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Vandals Steal/Destroy Newly installed Solar Panels

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Senator Smart Adeyemi, chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, has condemned the actions of vandals who allegedly dismantled some of the freshly installed solar panels in the FCT.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The senator, who represents Kogi West Constituency, made the remarks while inspecting some of the city’s current projects as part of the committee’s oversight function over the weekend in Abuja.

Other projects assessed include continuing rehabilitation work at the National Assembly, the Abuja Mass Rail Transit System’s operations control center, the Gosa dump site and landfill, and the Wupa sewage treatment facility, as well as the Department of Development Control’s structures and equipment.

Senator Adeyemi, who condemned vandalism in the city, adding that measures must be made to safeguard and preserve all facilities, including as traffic lights, train tracks, manholes, and electricity installations.
He asked Nigerians to protect public facilities developed for their benefit, and he urged the FCTA to include security and maintenance components in proposed project budgets.
Sen. Adeyemi praised FCT Minister Malam Muhammad Musa Bello for his dedication to completing priority projects in the Territory.
In response to the issue of critical infrastructure security, Shehu Ahmed, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, stated that the FCT Security Committee had mandated the FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to ensure the security of such facilities throughout the FCT.


Meanwhile, FCTA Director of Facility Maintenance, Omoniyi Olaloye, noted that the solar street lighting program became required due to limited power supply from the national grid.

Olaloye said that approximately 4000 solar-powered street lights have been put across the city so far, with more installations planned.
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PAYING THE PRICE: EFCC Cracks Down Hard, Nails Middleman In ₦16 Million Laundering Storm!

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July 31, 2026

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A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.

Key Details of the Case

  • Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.

  • The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

  • Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.

Related BDC Convictions

In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.

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THE END OF THE ROAD: Death Penalty Handed Down To Killers Of DELSU Student!.

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July 29, 2026

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A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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High-Stakes Arrest: Mastermind Boko Haram Spy Caught Red-Handed By Security Operatives!.

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July 29, 2026

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Security forces have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant, Abulfatahi, in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Operation & Timing: Apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led sweep targeting a local terrorist information network. Two other suspects were previously arrested and moved to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre.

  • Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Abulfatahi admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander named Akilu, who directs terrorist operations in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.

  • Criminal Activities: The suspect allegedly collected illegal taxes for the terrorist commander and helped select targets for abduction around Monguno.

  • Evidence Recovered: Investigators found two phone numbers linked to Commander Akilu on Abulfatahi’s mobile device, which are aiding security forces in dismantling the broader network.

  • Next Steps: Authorities are expanding their investigations to uncover other collaborators and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the Lake Chad region.

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