…trying to save my
children from starvation
Juliana Francis
Forty-year-old Ugwoueke
Euphemia has narrated how she become a prostitute and unwitting became member
of a robbery gang in order to save her four children starvation.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
EFCC Ibadan Office Secures 83 Convictions, Recovers N116m
The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, has in the
last six months secured 83 convictions and recovered N116,945,981.68.
Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Senator Albert Bassey
The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on June 24, 2019,
arraigned Senator, Albert Bassey, popularly known as OBA, before Justice
A. A. Okeke of the Federal High Court, sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,
on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering.
Witness told Court How N1.2bn was Handed Over To Obanikoro
Economic
and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday June 24, 2019, presented a fresh
witness who told Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court Abuja, how the
former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, was handed over the
sum of NI.2 billion cash.
Nigerian poses as American soldier to defraud women seeking love online
Internet Fraudster Forfeits N230.6m, $80.59 To FG
Justice Saliu Sai’du
of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, ordered the final forfeiture of
the sums of N210, 287, 697.45; N5, 320, 373.40; N15, 008,809.79 and $80.59 about belonging
to one Dehinbo Oluwatobi Reuben, an internet fraudster, to the Federal Government.
Internet Fraudster Bags 35 Years in Ilorin
Justice
M. Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday, June
25, 2019 convicted and sentenced an internet fraudster, Ajayi Temitope Charles
to 35 years in prison without an option of fine.
N14.1m fraud: Ex-perm sec, Illoh knows fate Sept. 24
Justice
Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting, in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday,
June 25, 2019, fixed September 24, 2019 for judgment in an alleged N14,176,000.00 fraud case involving a former Permanent
Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Clement Onubuogu
Illoh.
Monday, June 24, 2019
‘Why I killed my fiancee's mom on eve of our wedding’
Juliana Francis
A dismissed policeman, Ogwu Christian (39), who
killed his fiancée’s mother, for allegedly convincing her daughter not to marry
him, has boasted that he would be acquitted if taken to court.
Day air force officers unleashed in Lagos community
Stanley Ihedigbo
Personnel of the Nigerian Air Force
have been accused of killing three people and arresting over 20 youths at the
Isheri/Idimu area of Lagos State.
Driver: I tried to get bank loan after police demanded N25, 000 bribe
Taiwo Jimoh
When a 25-year-old man, identified
simply as Jelili, died inside a commercial bus at Eji Motor Park, Mile 12 area
of Lagos State, the owner of the bus, Mr. Wasiu Olabisi, never bargained that
such a tragic incident would plunge him into running from pillar to post,
trying to raise money to give to police.
‘We attacked Magu’s farmhouse after informant told us he buried money inside septic tank’
Juliana Francis
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| The suspects |
Three Air Force personnel and two
civilians, who stormed the farmhouse of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, in 2017, thinking they would find
sacks of foreign currencies buried in septic tank, are now swimming in stormy
waters.
Police to introduce day for families, friends to visit detainees
Stanley Ihedigbo
The Lagos State Commissioner for Police, Zubairu
Muazu, has announced plan of the command to introduce a day, during which
families and friends of detainees can visit them.
Servant kills mother, daughter, 24 hours after securing employment
Taiwo Jimoh and Stanley Ihedigbo
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a
domestic servant, Joseph Ogbu (22), who killed his mistress and her mother less
than 24 hours after he was given employment.
Herdsmen kill five in Plateau, burnt 40 houses, farm lands
Musa Pam, Jos
At least five persons were confirmed dead and over 40
houses burnt in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday by
gunmen, who stormed Kangboro village in the council area in a commando like
operation.
'I killed my neighbour for disrespecting my father’
Daniel Atori, Minna
A 23-year-old man, John Joshua of Zazzaga village in
Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, has been arrested by the police for
allegedly killing his neighbour.
Man held for defiling neighbour’s eight-year-old girl
Taiwo Jimoh
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Mr Anudumoapo
Abiodun (28), for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl at the Bariga area
of the state.
Driver kills two sisters, injures mother in Ogun
Taiwo Jimoh
Two sisters were among those killed at Maba Junction,
Asese along Lagos Ibadan Expressed Way on Saturday.
Gang leader posing as IRT operative to rob arrested
Daniel Atori, Minna
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a car
snatching gang leader, Bashir Dahiru, who used to pose as operative of the Inspector-General-
of Police (IGP) Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rob unsuspecting
Nigerians
RCCG pastor arrested for allegedly defrauding over 300
Tony Anichebe Uyo
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested Pastor
Dignity Lazarus of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), for allegedly
defrauding over 300 persons in the state.
Police rescue three kidnapped victims from herdsmen in Enugu
Kenneth Ofoma,
ENUGU
The Enugu State Police Command, said it
has rescued three victims abducted by gunmen, who attacked a commercial bus
along Agbani Ugbawka road of Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Family frantic as son with Down syndrome goes missing
Philip Nyam, Abuja
An Abuja based civil servant, Engineer Alkali Musa
Usman, and his entire family, have been living in sorrow following the disappearance
of their 22-year-old son, Mustapha Alkali Usman.
Teenager robbers swallows lady’s wedding ring
Juliana Francis
Operatives of the Rapid Response
Squad (RRS), Ikeja, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a suspected armed
robber, who swallowed the wedding ring of his victim.
Monday, June 17, 2019
6,000 migrants need to be evacuated from Libyan detention camps
Suspect: We prayed, poured libation before going for kidnapping operations
‘Our
leader controls over 200 youths in forest, has over 30 rifles’
Juliana Francis
It’s been months since a businesswoman, Obinanuju
(67) was abducted and beaten within an inch of life, but till date, she’s yet
to get over the shock.
