Again, Fred Ajudua’s Lawyer Seeks Adjournment of Alleged $8.4m Fraud Trial
The trial of Fred Ajudua for allegedly obtaining money to the tune of $8.4m could not go on today, Monday, October 18, 2021, as his lawyer, Olalekan […]
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NAN refutes purported collaboration with group to honour Umahi
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has disclaimed a purported collaboration with a group to bestow an award on Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi.The disclaimer […]
Police rescue 51 kidnap victims in Edo
The police command in Edo has rescued 51 kidnap victims in different operations across the state.Mr Phillip Ogbadu, the state Commissioner of Police, disclosed this […]
Adamawa no longer safe for perpetrators of rape – Perm. Sec.
Mrs Saso Ali, the Permanent Secretary, Adamawa Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, saysperpetrators of rape and other Gender Based Violence (GBV) are not […]
Autopsy conducted on 17-year-old deceased showed bullet penetration – IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer, Insp. Felix Peter told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that autopsy conducted on a 17-year-old deceased boy showed bullet penetration. Peter […]
Social harmony: NASFAT seeks support for state operatives
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has called on governments at all levels and corporate bodies to support state operatives to enable them rescue the […]
Kano Govt affirms commitment to end drug abuse, other vices
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed it’s commitment towards eradicating drug abuse and other vices. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr […]
Man docked for allegedly biting off policeman’s index finger
A 29-year-old man, Samuel Jacob, was on Tuesday docked in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off the index finger of Sgt Musa Hassan. […]
Pandora Papers: CISLAC, PTCIJ call for investigation of indicted people, companies
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) has called on the federal government and all […]
Police arraign Man, 35, for allegedly obtaining N1m under false pretence
The Police on Monday arraigned one Kolawole Damilare, 35, in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N1m under false pretext. Damilare, who […]
Minna residents commend police over aggressive patrols
Some Residents of Minna on Monday applauded the police over the current crackdown on hoodlums in and outside the metropolis. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Delta
The Police Command in Delta says it has rescued a kidnapped female victim from a suspected armed robbery and kidnapping gang in the state. DSP Bright Edafe, […]
Alleged N8bn fraud: You’ve a case to answer, Court tells ex-CBN official
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Friday held that the a former official of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kolawole Babalola had a […]
My neighbour defrauded me of N1m — witness
A 41-year-old businessman, Vincent Okam, on Thursday told a Grade I Area Court, Kubwa, Abuja, that his former neighbour, James Ibe, defrauded him of N1 […]
Man, 28, in court for allegedly possessing guns, live cartridges
A 28-year-old man, Badru Fatai, was on Thursday charged with possessing guns and live cartridges before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, a student, […]
Kaduna water corporation confirms dismissal of 286 workers
The Management of Kaduna State Water Corporation (KADSWAC) has confirmed the dismissal of no fewer than 286 of its members of staff, following a recent […]
Nigerian Army commences Operation Still Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security operation in Cross River to check crime and criminality in the nation.The […]
2 minors in police net in connection with kidnapping of 3-year-old in Yobe
Police Operatives have arrested two principal suspects, aged 12 and 14 for kidnapping a three-year-old boy in Potiskum, Yobe. ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Public Relations Officer […]
EFCC, NIMC to Intensify Cooperation
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has expressed his readiness to work with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, […]
DSS not responsible for Akunyili’s murder – Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied the allegation that its operatives murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili and a security escort in Anambra on Sept. 28. The […]
Police arraign 2 for POS fraud in Benue
The Benue Police on Tuesday arraigned Torhile Tersoo, and Azua Terver, both 21-year-olds, before a Makurdi Magistrates Court 3B for alleged criminal conspiracy and cheating. […]
Woman docked for allegedly slapping policeman
A 55- year-old woman, Maria Taiwo, was on Tuesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly slapped a policeman. The police charged Taiwo, […]
Police investigates killing of an officer in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has begun investigation into the killing of an officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde, at a a raid of criminal hideouts […]
Drug war: Assets confiscation will weaken cartels – Marwa
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa retired, Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has urged Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa to confiscate […]
Police arraign man for alleged unlawful receipt of transformer oil
The police in Osun have arraigned one Emmanuel Sheu, aged 52, before an Ilesa Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)’s transformer […]