Kwara Court Remands Islamic Cleric, Phone Repairer, Farmer And Two Others Over M#rder Of Female Student
Abdurahman Bello, the suspected killer of Hafsoh Lawal, a final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, was on Tuesday, February 18, remanded at the Correctional Centre, Ilorin by the Ilorin magistrate’s court in Kwara State. Bello and five other suspects arraigned alongside him were not represented by any counsel in the court. Amongst […]
FBI Arrests Osun King For Allegedly Defrauding US Govt $4.2 Million
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested the Apetu of Ipetumodu, in Ife North Council Area of Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, for allegedly defrauding the US government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 fraud. The Apetu of Ipetumodu allegedly falsified documents to secure the US government’s loans for businesses affected by COVID-19. […]
Cheating Is An Offence, Punishable Under The Law – Police Warn Nigerians
Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, has reiterated that cheating is a criminal offence under Nigerian law and is punishable accordingly. Quoting Section 421 of the Criminal Code Act, the PRO of the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja on Sunday posted on his X emphasized that any person who, by means of any fraudulent trick […]
REPS SEEK DEATH PENALTY FOR FAKE DRUG PRODUCERS, URGE STRONGER REGULATIONS
The House of Representatives has called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to propose amendments to existing laws that would impose stricter penalties, including the death penalty, on the production and circulation of fake and adulterated drugs in Nigeria. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public […]
Drama In Ogun: Suspended Monarch Dragged To Court for Beating 73-Year-Old Chief
The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned the suspended Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, for allegedly assaulting a 73-year-old chief, Abraham Areola. Ogunjobi appeared in court on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to disrupt public peace. Confirming the development, Nigeria Police Force spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated, “Kabiyesi Abdulsemiu […]
How to Report Loan Apps Harassment – FCCPC Guides Nigerians
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has provided guidelines for Nigerians to report harassment by online loan apps, as concerns grow over unethical lending practices in the country. Digital lending platforms have become increasingly popular, offering quick financial relief to Nigerians. However, some loan apps have been accused of resorting to aggressive and […]
Nigerians Lament Corruption But Defend Corrupt Leaders – EFCC Chair
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over Nigerians’ contradictory stance on corruption. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during a visit by officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by Chris Olukolade, the director of its board of trustees, Olukoyede noted that while many condemn […]
10 Days After Receiving Governor’s Pardon, Ex-convict Docked, Remanded For Stealing Television
Just 10 days after receiving a pardon from the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, a 27-year-old man, Adebayo Sunday, is facing fresh charges. Mr Sunday, whose name appeared on the governor’s 24th December pardon list, was arraigned in an Osun State Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a plasma television valued at N600,000. The alleged theft […]
FLASH: Diezani Denies Ownership Of Repatriated $52.8m Loot, Reveals Owner’s Name
Former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied claims that $52.8 million recently returned to Nigeria from the United States is linked to her. The ex-minister, currently in the United Kingdom, clarified that the money belongs to Nigerian oil magnate Kola Aluko, not her. In a statement issued through her lawyer, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, Alison-Madueke dismissed […]
Court Orders Reno Omokri’s Arrest Over Pastor Enenche’s Defamation Petition
A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest and detention of Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in connection with allegations of defamation against Dunamis Church Pastor Paul Enenche. The court’s decision, issued on January 13, 2025, also applies to former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel and two individuals identified […]