“No Evidence to Back Assassination Threat, Phone Hack Claims by Turaki” — Police Witness Tells Court. …as Turaki Faces False information Trial In the ongoing criminal trial of the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, before Justice Peter Kekemeke, on…
Bandits invade Kogi School during WASSCE, kill Vice Principal, two others. By Ladidi Al-Hassan Suspected bandits on Wednesday invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke, in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons, including the school’s Vice Principal, Mr Gani Anifowose, during an attack that disrupted the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate…
Joint security operation: Ondo Police, Amotekun, hunters, vigilantes rescue Kidnap victim, nab four By Binta Haroon A swift security operation by the Ondo State Police Command has led to the rescue of a 26-year-old kidnapped woman and the arrest of four suspected abductors in Owo, bringing relief to residents concerned about rising criminal activities in…
Fear grips Ondo community as gunmen abduct LG worker, petrol attendant By Binta Haroon Fear and anxiety have enveloped Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State following the abduction of a local government worker, Mr Samson Gbenga Sanni, popularly known as “Timber,” by suspected gunmen. Sanni was reportedly kidnapped at about…
Outrage as School Vice Principal faces trial over alleged rape of four sisters By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim A Kano father, Lawal Ayuba Madaki, has expressed outrage after accusing a teacher he trusted with his children’s education of betraying that trust by allegedly abusing his four daughters. The suspect’s alleged actions came to light after the…
EFCC publishes arrest photos of ex-Power Minister, Saleh Mamman. By Ladidi Al-Hassan Booking photographs of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, have been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after his arrest by EFCC operatives. Mamman, who was recently convicted and sentenced by the Federal High Court for financial misappropriation, was apprehended in…
Ondo police arrest mother, daughter over ₦5.3m ‘prophecy’ scam in Akungba. By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a mother and her daughter in the University town of Akungba Akoko over an alleged spiritual scam that reportedly cost a resident, Mrs Ologungbede Flora, her life savings. Police investigation revealed that Flora,…
Youth Leader Killed Amid Chieftaincy Dispute In Baylesa Community By Chris Mark Ogbonbiri Community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, was thrown into mourning on Tuesday after former Youth President, Mr. Dennis Ofolo, was murdered amid a protracted chieftaincy crisis. Community sources said Ofolo, described as a peaceful and committed leader, played a key role…
Lagos horror: Police begin manhunt, as gateman allegedly murders 65-year-old transport manager By Dally Iyamu Grief and disbelief have gripped the Ajah community of Lagos State following the alleged murder of Chief Augustine Nwalieze, reportedly killed by his gateman in circumstances still shrouded in mystery. The victim, who worked as a manager with Okeyson…
Traumatized Farmer Narrates Ordeal in Kidnappers’ Den, Expresses Worry Over Worsening Insecurity Situation In Ondo By Dally Iyamu A farmer in Ondo State, Mr Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, has recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of kidnappers, describing his five-day captivity as traumatic and calling for urgent action to address rising insecurity in rural communities….
