to eradicate the deadly disease.
Sierra Leone was celebrating only last week when it discharged its last known Ebola patient from hospital.
News of the new case means the country is no longer Ebola-free. High-risk contacts of the woman have been identified, isolated and will now be watched for symptoms.
Super Eagles Captain, Vincent Enyeama Withdraws From Team To Play Tanzania
Super Eagles Captain Vincent Enyeama has withdrawn from the Country's 2017 Afcon qualifier against Tanzania and the subsequent friendly match against Niger for personal reasons.
Reacting to the news of the first choice goalie's decision, Coach Sunday Oliseh shrugged off concerns that Enyeama's absence would worry the camp. The gaffer insists every player will be given equal opportunity to feature for the team and none will hold the country to ransom.
Four Arrested For Cocaine Trafficking In Lagos
28-year-old university graduate of Economics, Nonso Akubueze, has been arrested along with four other suspects by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged drug trafficking.
It was learnt that Akubueze and the other suspects – Simon Omoluonye, Obidike Onodyer, Friday Onyeabor and Emma Ifoh – were apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with 11.5 kilogrammes of cocaine substances valued at N57m.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspects had smuggled the drug into the country from Brazil.
Akubueze, who was found with 1.1kg of cocaine hidden in his luggage, said he had left Nigeria for Brazil with the hope of getting a good job but his expectation was dashed on getting there.
He said, "I am a 2009 graduate of Economics but I have no job. I left Nigeria in search of job opportunities. My condition of living in Brazil was worse than when I was in Nigeria. It was my friend that gave me the bag containing the drug."
Omeluonye , 28, said he was to be paid N1m for the mission, adding that he had intended to use the proceed to start a business and further his education.
Forty-year-old Onodyer, told NDLEA investigators that he was paid N200,000 for the 11 wraps of cocaine he ingested.
He said, "Drug trafficking was my last option to free myself from the harsh condition of living in Brazil. Unfortunately, I could only swallow 11 wraps so I was paid N200,000."
The commander at the MMIA, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the seized drug comprised white and crack cocaine concealed in tins, among others.
He said, "Different methods were adopted in concealing the drug. One of the suspects, Omoluonye, was caught with both white and crack cocaine in tins weighing 7.8kg. Akubueze had 1.1kg by the side of his luggage while Onodyer ingested 11 wraps of cocaine weighing 0.5 grammes. Onyeabor was found with 74 wraps weighing 1.3kg and Ifoh was caught with 34 wraps weighing 0.7 grammes.
"Apart from Onyeabor, who hails from Enugu State, the four other suspects are from Anambra State."
The Chairman of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, called on members of the public to shun drug trafficking and engage in legitimate business ventures.
Nigerian Billionaire Dehinde Fernandez Dies At 82
Nigerian Billionaire, Ambassador Chief Antonio Dehinde Fernandez has died at the age of 82. Dele Momodu and his daughter announced his demise on twitter. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
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