Category: Crime
Court Remands NURTW Chieftain Koko Zaria for Assaulting Nollywood Actor Baba Lawori
A Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Ganiyu Oyedepo, a prominent chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), also known as Kokozaria, in prison custody for assaulting Nollywood actor Alhaji Ade Adele, popularly known as Baba Lawori. Oyedepo was remanded following his arraignment on charges of conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, and conduct…
Oyebanji Strengthens Regional Security Collaboration
Ekiti State Hosts Inaugural Meeting of Security Advisers from Neighboring States Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – In a bid to bolster regional security, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji convened a groundbreaking meeting on Thursday with special advisers on security from neighboring states, including Ondo, Kogi, Kwara, and Osun. The meeting, aimed at enhancing cooperation and safeguarding lives…
BREAKING: ‘Friend’ Reportedly Murders Christiannah Idowu, Buries Her in His Compound
Ogun State, Nigeria – Shocking details have emerged about the tragic murder of Christiannah Idowu, who was declared missing on August 19, 2024. Investigations have revealed that her alleged abductor, reportedly a close friend, may have brutally killed her and buried her in his family compound in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Christiannah’s disappearance first came to…
EFCC Arrests Syndicate Impersonating Chairman Olukoyede in $1 Million Fraud Scheme
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate of alleged fraudsters who were impersonating the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million extortion scheme. The suspects are accused of targeting Mohammed Bello-Koko, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), by claiming that…
NLC President Joseph Ajaero Set to Report to Police Over Allegations
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joseph Ajaero, is scheduled to appear before the Nigeria Police Force today following allegations of financing terrorism and other related offenses. This development marks a significant moment in ongoing tensions between the labor union and authorities. Ajaero’s appearance at the police station…
BREAKING: Police Arrest Armed Suspects in Mushin, Recover Cache of Weapons
In the early hours of this morning, a tactical team from the Surulere Police Division responded to a distress call reporting the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin. The swift action of the police led to the arrest of Sherrif Mustapha, aged 42, and Suturat Lateef, aged 28, while one other suspect managed…
President Tinubu Condemns Attack on Former President Trump
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a press release condemning the recent shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The attack, which resulted in injuries and loss of life, has been described by President Tinubu as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms.” In his statement, President…
President Biden Condemns Violence Following Attack at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden issued a statement on Thursday addressing the shooting incident at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. The President expressed relief over Trump’s safety and emphasized the need for national unity against violence. “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” President Biden stated….
Insecurity Surge in Abuja: Armed Robbers Rampant in the Capital
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is experiencing a worrying increase in armed robberies, with recent attacks in Asokoro and Guzape highlighting the extent of the security challenge. Despite the rising threat, the Nigerian Police Force appears to be downplaying the severity, and media coverage remains limited. Residents report that armed robbers, numbering…
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, Detained in Kuje Prison Amidst Money Laundering Charges
Abuja, Nigeria – In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, at Kuje prison pending the review of his bail application. This decision comes after Mamman fainted outside the courtroom earlier in the proceedings. Justice James Omotosho issued the directive…