Police probe cops performing guard duties to man abusing naira
The Nigeria Police Force has denounced a viral video showing officers performing guard duties for a young man and encouraging him to disrespect the naira. This was made known in a statement by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on…
20-year-old student faked kidnap, demanded over $700,000 ransom – Lagos police
The Lagos State Police Command said it has uncovered what appears to be a staged kidnapping involving a 20-year-old student, Collins Ikwebe, and five of his schoolmates. The case came to light on Saturday after a distressing social media post…
Ekiti student slits colleague’s throat during argument
A 300-level student of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti in Ekiti State, Rachael Olufogbe, has been arrested by the police following a physical assault on a fellow student on Saturday. It was gathered that the incident happened in a private…
Abia Court remands dismissed policeman in correctional centre
An Abia State High court sitting in Aba, has remanded a dismissed policeman, Henry Njoku, at the Aba Correctional Centre, over the alleged murder of a businessman, Emmanuel Okocha. Njoku, attached to the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, in Aba, was…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of N12billion Choice Properties Linked To CBN Ex-Governor, Godwin Emefiele
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State on Friday permanently forfeited to the Nigerian government properties valued at over N11billion and N1.04billion linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made…
FRSC Officer Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Osun
A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer was injured on Friday morning after being struck by a speeding driver on the Osogbo-Gbongan Road. The incident occurred near the Osun Government Secretariat in Abere. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of a…
U.S lawmakers seek release of Binance chief
The United States lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan have called for the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently detained in Nigeria on charges of tax evasion and other financial crimes. The lawmakers’ appeal followed a Wednesday’s…
Fake money doubler allegedly murders victim after collecting car, tricycle, other items
Aliyu Yakubu, a 36-year-old man from Adamawa State, has confessed to murdering his client, identified as Bassey Isah. Aliyu told the police that he promised Bassey to print Naira notes and make him rich overnight. He succeeded in collecting valuable…
Murder at Kugbe Mechanic: Police arrest soldier, begin investigation
A shocking incident occurred at Kugbo Mechanic in Abuja on Thursday, resulting in the tragic death of an automobile electrician. The FCT Police Command has arrested the suspect, a military personnel, who allegedly stabbed the mechanic to death.According to police…
Two jailed for child theft, illegal adoption in Anambra
The Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court in Awka has delivered a guilty verdict against two suspects, Kingsley Okeke, 22, and Chukwuemeka Nweke, 27, for their involvement in child theft and illegal dealing in children. The defendants were…