Gov Adeleke intervenes, orders action for prerogative of mercy for man sentenced to death by hanging for stealing fowl
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has taken swift action to address the case of a young man sentenced to death by hanging for allegedly stealing a fowl. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 17, by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor ordered the Attorney General to investigate the case immediately. He instructed that […]
Police arrest 23 suspects for possession of dangerous weapons and drugs in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has arrested 23 suspects for possessing dangerous weapons, drugs, and other illegal substances during recent operations. The Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, shared this news in a statement on Monday, December 16, 2024. According to him, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, around 6 PM, the Rapid Response Squad […]
Delta police arrests nursing mother for throwing her 10-month old baby in a river because her friends were mocking her
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman, Blessing Ibuku, for allegedly killing her 10-month-old baby, Prevail Jonathan, by throwing the child into a river. The incident occurred on November 31, 2024, but the case was reported on December 4, 2024, when the child was declared missing. While Blessing was being questioned at the […]
Reckless driver kills traffic officer in Oyo
A tragic incident took place in Oyo State when a traffic officer, Kehinde Fabunmi, was killed by a reckless driver in Ibadan. Fabunmi, a Level 4 officer with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), was hit on Saturday by a driver who disobeyed a traffic light at Agbowo, in the Ibadan North Local Government […]
Nasarawa: Police Arrest Man For Absconding With Lawyer’s Car
Police in Nasarawa State have apprehended a man, Sunday Bidemi, accused of stealing a lawyer’s car. Officers from the Masaka Division acted swiftly on a tip-off to recover the stolen vehicle. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed that the vehicle, a Toyota Corolla with registration number ABJ 730 KE, was retrieved […]
Over 40 Policemen Invaded My House In Abia Over Petition – Max Nduaguibe (video)
Dr. Max Nduaguibe, the former Director General for Governor Alex Otti’s 2019 election campaign, has claimed that over 40 policemen raided his house in Abia State early on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The police arrived at his home in Umuomainta Nbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area around 4 a.m., saying they were there because […]
EFCC Arrests Nigerian For Defrauding 139 Australians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian man, Osang Otukpa, for defrauding 139 Australians of AUD 8 million. Otukpa created a fake cryptocurrency investment platform called Liquid Asset Group, where he convinced his victims on social media to invest their money. To carry out the scam, he used five fake names: […]
Nigerian Police Arrest Female Activist, Abiodun Thomas At Her Home In Lagos
Nigerian activist, Abiodun Olamide Thomas, also known as “Horlarmidey Africano,” has been arrested in Lagos following her outspoken criticism of police misconduct. Her detention raises concerns about the harassment of activists and the state of human rights in Nigeria. Abiodun was reportedly arrested early Friday morning at her home in Lagos after police detained her […]
BREAKING: Court admits Yahaya Bello to N500m bail, returns him to Kuje Prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved bail for Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, for the sum of N500 million. The court also required two sureties who must meet the same financial condition. Yahaya Bello faces 19 charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These include allegations of […]
Court sets aside arrest warrant against ex-AMCON MD Kuru accused of N76bn fraud
The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has postponed the arraignment of Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), who faces serious fraud charges amounting to N76 billion and $31.5 million. The new date for his court appearance is set for January 20, 2025. Kuru is accused alongside […]