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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a massive illegal operation involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilisers, and repackaged raw materials in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, led to the arrest of three suspects and the sealing of three warehouses. Director ...
A 23-year-old man, Eludoyin Idowu, has been arraigned before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa pods valued at N1.1 million from a farm in Osun State. According to the police prosecutor, ASP Abdullahi Emmanuel, the defendant was said to have unlawfully entered the cocoa farm of one Samuel Eze at Ilesanmi Village, Ile-Ife, ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has issued a stern warning to cult groups and secret societies, cautioning them against holding meetings or engaging in any activities that could endanger the peace and security of the state. Commander of the Corps, Chief (Dr) Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, restated the Corps’ unwavering resolve to ...
...Court adjourns case to Sep 24 for arraignment The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has granted approval for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to proceed with the prosecution of former Senator for Anambra South, Andy Uba, in connection with an alleged N400 million fraud linked to a fraudulent Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appointment scheme. ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned two operators of the controversial Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) on allegations of running an unlicensed investment scheme that allegedly defrauded unsuspecting investors of over $1 billion. The defendants, Awerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, were brought before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, arraigned two of the detained Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)’s operators at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants; Awerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, were arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar on allegations bordering on illegal financial operations and unlicensed investment activities. They were arraigned on amended ...
One David Abiodun has pleaded guilty before a Federal High Court in Ibadan to kidnapping a 17-year-old student of the University of Ibadan, Divine Ayeni. Abiodun pleaded guilty on Monday to the two-count charge bordering on kidnapping instituted against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Consequently, Justice Nkeonye Maha adjourned the suit until ...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said on Monday that it received 1. 4 million complaints on human rights violations in six months. The senior human rights adviser to the commission, Mr Hilary Ogbonna revealed this on his dashboard presentation for the month of June. He said that as at June 30, ending, the commission ...
One Johnson Olayemi, 32, on Monday, appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for alleged threat to life. The Prosecutor, Ifeoluwa Oyewole, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 6, about 09:50 a.m at Lagaba Village, Ifetedo in Ife South Local Government. Oyewole alleged that the defendant forcefully entered into the farm ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, opposed another bail application filed by Mr Jesam Michael, the Chef Executive Officer (CEO) of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS) Limited. The EFCC’s counsel, Geraldine Ofulue, told Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja that the latest application was incompetent and constituted an abuse ...
A middled-aged woman, Damilola Adegbehingbe and her son, Adedoyin had been reportedly attacked and injured by unknown gunmen in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Nigerian NewsDirect reports that the incident, which happened on 24th June, 2025 at about 8pm was said to havethrew the entire people in the community into panicking till the time of ...
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a firm warning against any unlawful gatherings or processions associated with the alleged “777” cult anniversary, reportedly planned for 7 July. The command has stepped up surveillance across all divisions and area commands in a bid to forestall potential cult-related violence or civil disturbance. Police spokesperson, Mrs Omolola ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has announced a comprehensive security operation in collaboration with the Nigerian Army to dismantle criminal gangs responsible for violent attacks and kidnappings in the Kwara North and South senatorial districts. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq revealed that the military would soon commence targeted raids on forested areas identified as ...
...Arrests kingpins in nationwide raids The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled multiple international drug trafficking syndicates and confiscated counterfeit currency worth millions of dollars during an expansive operation covering Nigeria’s airports, highways, and remote areas. The agency’s operatives intercepted high-grade cocaine concealed in lipstick tubes and property documents, while also apprehending suspected ...
Flood, caused by a heavy midnight rainfall, has sacked many residents of Dankama community, in Kaita Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsima State from their houses. The incident was confirmed to the news men in Katsina on Sunday, by a resident of the area, Alhaji Ishaq Sarkin-Fulani. News Men report that during the early hours ...
The Police Command in Oyo State has alerted the public on the potential security risks associated with the upcoming Founders’ Day celebration of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity). The command’s spokesperson, CSP Adewale Osifeso, noted in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday that the confraternity, commonly known as the Black Axe Cult, celebrates ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) said on Sunday that it has intercepted a total of 52 pieces of travelers cheques concealed in children books worth $17.7million. The cheques, according to a statement issued by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi in Abuja, were enroute to Malaysia through Istanbul on a Turkish Airlines flight. Babafemi, ...
The Police in Ondo State says it has arrested a dangerous four-man armed robbery gang notorious for orchestrating violent attacks and vehicle thefts across parts of Akure, Owo, and surrounding areas. Mr Adebowale Lawal, State Commissioner of Police (CP), made this known in Akure on Sunday while speaking with newsmen on achievements recorded in two ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said it has arrested and detained a businessman, his wife and two daughters over alleged drug peddling. In a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media And Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in Abuja, stated that their family friend was also taken into custody. Babafemi said that this came ...
By Idowu Adebomi, Ado Ekiti The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, the state capital, rescuing 40 Ghanaian nationals who were allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under the guise of securing employment opportunities. Operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) carried out the operation following a formal petition ...
A Nigerian man has suffered multiple violent assaults in Lagos after being repeatedly targeted for his public support of the rights of LGBT individuals. The victim, identified as Mr. Kene Dickson Oguine, has been left in isolation, fearing for his life, and unable to work or travel due to the threats and brutality he has ...
The Police Command in Niger says it has recovered a stolen truck loaded with about 900 bags of cement and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime.The spokesperson of the Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Minna.According to Abiodun, the truck was going from Okpella in Edo ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a businesswoman, Adekemi Folorunsho, before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly defrauding a woman of $700,000 and N190 million. The defendant, who presented herself as a bureau de change operator, was arraigned on a three-count charge of obtaining by false pretence, conspiracy and stealing. ...
