Lagos businesswoman, Oluremi Phillips jailed 17 years for N57.6m fraud
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Oluremi Phillips, a businesswoman, to 17 years in prison for defrauding AYM Shafa Limited of N57.6 million. Her company, Omritas Energy Limited, was also implicated in the case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that in 2016, Phillips collected money from AYM Shafa Limited […]
Airport e-gates aided arrest of 10 wanted persons – Nigerian Govt
The Nigerian government has revealed that the e-gates installed at five of the country’s international airports have helped authorities arrest 10 wanted individuals. This was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. The e-gates are part of an advanced border control system linked to data from […]
Sokoto police arrest fake Army Major leading notorious car theft syndicate
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a man pretending to be a senior military officer, identified as Austin Anthony, for leading a notorious car theft syndicate. The gang is known to operate in Nigeria and neighboring countries. The arrest occurred on Birnin-Kebbi Road, where a police patrol team from the Bodinga Division intercepted Anthony. […]
Two suspects arrested with AK-47 rifles as troops foil banditry attack in Taraba
The Nigerian Army has once again shown its dedication to ensuring safety in troubled areas. Troops of 6 Brigade Sector 3, part of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully prevented a planned banditry attack in southern Taraba State. Captain Olubodunde, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for 6 Brigade, revealed the details in a […]
Dele Farotimi Appears in Court for Defamation Trial
Dele Farotimi, a well-known human rights lawyer and activist, was in court today, December 10, for his defamation trial. The case took place at the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The charges were filed by Chief Afe Babalola SAN, a respected legal figure, who claims that parts of Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and its Criminal […]
Farotimi Seeks Court to Dismiss Alleged Defamation Case, Cites 5 Reasons
Dele Farotimi, a well-known Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, is challenging the defamation charges filed against him. On Monday, ahead of a court hearing set for Tuesday, Farotimi submitted a request asking the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court to throw out the case. Farotimi was granted bail of N50 million earlier this week, and his […]
Drama in Umuahia as Police Attempt to Arrest Journalist Over Alleged Defamation
Over the weekend, Umuahia witnessed a tense situation as police officers from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja attempted to arrest journalist Promise Uzoma Okoro. Okoro, who is the current Chairman of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) in Abia State, faced allegations of publishing defamatory material about an individual. The […]
Pastor Publicly Paraded in Edo State for Allegedly Sleeping with Married Woman
A shocking incident occurred in Edo State, Nigeria, where a pastor was publicly humiliated and later arrested for allegedly having an affair with a married woman. The event, captured in multiple videos shared online, has sparked widespread discussions. According to reports, the pastor was accused of engaging in inappropriate relations with a married female chorister. […]
Outrage as Dele Farotimi Appears in Court Handcuffed Due to Afe Babalola’s Lawsuit
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has sparked outrage after he was escorted to the Ekiti State High Court in handcuffs. Farotimi appeared in court on Monday after his arrest in Lagos by the Ekiti State Police Command. His arrest followed a defamation lawsuit filed by Chief Afe Babalola, a 95-year-old Senior Advocate of […]
Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Lawyer and Niece in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully rescued a lawyer, Emmanuel Ubengama, and his niece from kidnappers after a fierce gun battle in Abak Local Government Area. The victims were abducted on the evening of December 4, 2024, along the Abak–Ikot Abasi road while returning home from school. Reports say the kidnappers ambushed the […]