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•EFCC moves for forfeiture of 2 mansions traced to suspects set for prosecution •Perm Sec got N120m cash, 2 Honda cars for new wife from contractor in lieu of NAF refueling job There are still Graphic details of how two defence ministers, top presidential aide, Inspector General of Police and Permanent Secretary connived with a contractor to divert and share a whopping N35 billion meant for the acquisition of arms and logistics for Nigerian troops on peace-keeping operations have emerged, more than a decade after. Vanguard learned that the N35 billion loan, which was obtained from the Debt Management Office, DMO, was for the award of contracts for the provision of logistics and equipment for Nigerian troops on peace-keeping missions under the Nigerian Contingencies in Peace Keeping Missions, CADEP. However, documents obtained by Vanguard last night indicated that the bulk of the cash was diverted by the ministers, permanent secretary and a Chief of Staff to the President at th

The Zamfara State Police Command wishes to warn that, Unauthorised and Illegal Use of Siren, Revolving light, Covered and Spy Plates Number are hereby banned with immediate effect. In a press release made available to Nigerian Notch by PPRO of Zamfara State, SP Mohammed Shehu, he said that, the Commissioner of Police CP Usman Nagogo psc+ has set up a Task Force Team to ensure Compliance as well as to embark on the arrest of those who refuse to abide by the order. The Command further warned that any person or group arrested by the task force team will be investigated and made to face the full wrath of the law. The Command urges members of the public to continue to be law abiding citizens and also cooporate with police and other security Agencies for a better service delivery.

Ihedioha's Appeal against H.E Senator Hope Uzodinma has been adjourned for tomorrow to enable his legal team respond to a process served on them this morning in court. Details later.

The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has held its 36th matriculation, where students were urged to show utmost determination, hard work, focus and commitment towards achieving their goals in the institution.  The institution also tasked parents and teachers to put in their best to ensure that  students tow the path of diligence, which will in turn establish them to find their place in a fast changing world which is becoming challenging with its attendant hiccups and whirlwinds, occasioned by ICT and the internet. Dr Francisca Unoma, Nwafulugo the rector of the polytechnic who made the call during the 36th Matriculation Ceremony of the institution held yesterday at the Oko campus of the polytechnic, stressed that it has become imperative that students of the institution to tow the line of hardwork and perseverance in achieving their aims as students in the citadel of learning. She said that "As I sincerely congratulate all our new intakes for their choice

The association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) rising from its stakeholders meeting recently has maintained its stance on professionalism, which they say is the best approach towards a better relationship with all stakeholders in the  industry. The President of the Chief Uju Tony Nwabunike, in a press release made available to Nigerian Notch in Lagos stated thus "we in the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) see our profession, not only as a means of livelihood, but also as a way of contributing to national economic, social and total well being of consumers."  He said that its as a result of this, we have an unsung ethic of promoting standards  and best practices across various areas in the course of carrying out our  cargo clearing functions  at the seaports, airports and border stations in the country. He further stated that over time, the customs brokers have been victims of substandard importation by importers who, in some ca

In an extraordinary meeting of stakeholders and leaders of Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi community, We thought it wise to resolve worrisome issues, Mr Onyedika Chukwuma ( Acobarry),has raised against Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who has been kind to him despite his unbecoming disposition. We have in the recent past noted with disappointment, the incessant and unwarranted verbal abuse on our sons in the persons of Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and Hon. Chris Azubuogu by Mr Onyedika Chukwuma (Acobarry),who happens to be an indigene of our community, Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi.  We want to state categorically, that we have no hands in such despicable and unpatriotic attitude of the aforementioned fellow, whose trade in stock has been blackmail, just to tarnish the image of our distinguished sons, who represent our Senatorial zone and our immediate Federal Constituency. We, today have resolved to take all necessary measures to ensure that Mr  Onyedika Chukwuma (Acobarry) stops forthwith in carry