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Nigerian Soldiers Arrest 8 for Crude Oil Theft in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom

Oil theft and pipeline vandalism have been persistent issues in Nigeria, particularly in regions like the Niger Delta. These illegal activities not only harm the country’s economy but also damage the environment and endanger local communities. Recently, the Nigerian Army’s 6th Division made significant progress in curbing these crimes by intercepting suspects involved in oil […]

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict With N4.6n Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again apprehended an ex-convict, Christian Ogbuji, for drug trafficking. This time, he was caught trying to smuggle 817 wraps of cocaine, weighing 19.40kg, and valued at N4.6 billion, through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the arrest happened […]

Matawalle Challenges Banditry Accusations, Calls for Evidence

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence and former governor of Zamfara state, has strongly denied accusations of supporting banditry. In a recent interview on Channels Television, he challenged his accusers, including Governor Dauda Lawal, to present any evidence backing their claims. Matawalle emphasized that his approach to negotiating with bandits was not unique, […]

Prophet Taken into Custody During Service for Allegedly Kissing Female Church Member

On September 21, 2024, during a routine church service in Zimbabwe, Prophet Timothy Michael, a well-known clergyman from a new generation church, was dramatically arrested. This unexpected event sent shockwaves through his congregation, many of whom were left in disbelief as they witnessed the incident unfold. The prophet is accused of kissing a female congregant […]

Dangote Regrets Not Buying Arsenal: A Missed Opportunity in Football

Aliko Dangote, one of Africa’s richest men and the Chairman of Dangote Group, has expressed regret about not seizing the opportunity to buy Arsenal Football Club when he had the chance. In a candid interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua in New York, Dangote discussed his past aspirations to purchase the Premier League club for $2 […]

Osun Amotekun Arrests 50-Year-Old Man for Attempted Kidnapping and Other Crimes

In a recent operation, the Osun State Security Network Agency, commonly known as Amotekun Corps, has made significant arrests, including a 50-year-old man suspected of attempted kidnapping. The suspect, Najeemdeen Shola Bankole Adeyemi, allegedly targeted a woman he met on Facebook, leading to his arrest in Osogbo. On September 15, 2024, Rodiat Adenike AbdulRazak, a […]

Fuel Tanker Explosion in Abuja Leaves Many Injured

On Monday night, a tragic incident occurred in Maitama, Abuja, when a fuel tanker exploded, resulting in numerous injuries and widespread panic among residents. The explosion took place along Shehu Shagari Way, a busy area of the federal capital, and also impacted passengers traveling in a nearby commercial vehicle. The explosion happened after the tanker […]

Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Continues Today at Abuja Federal High Court

Nnamdi Kanu, the prominent leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to continue his trial today at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This legal battle has been in progress since his rearrest and extradition back to Nigeria from Kenya in 2021. The Nigerian government has charged Kanu with serious offenses, including […]