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Japa fraud: Oyo man Ogundele docked for using $10,000 ‘proof of funds’ for gambling

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Joshua had paid the defendant the amount to facilitate his (complainant’s) proof of funds to enable him travel to United…

Lagos artisan Qudus Kazeem remanded for raping employer’s wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The prosecutor, Insp Reuben Solomon, told the court that kazeem committed the offences sometime in the month of December 2022,…

JUST IN: Yahaya Bello surrenders to EFCC amidst fresh corruption allegations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over…

London man Sandiford sentenced to life imprisonment for Brixton murder of Keelen Wong

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to Met Police, detectives traced him using a blood trail left at the crime scene, which linked him to…

Police boss advocates proper profiling of vigilante members

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"The CP also directs the immediate transfer of the suspect to the Anti-robbery squad of the Command for comprehensive investigations,"…

How we arrested notorious cult leader wanted for murder – Edo police

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Edebor was said to have led an attack on one Cyril at Uwelu Market area, in Benin City, during which…

Nigeria: 1.6 million HIV patients receiving treatment – NACA DG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Despite progress, Ilori noted significant challenges in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), with current coverage below 33%.

Scandal rocks Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA: N7.2 million vanishes amidst Chairman’s ill-health

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Receipts seen by our correspondent detail the brazen transactions: N1,141,140 was withdrawn first, followed by N52,500, and a staggering N5,964,102.96—all…

Residents kill two artisans mistaken for armed robbers in Edo

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The duo were said to be returning from a project site in the community about 6p.m on Nov. 16 when…

Okpebholo vows to drive criminals out of Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Okpebholo stated that under his administration, criminals would not be allowed to disrupt the peace or evade justice.

Sanwo-Olu calls for national collaboration to tackle Energy crisis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sanwo-Olu stressed the need for collaboration between the states and the federal government to harmonise policies, streamline regulations, and incentivise…

Deadly mistake: Three suspects in Court over lynching of welders in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The accused, Frank Abolo (37), Samson Odewole (22), and Happy Ohio (25), along with two others still at large, reportedly…

Bloodbath in Benue: 30 massacred as armed militants wreak havoc in communities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“The attackers, suspected to be a militia from outside Nigeria, struck around 7 am. Despite the presence of security operatives,…

Yabatech Alumni honours Olayinka Braimoh

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

By Richard Elesho/Kogi The governorship candidate for the Action Alliance, AA in 2023 Kogi governorship election, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh has…

Narrow escape for driver as 40ft container crushes car

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said, “LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to…

Taskforce impounds 128 motorcycles in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Chairman of the taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement, signed by the Director, Press and Public Affairs,…

NDLEA nabs businessman who allegedly ingested 90 wraps of cocaine

Paul Dada

1 year ago

According to him, the suspect deliberately complicated his movement to distort traces of his travel history unknown to him that…

Adamawa courts jail 12 internet fraudsters

Paul Dada

1 year ago

They were separately arraigned between November 6 and 7, 2024 on a one count charge of cheating and impersonation by…

NDLEA intercepts N4.3bn worth of opioids at Onne, Tincan ports

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He gave a breakdown of the seizures as a total of 168,000 bottles of codeine based syrup worth N1.1bn in…

Police arrest man over alleged name-dropping, employment racketeering

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"The suspect then entered into the command headquarters and was lurking around before he was consequently arrested, and the aforementioned…

Police recover 8 unexploded devices in Borno

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Michael urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious objects or activities through the emergency lines…

London teenager Tate jailed for 22 years over fatal Islington stabbing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

DCI Smith stated, “The dispute began as a verbal altercation after Mohamed found his motorbike had been knocked over near…

Foundation launches comprehensive support for Borno flood victims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

For long-term resilience, ADF is focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation, the provision of motorised solar boreholes and sanitation equipment, and supporting…

Lagos hotel cleaner Adejumo caught stealing $600 from guest’s safe

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Following the discovery, the hotel manager contacted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Maroko Division, CSP Ganiyu Raji, who…

CCTV exposes Lagos security guard Jones in N2m Air Conditioner theft

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Prosecution counsel, Inspector Hafsat Ajibode, informed the court that the offences occurred on 5 October 2024, at 5 Weston Close,…

Lagos launches online portal to boost building safety

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The General Manager of LSMTL, Olayinka Abdul, highlighted the transformative potential of the portal, stating that it will automate data…

Lagos driver Bello accused of diverting customer’s N293m Spare Parts remanded

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

After a detailed investigation led by Inspector Ayo Odudu and his team, Bello was charged before the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court,…

Water scarcity paralyses Tinubu Magistrate’s Court facilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Speaking at the court, a litigant, Mr John Adoghe, commended Justice Alogba for his contributions to infrastructure development in the…

Police hunt for woman over alleged murder of 65-year-old

Paul Dada

1 year ago

According to her, on Nov. 21, about 6:20 p.m, one Ibrahim Oladega, a resident of Isunba Street, Ipokia, reported the…

“Big polluter countries must pay” – Activists protest at COP29

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said: “While leaders at COP29 talk in circles, the people of the Global South are suffocating under unjust debt…

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