“It has become a veritable source through which state funds are siphoned under the pretext that the demands of the kidnappers must be met…”
Despite the CBN Act, the illegal practice has blossomed for ages, transcended all social strata and even attained social-cultural realm amongst Nigerians.
Result of the autopsy has, however, not been released as the police continue their investigation to ascertain the cause of the death of the 12-year-old schoolboy.
A federal government seed fund for startups and innovators, and a national innovation parks and hubs will be established.
“As schools vacate and students return home for holidays, there is likelihood that subversive gangs will target them for recruitment for undesirable intents.”
Despite paying N7 million ransom to secure his release, bandits have murdered Shila Ojebola, a Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) staff.
Governor Yahaya Bello’s government has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding N35 billion in damages.
“A governor in a North-Central state within the last six years (one individual) has withdrawn over N60 billion in cash,” the EFCC boss said in the publication.
The former president said the warning was because the Yorubas “don’t all go in the same direction, which is part of our strength in Yoruba land.”
The deceased’s father had earlier come out to say the school’s principal queried him for releasing the videos and photos of his son’s final moments.
