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Police free abducted Bayelsa civil servant
The police spokesperson in Bayelsa State, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the rescue, said the gang abducted the victim at Imgbi Road in Yenagoa and were moving around the city, seeking a POS point to make withdrawals when a police squad swooped on them.
Police arrest 48 suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping other criminal offences
The Nigeria Police says it has arrested 48 suspects in connection with kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, cattle rustling, cyber crimes, unlawful possession of prohibited weapons and other related offences in the country.
Ogun: Police arrest suspected cultists during initiation
The police in Ogun State, on Wednesday, paraded 25 suspected members of the dreaded Buccaneer cult group, who they arrested during an alleged initiation ceremony in Abeokuta.
EFCC: How N75 million was recovered from ex-minister’s wife
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s investigator, Bello Hamma-Adama, on Wednesday, revealed how N75 million was recovered from Halima Tanimu Turaki, wife of a former minister in the President Goodluck Jonathan-led government.
#EndSARS: Enugu governor rebuilds Trans-Ekulu infrastructure
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commenced restoration of Trans-Ekulu damaged infrastructures that were cannibalized during the EndSARS protest last year.
Police arrest two who disguises as spirits to defraud unsuspecting individuals
Police in Katsina State on Wednesday says it has succeeded in arresting two who disguises as spirits (Aljannu) to defraud unsuspecting individuals of their monies in the state.
Two killed as police, vigilantes go tougher on criminals in Ughelli
Police operatives in ‘A’ Division of the Delta Police Command, Ughelli, with the assistance of members of vigilance group, have killed two armed robbery suspects during a gun duel on Sunday.
Police kill two robbery suspects, injure another in gun duel
Two suspected armed robbers have been killed during a fierce exchange of fire with the police in Ughelli area of Delta State.
One dead, 3 children injured in Osun road mishap
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that one woman died while three children sustained various degree of injuries in a road accident on Gbogan-Ibadan highway on Thursday.
Former Unity Bank manager for ATM fraud
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction of Adam kaka Adam.
BMO: Godwin Emefiele is a better CBN governor now than in PDP years
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has expressed surprise that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could accuse Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele of incompetence and partisanship.
I‘ve killed 10 persons as cult member – suspect
A suspected cult member who was paraded by the police for allegedly murdering his victim during a robbery operation in Benin, the Edo state capital, has admitted killing 10 people.
#EndSARS: Enugu begins reconstructions of city after destructions
No less than 2 police officers and 5 civilians reportedly died during the three days of violent protests in the coal city. 241 bus shelters, almost all the traffic lights, iconic statues such as Otigba, pedestrian safety barrier meshes, banks were looted and destroyed. Two police stations with 2 operational Hilux vans and 4 police posts were also burnt down.
Heavy security presence at Anambra SEMA warehouse over ‘planned attack’
There is a heavy detachment of security operatives at the Agu Awka area of Awka, the capital of Anambra State.
#EndSARS: Enugu sues for peace, opens avenue for dialogue with youths
Enugu State Government has charged protesting/aggrieved youths to embrace peace as it has opened avenue to deepen dialogue with youth groups in the state.
#EndSARS: APC, PDP, SARS offices burnt in Akure
The office of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) along Oda road in Akure and the secretariats of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been set ablaze.
Tory Lanez: I didn’t shoot Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, better known as Tory Lanez, has opened up on the shooting incident involving him and fellow rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.
Four Nigerian students arrested for ‘hacking’ bank’s system in Philippine
Four Nigerians in Muntinlupa City, Philippine have been arrested for alleged involvement in an international syndicate that hacks and siphons funds from banks.
Ooni calls for legislation, policy, funding to promote African traditional medicine
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye-Ogunwusi Enitan, has called on the Federal, state governments and law makers to provide legislation, policy and funding to promote African Traditional Medicine (ATM).
NSCDC arrests 27-year-old farmer for alleged murder in Oyo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State has arrested a 27-year-old farmer for allegedly killing one Shuaib Adamu, a herdsman.
The cesspool of corruption called NDDC
Not a few Nigerians are amused at the theatre of the absurd playing out at the Niger Delta Development Commission. The whole circus show climaxed last Monday when three dramas took place during the House of Representatives Probe Panel of the 20-year-old interventionist agency.
Police arrest two ATM fraudsters in Jigawa
Police in Jigawa State, on Wednesday arrested two suspected Automated Taller Machine, ATM, fraudsters, one Isaac Izan, 27, and Emmanuel Ijeku, 22.
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President Buhari felicitates with Speaker Gbajabiamila’s mother at 91
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Governor Ikpeazu: Senator Abaribe a fearless advocate of justice
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Bauchi governor renovates school with N350 million
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