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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 […]

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 […]