BREAKING: FG Finally Names 96 Boko Haram, ISWAP Sponsors Information reaching Ibom Focus says that FG Finally Names 96 Boko Haram, ISWAP Sponsors The Federal Government has said the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has uncovered 96 financiers of terrorism, especially those backing Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). It also said NFIU has unmasked 424 associates/supporters of the financiers, about 123 companies and 33 bureaux de change linked with terrorism. It said the agency has identified 26 suspected bandits/kidnappers and seven co-conspirators. The government said 45 of the suspects will soon face trial. The…
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Just In: Bandits Kill Katsina Popular Monarch, Many Others Bandits in the early hours of Thursday stormed Daddara village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State where they killed six people, including the village head. Also abducted five other residents. More details….
Angry Landlord Sets Tenant’s Pharmacy On Fire Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Landlord Sets Tenant’s Pharmacy On Fire A pharmacist has suffered a great loss after her landlord identified as Okechukwu John Nwaimo, allegedly burnt her shop in Lekki Scheme 2 Estate, Lagos. According to sources, the tragic incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It is reported that the suspect who is now on the run, had accosted his tenant and falsely accused her of entering his compound. “He came earlier that day to accuse the victim of entering his compound claiming she could po!son him.…
Court Fines Pastor For Using Strobe Lights, Siren Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Court Fines Ghanaian Pastor For Using Strobe Lights, Siren A popular Ghanaian pastor, Bishop Daniel Obinim and his driver, Eric Kofi Agyeman have been fined GH₵ 1,200 (N78,568.58) for the illegal use of strobe lights and sirens. In a statement published on its Facebook page, Ghana Police Service said, the Akropong Magistrate Court ordered the fine on Wednesday after they were charged before it. Obimim, who is the head pastor of the International God’s Way Church, was said to have fitted strobe lights and siren on…
Tension As Tinubu Fled To London In Ambulance Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Tinubu Fled To London In Ambulance A popular rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that Bola Tinubu, an All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant, was flown to London in an air ambulance. Sowore claimed that Tinubu fled to London after he noticed that his presidential ambition was dead on arrival. Tinubu recently informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to contest in the 2023 presidential election. The former governor of Lagos State, however, said he was consulting with relevant stakeholders across the country. But, last week,…
Drama, South African Professor Asks Zimbabweans To Copy Nigerians By Leaving His Country Information reaching Ibom Focus says that South African Professor Asks Zimbabweans To Copy Nigerians By Leaving His Country A South African professor who was once a lawmaker wants Zimbabweans in his country to leave—like Nigerians did when Air Peace owner, Allen Onyema provided them with two flights home amid xenophobic uprisings in that country. Professor Thema Sono wrote an article in response to the Zimbabwe embassy and its consulates, which urged their nationals in South Africa to be vigilant and law abiding, Nigeria Abroad reports. “Good advice,…
Two Women Arrested For Stealing 7-year-old Boy Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Two Women Arrested For Stealing 7-year-old Boy Two women, Yinka Adeniyi and Taiwo Ajala, were arraigned at the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for stealing a seven-year-old boy. Both defendants pleaded innocence to the charges of conspiracy and child stealing. The prosecution counsel, ASP Bisi Ogunleye, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on December 12, 2021, at Orile, Agege. Mr Ogunleye said that the defendants were alleged to have stolen Michael Adebiyi, son of Hezekiah Adebiyi. “The first defendant, who was the mother of…
BREAKING: US Court Postpones Sentencing Of Hushpuppi, Fixes New Date Information reaching Ibom Focus says that US Court Postpones Sentencing Of Hushpuppi The United States District Court for the Central District of California has postponed the sentencing of Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas till July 11, 2022. Court document said Judge Otis D. Wright in Los Angeles granted the order after Hushpuppi’s lawyers led by Louis Shapiro entered a request for postponement. He is expected to remain in custody in the intervening period of the delay. The Nigerian Internet fraudster was previously scheduled to be sentenced on February 14 for duping people…
Tinubu Seriously Sick, Wet His Trousers After Using The Toilet Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Tinubu Seriously Sick, Wet His Trousers After Using The Toilet When the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, visited Niger State on January 20, it was to seek the support of Governor Abubakar Bello and former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida for his plan to contest for president in 2023. But after reports of what transpired inside the plane that flew Tinubu to Minna and came Back to Governor Bello, what Tinubu would surely be getting is not support but…
Tension In Imo As Suspected Cult Members Kill Police Commissioner Information reaching Ibom Focus says that there was serious Tension In Imo As Cult Members Kill Police Commissioner Suspected cult members have murdered a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Christian Kpatuma. The retired police officer cum lawyer was, on Wednesday, killed at his residence in Agwa, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. The murder of the police chief, popularly known as ‘Hippies’ has caused apprehension among residents of the area. Cult members are said to have taken over the Agwa community. A prominent citizen of the…