The Gavel
Why EFCC is investigating Lamido

From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse

IN November 2008, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invited the Jigawa State Accountant General, Alhaji Haruna Aminu Ahmed, for questioning over an alleged petition written by one Mohammed Ali from Ringim area of the state.

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Ribadu’s dismissal and rule of law

It didn't come as a surprise to many people when the embattled immediate past Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force. His dismissal was recommended by the Police Disciplinary Committee and endorsed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mike Okiro.

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Jigawa may sue EFCC over detention of Accountant General

Following last tuesday detention of the Jigawa state Accountant General, Alhaji Haruna Ahmed Amin, over how the state government awarded its contracts, the state Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido is considering taking the EFCC to court.

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Sharia court set to save 16 year-old girl from forced marriage

A Sharia court in Mashi town, headquarters of Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina state, has fixed ruling for Dec.1 on whether to allow a 16-year-old girl, Asiya Adamu Duguru marry a man of her choice contrary to the expectations of her father.

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Removal of Sokoto CJ: No one is tele-guiding us , says Bello

A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Hassan Bello has said that the House was not being tele-guided over their investigation of the State Chief Judge, Justice Aishat Sani Dahiru.

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