http://www.webremixed.info/ Aggregation of tags: crimes-frauds-corruption Webremixer http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200564.html All across Mozambique, polling stations in the country's third municipal elections held on Wednesday stayed open hours later than originally planned. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:11:30 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200564.html 2008-11-20T11:11:30Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200480.html The attendance at the meeting was impressively high. Venue of the event, which was scheduled for 12 noon, was already full to capacity before the time underscoring the importance participants attached to the subject matter which has been a source of worry to the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS). Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:18 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200480.html 2008-11-20T10:53:18Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200447.html National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has nabbed a commercial driver, Mr. Cyprian Otti, in Ekiti State for allegedly being in possession of a substance suspected to be cocaine weighing 20grammes cocaine. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:49:37 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200447.html 2008-11-20T10:49:37Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200441.html Rivers State Police Command yesterday confirmed the killing of three of its serving police corporals and a civilian by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:49:32 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200441.html 2008-11-20T10:49:32Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200371.html The United Kingdom has called on the Federal Government to address major factors responsible for drug trafficking and endemic corruption in Nigeria. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:22:11 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200371.html 2008-11-20T10:22:11Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200317.html The Minister of Local Government (minaloc), Protais Musoni, has publicly admitted that there are serious challenges to wrestle with vis-ŕ-vis service delivery at local administrative levels. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:07:25 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200317.html 2008-11-20T10:07:25Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200260.html The head of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security Services (DISS), Isaac Kgosi has encouraged senior labour officers to frustrate efforts by some foreigners who thrive on bogus documents. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:42:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200260.html 2008-11-20T09:42:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200156.html POLICE in Lusaka yesterday shot dead five suspected dangerous criminals in a fierce exchange of fire in which one officer was shot and wounded. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:01:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200156.html 2008-11-20T09:01:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200154.html IT is the festive season again and with all the merry- making and glad tidings that come with the ending of the year- the joys of Christmas and the grand anticipations of the new year - also come the not-too pleasant realities of the rise in the crime rate and other related vices. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:01:51 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200154.html 2008-11-20T09:01:51Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200076.html The Nigeria Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ekiti State Command, has intercepted a Lagos-Abuja-bound commercial vehicle with 20 grammes of cocaine stocked in a Bible. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:36:41 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200076.html 2008-11-20T08:36:41Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200040.html An Aba based human rights group, Human Rights, Justice and Peace Foundation (HRJPF) has called on the Federal Government to release the White Paper on the Presidential Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the killing at Orie Ohabiam, Aba, Abia State. The Commission sat in October, 2005. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:08:34 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200040.html 2008-11-20T08:08:34Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200035.html A 60-year-old man whose name was given as Jonathan Ohanson has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly minting fake Naira notes and foreign currencies. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:39 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811200035.html 2008-11-20T08:00:39Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811191020.html THE Senate yesterday confirmed former head of Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan as Chairman of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:01:51 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811191020.html 2008-11-19T22:01:51Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190980.html Lagos state government will from January 2009 commence the arrest and prosecution of parents or guardians whose wards are found hawking during the school hours. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:14:32 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190980.html 2008-11-19T20:14:32Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190969.html THERE are Indications that the Presidency may merge the two anti-corruption agencies, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), to speed up the anti-graft war. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:14:27 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190969.html 2008-11-19T20:14:27Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190938.html Detainees kept in police custody in Equatorial Guinea are victims of systematic torture, and prisoners suffer inhuman conditions, an independent United Nations human rights expert said in a press statement today, blaming a break down in the country's judicial system. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:35:59 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190938.html 2008-11-19T19:35:59Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190882.html The twenty-two Phillipinos Arrested by the joint Military task Force (JTF) for allegedly engaging in illegal oil bunkering', in the Niger Delta will soon be handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:28:55 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190882.html 2008-11-19T18:28:55Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190732.html Theft of electricity cables over the past two weeks in the Maputo suburbs of Triunfo and Costa do Sol have caused Mozambique's publicly-owned electricity company, EDM, losses estimated at 60,000 US dollars, according to a report in Wednesday's issue of the independent daily "O Pais". Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:51:56 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190732.html 2008-11-19T14:51:56Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190730.html Fernando Mbararano, the political delegate in the central province of Sofala of Mozambique's main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo, has claimed that the ruling Frelimo Party is illicitly transporting people from other parts of the province to vote in the municipal election in Beira. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:51:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190730.html 2008-11-19T14:51:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190698.html It was drama yesterday as the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges battled to nip in the bud, a brewing crisis over the purchase of 380 Peugeot 407 cars for House standing committees. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:34:53 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190698.html 2008-11-19T14:34:53Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190620.html Two members of a five-man robbery gang were yesterday gunned down, by the police at about 2pm in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, while attempting to rob members of the public in the Central Area of the city. Three other members of the gan escaped with bullet wounds.LEADERSHIP gathered that an eagle-eyed member of the public, suspecting the menacing movement of the hoodlums, had alerted the police who promptly responded, and on sighting the police the "bad boys" opened fire. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:47:55 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190620.html 2008-11-19T13:47:55Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190616.html The tradition of collection of illegal tolls at various points across the country had a negative implication on three police officers attached to the Rivers State Police Command when they were shot dead by a group later discovered to be mlitants. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:47:49 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190616.html 2008-11-19T13:47:49Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190526.html THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has acknowledged that corruption is still rampant and remains a challenge in its operations despite previous efforts to prevent the scourge. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:23:39 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190526.html 2008-11-19T12:23:39Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190499.html A 29- year- old gardener was yesterday arraigned before an Abuja magistrate court over allegations of breach of trust and theft.The accused, Godwin Ring, was charged for abandoning a job assigned to him by one Amina Muhammed and also stealing a canopy from the lady's compound. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:04:03 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190499.html 2008-11-19T12:04:03Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190497.html Former Director of Kaduna State Muslims Pilgrims' Welfare Board, Alhaji Nuhu Mohammed Zakari has been arrested for allegedly collecting N445, 000 from 70 year old Malam Usman Yusuf, an intending pilgrim and not remitting it to the board's coffers, the state police command said yesterday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:04:00 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190497.html 2008-11-19T12:04:00Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190495.html ALagos High Court yesterday ruled that a contentious document which allegedly contained a sta-tement by former head mobile police at Aso Rock Villa Abuja, Mr. Rabo Lawal, was germane to the case of attempted murder brought against him. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:03:57 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190495.html 2008-11-19T12:03:57Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190448.html The Senate has directed its Committees on Ethics and Privileges and National Security and Intelligence to investigate alleged assault on Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello (PDP, Ogun Central) by an officer of the State Security Service (SSS). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:41:30 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190448.html 2008-11-19T11:41:30Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190433.html A London court Monday ruled that evidence gathered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and agents of the London Metropolitan Police on former governor Ibori are not admissible. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:41:01 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190433.html 2008-11-19T11:41:01Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190389.html Three more people have been arrested after they were found in possession of what looked like diamonds, reliable sources say. The men were nabbed in Makoro village a few days after police arrested three people with what are suspected to be diamonds. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:22:18 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190389.html 2008-11-19T11:22:18Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190382.html Former Botswana National Front (BNF) youth wing president Gabriel Kanjabanga and his supporters disrupted a rally held at Tsholofelo in Gaborone North by another BNF member Lemogang Ntime on Sunday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:22:13 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190382.html 2008-11-19T11:22:13Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190291.html Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi state has called for concerted efforts amongst parents, traditional leaders, teachers and everybody, to eradicate all manner of drugs trafficking, addiction and abuse in Nigeria. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:19 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190291.html 2008-11-19T10:50:19Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190287.html It is a fitting coincidence that as the Electoral Reform Committee is believed to be rounding up its work, the calls for the punishment of electoral criminals are reaching a crescendo. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:16 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190287.html 2008-11-19T10:50:16Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190285.html Vital Governance Instrument Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:14 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190285.html 2008-11-19T10:50:14Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190281.html Since Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, challenged the leadership of the House of Representatives under Hon. Demeji Bankole to explain its role in the approval given for the purchase of 380 Peugeot 407 cars for the oversight functions of the House committees, the House has not known peace. