Murder of Soboma George: Detainee's family wants suspect released

The family of Mr. Doubra Ogbe, a suspect standing trial over the murder of Mr.  Soboma George, ex commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has called for his release on the grounds that the real killer of George has confessed to the killing

EFCC Presents Three Additional Witnesses Against Azibaola, Wife

Three witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, April 28 ,2017 testified in the ongoing trial of a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert, his wife, Stella and their company, One Plus Holdings Nigeria Limited, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja.

EFCC Arraigns Court Official for N9.2m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, April 28, 2017 arraigned a deputy chief registrar of the Ibadan Judicial Divison of Oyo State High Court, Mutiat Omobola Adio, before Justice S. Olagunju of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on a 2-count charge of fraud to the tune of N9.2million.

EFCC Recovers N17bn Through Whistle-blower Policy - Magu

The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 disclosed that the introduction of the whistle-blower policy by the federal government has led to the recovery of about N17billion by the Commission.

Sex scandal: Mother of three accuses Christ Embassy pastor of sexual harassment

*She’s a loose woman-Pastor

Kaycee

Brenda

A mother of three, Mrs. Brenda Nwanguma, has accused one of the pastors of Christ Embassy Church, pastor Kaycee Kenechukwu Kanu Aka Kaycee, of sexually harassing and victimizing her.

Search Warrant Executed in Senator Danjuma Goje House has Nothing to do with 2017 Budget

The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to reports in the media credited to Senator Danjuma Abdullahi Goje captioned “Blame the Police if 2017 Budget is not Ready Senator Goje” “REPS gives Police 24 hours to return budget documents allegedly carted from Goje’s residence”

Azibaola’s Trial: How N650m Was Paid to WEMA Bank By ONSA

The trial of a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert, his wife, Stella and their company, One Plus Holdings, continued before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on April 27, 2017 with the presentation of the fifth witness by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Defence Stalls Ex-Jigawa Gov., Lamido’s Re-arraignment With Fresh Motion

The re-arraignment of Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, and others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Babatunde O. Quadri of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja was on April 26, 2017 stalled with fresh motions by Lamido's counsel, Joe Agi, SAN, who is seeking the return of the case to the former trial judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola.

POLICEMAN THREATENS TO KILL 200 NIGERIANS IF BUHARI DIES: IG ORDERS INVESTIGATION

The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to an online publication on HOTGISTNAIJA on 26/4/2017 credited to a yet to be identified Policeman’s Facebook account on the above caption “Policeman threatens to kill 200 Nigerians if Buhari dies”.

Two policemen die, two missing in clash with youth

The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has been drawn to  the publication  on page seven (7) of the Vanguard Newspaper of 24^th April, 2017 with the above caption by one Emmanuel Ayungbe, and  wishes to state categorically that the said report is false and  misleading.

TRAFFIC OFFENCE: RRS NABS EIGHT

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos Police Command today arrested eight miscreants in Ojodu Berger for extorting motorists and ordering them to park on obstruction in return for fee.

RCCG chorister, others held for kidnapping

Operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command over the weekend arrested three suspected kidnappers fleeing from Ibadan in Lagos after collecting N3 million ransom.

Pipeline guards, wives behind vandalism-Suspects

*Police recover 150 kegs of fuel

Journalists and policemen gasped in shock yesterday after some suspected pipeline vandals disclosed that guards employed as watchdogs over pipelines at Ogijo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, are behind vandalism in the area.

Magu Decries Corruption Rate In Africa

Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has decried and described as endemic the rate of corruption, tax evasion, money laundering and illicit financial flows within the African sub-region.

EFCC Sensitises Staff On Cancer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in partnership with Project PINK BLUE and corps members serving in the Commission on Wednesday, April 26 2017 organised cancer awareness and free screening for staff at the Commission’s  Head Office, Abuja.

Why we revoked Lolo Enugu Crown- Vine Shield Limited

....announces new Lolo Enugu

Vine Shield Limited, organizers of Igbo Awards and Lolo Igbo Cultural Pageant have said that part of reasons why the crown of Lolo Enugu 2016(Queen), Gift Ogbodo Chisom was revoked was because she violated the terms and conditions of the contract she signed with the company.

Cocaine trafficking: NDLEA hunts Lagos socialite, investigates billion naira assets

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has  begun a manhunt for a Lagos socialite, believed to be a  drug baroness in connection with cocaine trafficking.

Bloody Lagos clashes: Two killed, many injured, 30 arrested

There was tension yesterday in Lagos State following bloody clashes in two different parts of the metropolis.

The clashes, which left two dead and many injured, occurred at the Idioro-Mushin and Ijegun areas of the state. 

Brazilians attempt to smuggle ₦310m canned cocaine into Nigeria

Two Brazilians, who attempted to smuggle ₦310 million canned cocaine into  Nigeria have been arrested.

ASP, lover arrested with 5,000 wraps of Indian hemp

The Delta State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and his lover for allegedly trafficking Indian hemp along Benin-Asaba-Onitsha Expressway.

CCTV catches suspect picking victim’s handbag

 The newly deployed mobile Close Circuit Television (CCTV) has Emmanuel Alowonle 18, picking the handbag of a suspect at Oshodi area of Lagos State.

Female lawyer petitions Owoseni over assault, threat to life

A Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Blessing Titty Ahmed, has petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, over alleged assault and threat to her life.

