Anti-Graft Commission EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraud, Misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has dismissed 27 officers over allegations of fraudulent activities and misconduct. It was gathered that the decision followed recommendations by the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. In a statement released on Monday, Mr. Olukoyede stated […]
Man Arrested for Stealing and Slaughtering Goat Worth N200,000 for Daughter’s Naming Ceremony
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a man, Akintoye Waris, for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a goat valued at N200,000 in the Odeda area of the state. The goat was reportedly used for his child’s naming ceremony. According to the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, Waris and his accomplice, Ajayi Yusuf, were apprehended on Thursday […]
How A 15-Year-Old Girl And Her Ex-Lover Conspired To Kill Husband In Jigawa – Police
A 15-year-old girl, Zahra’u Dauda, has been arrested by police in JIgawa State. The young girl was for allegedly conspiring with her ex-lover to kill her husband, Kamisu Haruna. Spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a statement issued to Daily Post. FACT-CHECK: Was Kaduna Police Deputy Commissioner Caught Supplying […]
BREAKING: Court remands Ooni’s ex-queen, Oriyomi Hamzat, school principal Over Ibadan stampede
A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Bashorun Islamic High School Principal, Fasasi Abdulahi, at the Agodi Correctional Facility. The ruling is pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the […]
Police arrest suspected ritualist with fresh human head
A suspected ritualist, Taiwo Yemitan, has been arrested by the operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for being in possession of fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. This was contained in a statement made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola […]
Death by Hanging for Stealing Fowl: Governor Adeleke Intervenes, Orders Action for Prerogative of Mercy
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun state for stealing fowl. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the youngman is listed for prerogative of […]
EFCC Probes Local Govt Ex-Chairman Over Alleged N329million Misappropriation
EFCC Probes Local Govt Ex-Chairman Over Alleged N329million Misappropriation The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Command is investigating Mohammed Aliyu, popularly known as Labasa, over allegations of misappropriating N329.5million. Labasa, the former Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Chairman of Edu Local Government Area, is accused of mismanaging funds, including physical cash and internally […]
EFCC Arrests 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan
Operatives of Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty-three (23) suspected internet fraudsters. The internet fraudsters were arrested at Akobo area of Ibadan in Oyo State following credible intelligence linking them with suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include eight exotic cars, laptops, phones […]
BREAKING: Many Persons Arrested As Nigerian Policemen Clash With Odua People’s Congress
Pandemonium on Tuesday broke out in Lagos State following a clash between policemen and suspected members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC). It was gathered that the incident happened at Taiwo Ago Palace in the Okota area of the state. “OPC and the police are fighting and the police went to reinforce and right now, […]
OYOSUBEB Nabs Job Seeker Over Alleged Result Falsification
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, on Thursday evening nabbed one Abosede Ojo, a middle aged job seeker who allegedly falsified her job portal result. Dr. Nureni Adeniran, OYOSUBEB’s Chairman, said the suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation. Adeniran said that the suspect, who sat for the recruitment […]