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23–year-old Kuje Prison escapee, Abubakar: Rearrested in Muhammad in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa state.

Kuje prison escapee Abubakar Muhammad nabbed in Adamawa

The suspect who escaped from Kuje Prison during the recent Prison attack was tracing his way to Bama Local Government…
Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko

42 deadly robbers, 156 others busted in Kano

The command said that 42 of the suspects were arrested for armed robbery, nine for kidnapping, 16 fraudsters and 27…
OP-MESA operatives

OP-MESA operatives chasing ‘Yahoo Boy’ shoot student dead in Ogun

It was gathered that the 17-year-old student was coming out of the school after closing along with others when the…

Jigi-Bola: Lagos targets 250,000 residents for free eye glasses

The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Kadri Hamzat, said the programme was targeted to reach over 250,000…
The suspected internet fraudsters

EFCC smashes 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

He said they were arrested on July 19, 2022 at Army Estate Phase Five, Kurudu, Abuja, following intelligence reports received…
Police confirm kidnap of 2 farmers in Osun

Police rescue APC chairman in Edo

The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday rescued Mr. Godwin Aigbogun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in ward…
Cocoa farmers protest alleged plan to forcefully evict them from of Oluwa Forest Reserve (OA3A) in Odigbo LG by the Ondo State government

Akeredolu kicks as Ondo loses over N400m to workers receiving double salaries

Governor Akeredolu gave the directive while receiving the report of the Committee for Verification, Scrutinization, and Clean-up of the State…
Late-Precious-Aigbohaode

Edo man Zachariah arrested over rape, murder of Aigbokhode

The deceased was said to have bled to death after being stabbed several times after she was raped on the…
Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s appeal in debt case

AMCON sues Aregbesola’s aide over unpaid N167.24m debt

AMCON said the defendant at all material times was a customer of the erstwhile Intercontinental Bank Plc and operated accounts…
Electric

Shame of a nation: National Grid collapses again

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said they are in communication with the Transmission Company of Nigeria to ascertain the cause…
Sunday

Ya’ú Salaha docked for stealing N940,000 from Alaba market

Salaha was alleged that the defendant stole N940,000 in Alaba Market, Lagos, belonging to the complainant, Mr Rabe Abdullrahmon.
Kelvin Tobe Igboamaeze

Nigerian fraudster Igboamaeze defrauds America’s Patti Jackson $69,000 

The Court ordered the forfeiture of items recovered from him during arrest, including an iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 11…
Okafor

Notorious drug dealer Awalu Muhammad busted in Jigawa

The suspect was successfully arrested on his way to criminal hideout/black spot
Ibilola Kasunmu

Lagos to launch Smart LAG ID Card Friday

The launch will happen, simultaneously, across the five divisions of the State: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe.
Idowu Olamilekan Fatade

$3.5m fraud: EFCC extradites FBI-wanted Internet fraudster Olamilekan to US

His extradition was coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following a notice from the Federal Bureau of…
PDP Governors asks APC to throw in the towel if it cannot solve Nigeria's problems

Gov. Mohammed battle-ready for Bauchi bandits

Some family members of the state's former governor were recently kidnapped and a 25-year-old man was killed in the process.
policemen

Police speak on reported abduction of 15 residents in Enugu

The Command said it was yet to get clear information or report on the report alleging abduction of about 15…
Edo police command reacts to claim that CP Abutu Yaro, illegally released suspected oil thieves after collecting ₦7 million bribe.

Edo housewife Cynthia Agho commits suicide, police arrest husband

Edo Police Command's spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, described the incident as "a case of suspected suicide".
Abba Kyari

NDLEA witness testifies in alleged drug deal against Abba Kyari, others

Afolabi, who is a Commander of Narcotics in the agency, was led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Sunday Joseph, before…
Portable challenges Odumodublvck's claim as 'Best Rapper' in Abuja

IGP orders investigation of Portable over formation of deadly cult group

Portable had in a video on Monday claimed that he formed the One-Million Boys cult group terrorising parts of Lagos.
Ogbu

2 bank staff, 4 others remanded for plotting to rob bank, others

The six defendants were alleged to have planned an attack on Fidelity Bank, Mokola branch, Ibadan.
Sunday

Ibadan man Akinola remanded for killing his neighbour

Akinola of Olorunsogo area, Ibadan, is charged by Police with conspiracy and murder.

Court remands Koripamo in prison for N160m fraud

Koripamo was re-arraigned alongside his daughter, Esther Tombara Krukrubo and their Company, Priko Nigeria Ltd, on Friday July 15, 2022…

Eight-storey Lagos Revenue House ready in September – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, led an on-the-site inspection of the ongoing renovation work at the eight-storey building formerly known…
Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Rail track thief Sabiu Yunusa jailed 6 months

The magistrate ordered that the 104 iron bars be returned to the railway agency.
Victims of flood disaster resulting from days of torrential rains in Gulani LGA of Yobe

Flood cuts off Gulani LGA from Yobe

He said a 500-meter road linking Gujba with Gulani, on the borders with Borno and Gombe was washed away by…
Edo High Court remands 38-year-old Pastor, Simeon Okehielem, for allegedly raping and impregnating a house wife, Mrs Isoken Vivian Aigbedo.

Jos trader Yusuf Ibrahim jailed for impersonation

By Zainab Oyekan A Magistrate Court in Jos on Monday sentenced a 31-year-old trader, Yusuf Ibrahim, to six months imprisonment…
Kemi Nelson

Yeyesewa Kemi Nelson is dead

Nelson, famously known as Yeyesewa after her chieftaincy title, was born in Lagos on 9 February 1956 and attended Anglican…

Multiple crash kills one on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway

The truck rammed into two other vehicles, hitting the passer-by, and plunged into the river, according to the Federal Road…
Mujidat

Drug queen Mujidat cracked hiding narcotics in fetish bowls at Lagos airport

A statement issued by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday said the passengers, Raji Babatunde Kazeem and Akinbobola Omoniyi were…