Drug trafficking: Nigerian escapes executioner’s blade in Singapore
The Nigeria High Commission in Singapore expressed pleasure over the acquittal and release of an Ejike, who was sentenced to death for drug trafficking in the country.
Court remands man for luring minor to hotel, defiling her
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on
Thursday ordered that Charles Yoroh should be remanded in prison custody for
allegedly defiling a minor.
102-year-old man, children, others killed in Zamfara
Idris Salisu, Gusau, with agency
report
A 102-year-old man and children were
among 16 people killed on Wednesday after gunmen stormed Kanoma village, Maru
Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Native doctor impersonates Special Adviser to the President
Juliana Francis
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC,
Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested and arraigned Jamiu Isiaka (31), a native
doctor, on a four-count charge in a Kwara State High Court for impersonating the
special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.
AIG: We’re battle ready for herdsmen in Lagos, Ogun
Taiwo Jimoh
The Assistant-Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in
charge of Zone 2, Police Command, Shehu Lawal, yesterday declared that the
police were battle ready for herdsmen in Lagos and Ogun states.
Businessman abducted, killed over land disputed in Ogun
Taiwo
Jimoh
Two men, Jimoh
Nasiru and Kazeem Abiodun, have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and
killing a businessman identified as Musibau Saheed.
I was hypnotized, kidnapped, taken to my lover’s house
…claims
lady alleged to have staged her abduction
Juliana
Francis
The police
have arrested a mother of three for allegedly staging her own abduction and
collecting ransom from her distraught family.
Angry gunmen kill lady, two others after missing target
Taiwo
Jimoh
Three streets
in Odogunyan community, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos
State, have been plunged into mourning, following the death of three people.
NSCDC arrests Boko Haram bomb materials supplier
I’ve been harassed, beaten, now they want me dead, cries 85-year-old widow
Steve Uzoechi,
OWERRI
These are clearly not the best of times for Mrs.
Jane Igbokwe (85), a widow from Dikenafai in Ideato South council area of Imo State.
Police shot my leg during interrogation- Ex-convict recalls ordeal
Taiwo
Jimoh
An
ex-convict, simply identified as Femi, has revealed why he had to spend 10
years in Kirikiri Prison, Lagos State.
Femi, who
was incarcerated for robbery, urged Nigerians to do everything to avoid crime.
Robbers storm petrol stations, kill guard, injure others
Dominic Adewole, ASABA
A security guard, simply identified as Jerry was
killed and two other people injured after suspected armed robbers, stormed filling stations at Asaba, Delta State.
EFCC uncovers 'yahoo yahoo' school, arrests proprietor, eight students
Emmanuel Onani, Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),
has announced the arrest of Frank Chinedu, alleged to be operating a
"Yahoo Yahoo" school in Lagos.
Lightning enters herbalist’s apartment, strikes him dead
Adewumi Ademiju, Ado-Ekiti
An herbalist has been struck dead by lightening at
Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening,
threw the community into mourning.
Imam's son beaten to death for stealing iron rods
Kenyan woman takes to drug trafficking to tackle daughter’s leukemia
Juliana Francis
A Kenyan mother of two, Angela Wairimu (33), who was
arrested for being in possession of substances suspected to be cocaine, has
told anti-narcotic agents he took to the crime to offset her child’s medical
bill.
Police arrested school gardener for murder of a student
Stanley Ihedigbo
A gardener, Femi Aderonmu, working with Jubril Martins
Memorial Grammar School Iponri, Lagos State, has been arrested for allegedly
killing a schoolboy.
Suspected kidnappers of governor’s mother-in-law arrested
Juliana Francis
Operatives of the Inspector-General
of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT), have arrested suspected
kidnappers of the state governor’s mother-in-law, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf (65).
Pastor impregnates teenager while casting out witchcraft
Juliana Francis
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| The alleged pastor |
Operatives of the National Agency for the
Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), have arrested a 48-year-old
Pastor with the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Church (MFM), Gwaripa Branch,
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for allegedly impregnating a 16-year-old
girl.
Father, son, arraigned for attacking IKEDC officials
Juliana Francis
A father and his son have been arraigned before a
Magistrate court in Agbowa, Ikorodu, Lagos State, for allegedly assaulting
workers of Ikeja Electric while they were on official duty at Oluhunda
Community in Adamo, Ikorodu.
Police arrest corps member for having old naira notes
Juliana
Francis
Policemen
in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have been accused of arresting a
21-year-old National Youth Service Corps member (NYSC), Temisan, for allegedly
being in possession of old Nigerian currencies N20.00 and
N50.00.
Detectives pose as preachers to catch father having sex with his four daughters
Juliana Francis
Forty-seven-year old Yekini, living in Sango-Ota,
Ogun State could easily be described as a good looking man.
Police rescue two years old girl sold N850, 000
Cajetan MMUTA, BENIN
The Edo State Police Command has rescue
a two year old girl, Miss Christabel Omokpia, sold for N850, 000.
Hours after we found 11-year-old severed hand, it was still shaking -Residemts
Stanley Ihedigbo
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| Father and son |
Mr Ikechukwu Amaechi (48) was a complete picture of
grief. He has been sleeping at Igando General Hospital for days now.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Generator fume kills 10 wedding guests, as two others battle for life
Steve Uzoechi, OWERRI
At least 10 people were alleged to have
killed by generator fume at Umuonumu Mbieri in Mbaitoli council area of Imo
state, while two are presently in coma in hospital, battling to stay alive
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