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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 ...
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. ...
The Police Command in Delta has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered weapon from them. The spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. Edafe said that the suspects were arrested in Sapele town, Sapele Local Government Area of the state. He said that the suspects were nabbed ...
A 21-year-old farmer, Dotun Adeyemi, on Thursday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing property valued at N400,000, belonging to the Ondo State Water Corporation. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge bordering on malicious damage and stealing. The police prosecutor, Insp Ayodeji Omoyeigha, told the court ...
...As Court grants bail at N200,000 with two sureties A teenager, Quoyumu Abass, was brought before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a shop and stealing various items. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Adeshina Folaranmi, the incident took place on 29 June at about 9:30 a.m. at New Garage, ...
...Recover deposit after confession, manhunt for accomplice underway The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 7 Headquarters, has arrested a suspect linked to the fraudulent sale of a defective luxury vehicle in Abuja, recovering a sum of $7,000 from him in the process. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent of Police Halima Mohammed, the Public ...
Nigerian musician Mr Onomen Uduebor, also known as Onomen Onohi, has been sentenced to three years and four months in a United States federal prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme that defrauded the U.S. government of approximately $140,000. The 39-year-old was extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States in March ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, llorin The Federal High Court in Ilorin, presided over by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola (Jr), on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of a truck loaded with assorted solid minerals to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The vehicle, which had been seized by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial ...
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has rejected an application brought by Mr Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, which sought to overturn the legal advice that cleared Azeez Fashola (known as Naira Marley) and Samson Balogun (known as Sam Larry) of any involvement in his son’s ...
