Crime

Police nab suspect in Dangote cement scam

By Fatai Kasali In a significant crackdown on fraudulent activities, the Lagos State Police have apprehended a 28-year-old man, Benjamin Ezekwe, for his alleged involvement in a scam that falsely promised a Dangote Cement price reduction, swindling numerous Nigerian citizens.…

Police nab housemaid, son for killing boss in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three people in connection with the death of a woman, Mrs Iyanuoluwa Adamolekun, in Arigidi Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state. The accused were only identified as Oluwaseun, Mobarak, and…

Police arrest Chef Dammy over petition by her pastor

The police on Thursday arrested popular chef, Damilola Adeparusi, better known as Chef Dammy following an alleged petition filed against her by her pastor, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, a.k.a Billion Dollars Prophet. Chef Dammy was reportedly arrested by men of the…

Court remands 41-year-old carpenter for alleged murder

A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 41-year old carpenter, Terwase Ude, be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service Centre, Makurdi, for allegedly beating one Teryila Aperegh to death. Ude, who lives at Central Deke village in…