* Death Toll of Nigerians Increases to 99 in Mecca Tragedy
* EFCC Arrests 2 with 556 ATM Cards and Traveler's Cheques.
* Diezani Alison-Madueke Battling with Cancer, says her Lawyer
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* How Doomed US Ship Collided with Hurricane
* Family of a Black man Shot by a White Cop to Receive $6.5 Million from the City. Details after the cut.
Death Toll of Nigerians Increases to 99 in Mecca Tragedy
The death toll of Nigerians in Hajj stampede in Mecca have increased to 99 persons, with 42 others injured and 214 others missing.
The confirmation was made by the commissioner (Planning, Research, Statistic Information and Library Service), of the The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Dr Selah Okenwa, while speaking during an interview with journalist on Thursday.
Diezani Alison-Madueke Battling with Cancer, says her Lawyer
Diezani lawyer, Mr. Onwudiwe has released a statement saying that her client underwent
chemotherapy last week and is scheduled to undergo surgery next week.
According to Sahara Reporters; the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, who was arrested last
week in London on corruption-related offences, began the treatment for
cancer in the UK while she was in office.
Although he did not say what form of cancer she was diagnosed with,
he added, “The health crisis has unfortunately exacerbated in recent
times.”
It was also reported that; The United Kingdom-based Chevening Scholarship has removed the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from its list of female achievers.
EFCC Arrests 2 with 556 ATM Cards and Traveler's Cheques.
Two Nigerians have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC with an alarming numbers of ATM cards in their possession, which they have been using to carry out fraudulent acts.
Jonathan Odu Isikwei was found with 448 travelers’ cheques, while Pascal Onuora Udeh, 34, was arrested with 108 ATM cards on his way to China.
In a statement released by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, there's an ongoing investigation of the case and the two suspects would soon appear in court to account for their actions.
The statement said: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign one Jonathan Odu Isikwei for unlawful possession of 448 travelers’ Cheques.
“Isikwei 51, a native of Igbodo in Aniocha local government area of Delta State, was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, by the Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during the outward clearance of passengers on a Belgium- bound flight.
“The case was transferred to the EFCC for further investigation.”
It added; “In a related development, the EFCC is investigating the activities of one Pascal Onuora Udeh.
The 34-year-old was arrested for being in possession of 108 pieces of Automated Teller Machine (ATM)/Debit cards.
“The suspect, who claimed to be a trader and an undergraduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is a native of Umudim Village of Obibi, Ochasi Ato, in Orlu local government area of Imo State.”
How Doomed US Ship Collided with Hurricane
Information revealed by ship data tracking shows that ill-fated U.S.-flagged El Faro cargo ship sunk by Hurricane Joaquin was sailing at near full speed into the center of the storm before it lost propulsion amid mountainous waves and brutal winds. For more details click here.
Family of a Black man Shot by a White Cop to Receive $6.5 Million from the City.
The family of 50 years Walter Scott who was shot by a white cop are to receive $6.5 million for the injustice melted on the late man.
Associated Press Reports:
A city in South Carolina approved a $6.5 million settlement Thursday with the family of an unarmed black man shot to death earlier this year by a white police officer.
The North Charleston City Council approved the settlement by a 10-0 vote, and members of Walter Scott's family were on hand when it was announced.
The council had met several times in the past few months to receive advice from city attorney Brady Hair on a potential lawsuit from Scott's family.
Scott, 50, was shot April 4 by North Charleston officer Michael Slager while trying to run from a traffic stop. A bystander recorded the shooting with a cellphone.
Slager was indicted on a murder charge in June and a judge refused to set bond last month, saying his release would "constitute an unreasonable danger to the community."
Slager was fired following his arrest on the murder charges and has been detained in solitary confinement.
The bystander's cellphone video showed Slager firing eight times as Scott ran. The shooting inflamed the national debate about how blacks are treated by law officers.
Before the video was brought to the attention of authorities, Slager had told investigators that Scott tried to grab his gun and Taser. But prosecutor Scarlett Wilson said Scott was running away and the only time Slager could be seen running was to go back, pick up the Taser and then drop it by Scott's body.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Scott's family called for peace. Some have credited the family's action — along with the officer's speedy arrest — with staving off the protests and violence that have erupted in other cities where unarmed black men have died during encounters with police.
Slager faces from 30 years to life in prison without parole if he is convicted of murder. There were no aggravating circumstances such as robbery or kidnapping, so the death penalty doesn't apply in the case, the prosecutor has said.
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