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Police Nabbed Suspect Who Specializes In Kidnapping Minors In Ogun

In Ogun State, the police have arrested a man named Onoriode Augustine for allegedly kidnapping children in the Ijebu-Ode area. The 33-year-old was detained following reports of multiple child abductions in the region. The arrest was announced at the state’s police headquarters in Abeokuta, where officials revealed details of the case. Police Commissioner Abiodun Amalutu […]

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $2.045 Million and Properties Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

In a significant ruling, a Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to forfeit substantial assets, including $2.045 million, several properties, and share certificates. This order follows allegations that the assets were acquired through questionable financial activities. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court ruled […]

43-year-old realtor goes missing after being called to check property in Lagos

A 43-year-old realtor named Jimi Folarin has been reported missing in Lagos, Nigeria. He was last seen on Wednesday, October 30, after receiving a call from a client to check on properties in the Imota area of Ikorodu. Folarin left his home at 4 PM but has not been reachable since. His sister, Iremide Omowunmi, […]

UNIPORT Final-year Student Sentenced To 14-years Imprisonment For Internet Fraud

Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, a final-year student at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for internet fraud. The ruling was made on October 30 by Justice A. T. Mohammed at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. Ekanem faced seven charges related to obtaining money through […]

Man Detained for Killing 65-Year-Old Woman Over N3,000 in Ondo

In a shocking incident in Ondo State, a 20-year-old man named Friday Akinmade has been arrested for the murder of a 65-year-old woman. The event took place in Owo, where Akinmade accused the woman of stealing N3,000 from him. Reports indicate that in a fit of anger, Akinmade attacked the elderly woman with a wooden […]

Lagos Court Sentences Five Women to Two Years for Cannabis Smuggling

In a recent ruling, a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced five women to two years in prison each after they admitted to illegally importing nearly 7 kg of cannabis. The women, all found guilty of possessing a strain of marijuana called “Ghana loud,” were apprehended on August 21, 2024, by officials of the National […]

17-Year-Old IMSU Student Pretends to Be Kidnapped and Dead in Imo

A 17-year-old student from Imo State University (IMSU), Jesse Chidiebere, has been arrested for faking her kidnapping and death. This incident has caused panic among her family and the university community. On October 26, 2024, the Imo State Police received distress calls from concerned citizens reporting that Jesse was missing. In response, police spokesperson ASP […]