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:10 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190281.html 2008-11-19T10:50:10Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190280.html Governor of Osun state, General Olagunsoye Oyinlola (rtd) has charged traditional rulers in the state to always mobilise their subjects for the overall good of their various communities. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:09 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190280.html 2008-11-19T10:50:09Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190225.html The Police in Abuja yesterday killed two armed robbery suspects who attempted to break into a bank in the Central Business District.Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Rabiu Dayi, said a customer telephoned the police and informed them about the arrival of robbers in two vehicles. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:19:28 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190225.html 2008-11-19T10:19:28Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190149.html A new group, Transparency Group campaigning for "a thorough, unfettered, unencumbered and independent" investigation into the alleged N2.3bn purchase of 380 cars yesterday emerged in the House of Representatives. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:34:52 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190149.html 2008-11-19T09:34:52Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190134.html When the toothy, exuberant young man from Ogun State, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, became the Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives following the shameful fall of his predecessor, Ms. Patricia Etteh, one of the earliest things he immediately did to purchase for himself some popularity and acclaim was to state with uncommon unequivocation that the amount actually squandered by former president Olusegun Obasanjo on his phantom power projects was $16 billion and not $10 billion as was widely reported in the nation at that time. Nigerians promptly hailed him for his forthrightness, and went ahead to celebrate him as the quintessence of the very paradigm shift the nation was in such dire need of; indeed, as a symbol of the clear departure from the shameless collaborations and vulgar dissembling that distinguished rotten era of the horribly corrupt and primitive politics and politicians the nation had become too sick and tired of. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:06 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190134.html 2008-11-19T09:28:06Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190132.html There was a forlorn hope that Nigeria's political elite would learn a positive lesson from the Član with which Senator John McCain, the defeated Republican presidential candidate, gracefully conceded defeat on the fourth of November. Alas, despite the posturing about being elated with Barrack Obama's election as the 44th President of the United States of America, it is obvious that Nigeria's political elite have learnt nothing from that watershed election. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:04 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190132.html 2008-11-19T09:28:04Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190131.html His first move is creating tension and anxiety in the House of Representative. His appearance is reminiscence of the maverick politician, the chairman of the infamous and defunct Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), Arthur Nzeribe. Like Nzeribe, he is said to be going solo, keeping to himself and creating around himself an aura of mystique among his colleagues. He hardly engages in banters with anyone in the society. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:03 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190131.html 2008-11-19T09:28:03Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190111.html Cadbury Nigeria Plc and two of its executive directors are to be probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over misstatements in the company's 2004-2005 annual report. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:37:56 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190111.html 2008-11-19T08:37:56Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190110.html The report of cult clashes in the nation's universities in the print and electronic media lately is a source of worry to all men of goodwill. The latest of such bestial attacks is the stabbing to death of a student of the University of Ado -Ekiti by a notorious cultist called 'Osama'. Newspaper reports has it that the deceased, Femi appealed to Osama and his gang who were howling and partying in what they called end of exams party not to disturb the remaining students still reading for their exams. Osama was said to have been infuriated over Femi's audacity to challenge him and he subsequently stabbed him on the neck with a knife and left the knife there. Femi later died in the hospital after losing so much blood. Osama and his gang were beaten up by irate students and were only rescued from being lynched by the police who has since taken them to custody. It was learnt that the same Osama stabbed another student in August 2008 after which he was arrested but was shortly released. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:37:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190110.html 2008-11-19T08:37:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190106.html When the Lagos State government came up with the idea of setting up Rapid Response Squad (RRS) few years ago, it had one major objective to give the robbers terrorising the state the battle of their lives and free the state of terror. Former Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu, who set it up, gave the unit the needed support even though there seemed to be no proportionate result. The excuse then was that perhaps they were still lacking in some equipment and logistics to match the criminals 'fire for fire'. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:37:47 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190106.html 2008-11-19T08:37:47Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190103.html Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) is yet to quiz local government chairmen in Oyo State in its investigation into capital projects approved by the state government from 2006. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:37:40 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190103.html 2008-11-19T08:37:40Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190055.html On 17 November 2008, Swaziland's Attorney General, Majahenkhaba Dlamini, warned that journalists who report critically against the government would be viewed as supporting "terrorists" and arrested. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:14:46 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190055.html 2008-11-19T07:14:46Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190002.html Khartoum has long maintained a studious silence over its suspicions that the Kenyan government was assisting the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), which governs the semi-autonomous south of Sudan to replenish its armament. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:45:50 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190002.html 2008-11-19T05:45:50Z