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AGF takes over prosecution of Polaris Bank, official for alleged N16.5bn fraud

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AGF takes over prosecution of Polaris Bank, official for alleged N16.5bn fraud

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the prosecution of Polaris Bank and a staff member, Chinenye Duru, for alleged N16.5 billion fraud. The office of the Inspector General of Police, which filed the case in December 2023, accused Polaris Bank and Mr Duru of fraudulently diverting … Read more

National Inland Waterways Authority says eight people died

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National Inland Waterways Authority says eight people died

The National Inland Waterways Authority on Sunday confirmed eight people dead and 38 others rescued in a boat mishap that occurred in Anambra State. The police said five people died in the incident. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Jibril Darda’u, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja … Read more