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Dismissed Soldier and Seven Others Arrested for Robbery and Fraud in Enugu

In a recent operation, the Enugu State police arrested a dismissed soldier and seven others for their involvement in armed robbery and financial fraud. The suspects are members of an interstate criminal syndicate that specializes in theft and fraud. The arrested individuals are Ismaila Isah (23), Abbas Usman (33), Mubarak Garba (24), Sadik Ahmed (the […]

Colombian Hit-Woman ‘The Doll’ Arrested for Multiple Murders, Including Her Ex-Boyfriend

Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, a 23-year-old woman known as “La Muñeca” or “The Doll,” has been arrested by Colombian authorities. She is believed to be responsible for several murders, including the recent killing of her ex-boyfriend, Deyvy Jesus. According to police in the Magdalena Medio region, Rodriguez planned and carried out the murder of Deyvy […]

Police Take Down Cult Leader Responsible for Killing Rivers Couple and Four Officers

The Rivers State Police have successfully neutralized a dangerous cult leader and notorious kidnapper, Nkem ThankGod, also known as “2man.” The 42-year-old criminal was responsible for a series of brutal murders, including the deaths of four police officers, a couple, and a youth leader. Nkem ThankGod, who hailed from Ogbologbolo in Ahoada West Local Government […]

Police Clash with Gunmen in Anambra, Leaving Two Injured and Vehicles Burnt

A violent clash between security personnel and armed gunmen took place in Anambra State on Thursday, December 5, leaving two security operatives injured and two security vehicles completely burnt. The incident occurred late at night and was confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu. According to Tochukwu, the gunmen were traveling […]

Imo Police Raid Newspaper Office, Arrest Deputy Editor and Reporters

In a surprising turn of events, the Imo State Police Command raided the office of Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper, a local publication in the state, and arrested its Deputy Editor, Martine Opara, along with several reporters. Precious Nwadike, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the newspaper, expressed confusion over the incident, stating that no reason was given […]

Nigerian Man Extradited from Malaysia Sentenced to 8 Years in U.S. for $6.3 Million Fraud

A Nigerian man, Okechukwu Valentine Osuji, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running a business email compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded individuals and businesses of over $6.3 million. The sentence was handed down in New Haven, Connecticut, two years after his arrest and extradition from Malaysia. Osuji, aged 39, worked with accomplices […]

Lagos Government Shuts Down Blessed Happy Homes Superstore for Selling Expired Goods

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has shut down Blessed Happy Homes Superstore, located at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, Festac Town, for selling expired goods. The closure comes after the supermarket violated health and safety regulations, which put the health of customers at risk. LASCOPA’s inspection revealed that the store was engaging in practices […]

NAFDAC Uncovers Illegal Alcoholic Drink Production in Lagos

The National Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently uncovered an illegal site for producing counterfeit alcoholic drinks. The operation was discovered on Offin Road in Balogun, Lagos Island, after NAFDAC acted on a complaint. Upon investigating, NAFDAC’s team found a shop that had been repurposed to manufacture and package fake alcoholic beverages. This […]

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Faces Deportation from UK Over £1.87m Fraud Allegations

Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian pastor and former leader of SPAC Nation, is set to be deported from the UK following serious allegations of fraud. His church, once praised for its efforts to support young people in London, has been accused of mismanaging over £1.87 million and encouraging unethical practices among its members. Tobi Adegboyega, 44, […]

Teacher Injures Student’s Right Eye with a Cane

A tragic accident occurred on December 2, 2024, at Owiwi Nursery and Primary School in Obada Oko, Ogun State, Nigeria. A pupil, Alao Idera, an 11-year-old Primary 6 student, lost her right eye after running into a cane held by her teacher. The teacher, Adeola Adeyemo, is a 400-level student from Tai Solarin University, Ijebu […]