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Police recover, return N1 million extorted from three members of NYSC by four officers of Lagos Command to the owners.

Lagos: Rogue police officers refund N1m extorted from NYSC members

An X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, who shared the video of the ordeal of the youth corpers confirmed the recovery of…
Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, convicts and sentences 39 internet fraudsters to different jail terms.

39 internet fraudsters jailed in Abakaliki

.The Justices also ordered that their mobile phones be auctioned by the Deputy Court Registrar of the court and proceeds…
Court sentences Ofure Prince Akpolo to three years imprisonment over involvement in $22,297.97 internet fraud in Benin, Edo State.

Benin man Ofure Akpolo jailed for $22,297.97 internet fraud

The charge against Akpolo reads: That you Ofure Prince Akpolo (m) on or about the the 3rd day of June.…
Operatives of Police-led JTF dismantle criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Anambra State, killing one suspect after a fierce 7-hour gun battle.

Four kidnapped victims rescued, IPOB terrorist killed in Imo

Okoye said the joint team dismantled a kidnapping syndicate suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra…
Death toll rises to 42 in Niger boat tragedy, 150 rescued

42 killed in Niger boat mishap, 150 others rescued

The incident occurred on October 1, when a boat carrying approximately 300 passengers capsized while traveling from Gbajibo community in…
NEMA sounds Alarm: Oguta Lake Water levels climbing, flood risk looms in Imo

NEMA sounds Alarm: Oguta Lake Water levels climbing, flood risk looms in Imo

During the tour, the team urged local residents and stakeholders to evacuate to higher and safer grounds as a precautionary…
Thugs stab Mohammed Abo’ore to death assisting to apprehend miscreants smoking cannabis in Fadikpe community of Minna, Niger State

Chibunnma Chimelie arrested for stabbing father to death in Lagos

Chimelie stabbed his father to death on Thursday around 10:00 p. m. at the Isolo area of the state, Lagos…
Zamfara boat mishap claims 40 people

Niger boat mishap: Death toll rises to 42

A boat conveying 300 people with the majority going for Mawlid Celebration at Gbajibo in Mokwa LGA capsized, a short…
Bello

N80bn fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Court defiance sparks outrage among Civil Society groups

The CSOs argue that by disregarding court orders, Bello is not only setting a dangerous precedent but also sending a…
Sutton tragedy: Deveca Rose convicted of killing four sons in house fire

Sutton tragedy: Deveca Rose convicted of killing four sons in house fire

Deveca Rose was charged with four counts of manslaughter and child neglect. After a thorough investigation, she was convicted of…
Tinubu

Tinubu mourns, orders investigation as death toll in Niger boat mishap hits 25

While at least 150 people were rescued from the scene, 25 bodies have so far been recovered.
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Lagos man Monday Olukunle to spend 7 years in jail for abducting teenage girl

Olukunle allegedly abducted the girl in an uncompleted building with others still at large on Sept. 30, 2022 on Ralitu…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of Ojuelegba Flyover for seven hours

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of Ojuelegba Flyover for seven hours

In a statement on Thursday, Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to follow the designated diversion routes during…
Police arrest seven over NURTW clash in Abuja

FCT Police nab four suspects, thwart planned Independence Day attack

The suspects were apprehended in their hideout in the Sauka area following an intelligence report on their activities.

12 prostitutes jailed in Lagos

Applauding the judgement, Cole insisted that despite the attacks recorded towards operatives in the line of duty, the Agency remained…

IMT suspends exams following tragic death of student on campus

Additionally, a three-day mourning period, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, has been declared for staff and students to honour…
Burkina Faso

Gunmen strike in Edo: Couple abducted, third victim escapes

Sources revealed that a third victim managed to escape during the kidnappers' attempt to relocate them to another area, leaving…
ICPC

ICPC announces recovery of N13bn diverted public funds in September

Aliyu emphasized the commission's significant strides in fulfilling its mandate, stating, “In the past year, the ICPC has achieved remarkable…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun

CSER issues ultimatum to IGP: Arrest Yahaya Bello or face legal action

Despite a bench warrant issued for his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former governor has…
EFCC swoops on Port Harcourt, arrests 33 in major internet fraud crackdown

EFCC swoops on Port Harcourt, arrests 33 in major internet fraud crackdown

The arrests occurred during a sting operation in the Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt, following credible intelligence linking…
Showdown in Lekki: Lagos, NIWA in bitter war over Okunde Blue Waters Scheme

Showdown in Lekki: Lagos, NIWA in bitter war over Okunde Blue Waters Scheme

However, upon receiving a tip-off, the team revisited the site on Wednesday morning, only to find that NIWA had once…
Top Lagos NURTW official Azeez Abiola doles out free petrol worth N25m to tricycle operators in celebration of Nigeria's Independence

Top Lagos NURTW official gives N25m free petrol to tricycle operators

More than 5,000 commercial tricycle operators benefitted from the 2024 Independence Day free N5,000 at the three designated filling stations…
Lagos calls for more Sexual Assault Referral Centres to combat Gender-Based Violence

Lagos calls for more Sexual Assault Referral Centres to combat Gender-Based Violence

He said since the establishment of the DSVA in 2014, the Lagos State Government has demonstrated unwavering commitment to providing…
London drug kingpin Ahmed who compared himself to Escobar jailed nine years

London drug kingpin Ahmed who compared himself to Escobar jailed nine years

On June 28, 2022, officers executed warrants at Ahmed's address and another linked location, uncovering large quantities of crack cocaine…
Tense showdown in Port Harcourt as police, thugs disperse protesters

Tense showdown in Port Harcourt as police, thugs disperse protesters

Despite the protests and heavy police presence, business activities in Port Harcourt continued unaffected, with residents going about their daily…
Sowore joins October 1 protesters in Ikeja

Sowore joins October 1 protesters in Ikeja

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge in Lagos…
Motailatu Church @ 60: Aiyedatiwa preaches peace, development

Independence: Governor Aiyedatiwa pardons 117 convicts

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 117 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in…
Court

U.S-based Nigerian doctor sues Army Major over alleged trespass on property

A U.S based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has dragged Major Joseph Adebiyi of the Nigerian Army before the…
Tinubu charts path for innovative governance at 54th Annual Accountants Conference

We have killed over 300 Boko Haram, bandit commanders – Tinubu

"Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count,…
Abiodun commends Tinubu, endorses President’s second term

October 1 Protest: Ogun Court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium, three other venues

Other respondents listed in the suit are Yinka Folarin (on behalf of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights),…