Lagos records1,480, rape, Domestic Violence cases

No fewer than 1,480 rape and other domestic violence cases have been recorded in Lagos State within two years, with 480 matters counseled and referred to health, legal and other agencies.

Assassination attempt: IGP orders arrest of LG boss

The alleged assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye has taken another dimension as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has directed the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, to bring the administrator of Ijumu Local Government area of Kogi State, Honorable Taofiq Isah to Abuja, including his case file and weapons recovered from his house at Odokoro. 

Government to foot quintuplets’ medical bills …showers family with N1 million

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has paid a surprise visit to the Uduehi family, which recently gave birth to a set of quintuplets at the National Hospital in Abuja.

Dasukigate: I collected N26m for Fani-Kayode- Witness Tells Court

Hearing on a case involving the erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, over his alleged role in the mismanagement of funds meant to fight insurgency during President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration commenced on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 before Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama Abuja.

EFCC Docks Ex-President’s Physician, Fiberesima, Over N258.9m Contract Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday April 25, 2017 arraigned Dr. Fortunate Fiberesima, a former Chief Executive Officer, State House Medical Centre, Abuja before Justice Peter. O. Affen of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on a 6-count charge of money Laundering.

UNODC, EFCC parley on Corruption Prevention Strategy

 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, on April 25, 2017 engaged senior management staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on fashioning a strategy that would effectively help in the prevention of corruption. 

Court Strikes Out Obanikoro's N100m Suit against EFCC

Justice Abdulaziz Anka  of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi,  Lagos,  on Monday,  April 24, 2017,  struck out a N100m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by a former Minister of State for Defence,  Musiliu  Obanikoro,  against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on the grounds of incompetence.

TRIAL OF FORMER ENUGU CHIEF JUDGE COMMENCES

The trial of a former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Professor Innocent Azubike Umezulike who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for false declaration of assets began on Monday,  April 24, 2017 at the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Bauchi Official Docked for N1.9m Land Scam

In another development, the    Commission today in Bauchi, arraigned an official of the Bauchi State Ministry of Lands and Survey, Maikudi Ibrahim Abubakar before Justice A.M.Shitu of the Federal High Court Bauchi on one count charge bordering on Obtaining Money by False Pretence.

Court Remands INEC Staff in Prison for N112.4m Scam

 

Justice O. Efreti Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has ordered that Mrs. Fidelia Omoile, a serving Independent National Electoral Commission’s ( INEC) official in Isoko- South Local Government Area of Delta State, be remanded in prison custody following her arraignment on Monday,  on a two- count amended charge, bordering on conspiracy and money laundering, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.  

PSC APPROVES PROMOTION OF CP LAKANU TO AIG, 24 OTHERS

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of the former Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP. Taiwo Fredrick Lakanu to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. The Commission also approved the promotion of 24 other senior officers to their next ranks.

Gallows preparation in Lagos prison suggests spate of executions imminent -Al

The Nigerian authorities must immediately scrap plans to execute death row inmates in Kirikiri prison in Lagos, Amnesty International said today amid macabre reports from inmates that the prison’s gallows were being prepared and one inmate had been isolated possibly in preparation for execution.

Serving soldier gave me uniform, says impersonator

A civilian, who identified himself as Nurudeen Noah, arrested for impersonation, has told policemen that his friend, a serving soldier, gave him the uniform.

Two arrested for targeting women living alone

The Abia State Police Command has arrested two men, who specialized in robbing women who live alone at the Federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Umuahia.

Footballer: I joined robbery to raise money for overseas journey

Some soldiers in Lagos State have arrested three men for robbery and handed them over to the police in Lagos.

Ex-prisoner held for robbery

An ex-prisoner, Chigioke Samson 23, may soon be on his way back to prison.

The suspect was said to have been arrested around Governor’s Road, Ikotun. He was arrested a few weeks after leaving prison, where he was remanded on robbery allegations.

‘I stole company’s car because of my sick mother’

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old driver for allegedly stealing his company’s car.

The suspect, Ibrahim Hassan, confessed to have stolen the car because his company refused to grant his request for a loan. He explained that the loan was to enable him take care of his sick mother’s medical bill.

Man impregnates primary school pupil …says I gave her parents N20, 000 for marriage rites

Mr. Victor Emmanuel, 45, who was arrested for having sex with a 13-year-old girl and putting her in the family way, has insisted that he did nothing wrong.

True confessions of how and why militant Soboma George was killed: The intrigue, lies and drama

*We killed him, his girlfriend over N600m deal, murder of my uncle –Member of Niger Delta Avengers

* Coronated chief part of gang

*How killers used former governor Rotimi Amaechi’s name to lie

*The true kidnap story of Prof. Rosemund Dienye Green Osahogulu

  

The name, Soboma George wouldn’t be forgotten in a hurry by many Nigerians, especially citizens of Rivers State.

He was murdered in August 2010. He was a militant in both the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta and The Outlaws.

Vigilantes beat man to death with charms

A 28-year-old businessman, Tayo Olatunbosun, has been allegedly killed by two members of Vigilante Service of Nigeria (VSN) at Adiyan, a community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Prophet dupes corps member of $500

Officials of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have apprehended a man, who identified himself as Moses Edwin, a prophet in one of the orthodox churches in Lagos, for allegedly stealing $500, belonging to a customer while trying to convert $5,000 to naira.

Nigerian robbed four American banks in two months

Police in the United States have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian, Abdullahi Shuaibu, working for the United Nations (UN), for allegedly robbing four Manhattan banks.