The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended popular social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The arrest was confirmed by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed that Bobrisky was detained for allegations related to currency mutilation and Naira abuse. Oyewale stated, “He is with us. […]
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Indigenous aviation company Air Peace has sounded the alarm after discovering that fraudsters cloned its official website to deceive intending passengers booking UK flights. This revelation follows the recent launch of the airline’s direct flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. Taking to its official X handle (formerly Twitter), Air […]
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a shocking incident where armed bandits intercepted an Abakaliki-bound luxury bus, robbed all passengers, and then callously set the vehicle ablaze. The travellers, en route to the southeast for Easter celebrations, found themselves in a nightmare scenario as they fell victim to the […]
A Kano State High Court issued a death sentence by hanging to Chinese national Frank Geng Quangrong for fatally stabbing his Nigerian lover, Ummukulsum Buhari. The verdict was delivered yesterday, with Frank, a resident of Railway Quarters in Kano, found guilty of culpable homicide. The presiding judge, Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, […]
Evangelist Ebuka Anozie Obi, the Founder and Spiritual Director of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, has initiated legal action against blogger Diamond Dietanuru Osakorigho for defamation of character. Through a letter issued by his legal representatives, ZLT Legal Aid Foundation, dated March 8, 2024, the Evangelist demanded that Osakorigho immediately […]
The trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, hit a roadblock at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The trial could not proceed as planned due to a pending application for fiat before the Chief Judge of the court. The prosecutor, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, informed the trial […]
In response to numerous complaints from residents of Harmony Estate, Aboru, Lagos regarding the disruptive activities of young men congregating at the estate entrance in the mornings and evenings to engage in gambling, selling/smoking hard drugs, and harassing residents while extorting passers-by, law enforcement operatives from Area P, Alagbado conducted […]
To stem the tide of illegal oil theft and economic sabotage plaguing Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has ramped up collaboration with private security contractors (PSCs) engaged by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), notably Tantita Security Services. This collaborative approach, which also involves the military and other […]
In the pursuit of national development and security, Nigeria has embarked on a transformative journey that recognizes security as not just the absence of war, but the comprehensive well-being of its citizens. Embracing the principles of ‘The New Security Agenda,’ which encompasses human security, environmental security, economic security, and political […]
Nigerians, particularly those residing in Lagos State, have once again received a reminder to be well-informed about their rights concerning police activities and the law. It has been emphasized that no police officer or personnel has the right to physically assault a civilian or conduct a phone search without a […]