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Feb

2025

OSHUN: LGA Chairman, Others Killed As APC, PDP Battle For Councils Control

OSHUN: LG Chairman, Others Killed As APC, PDP Battle For Councils Control The purportedly reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Osun State, Mr Remi Abass was reportedly killed by hoodlums working for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after taking over the council secretariat in Ikire. It would be recalled that both parties have been laying claim to control of the third tier of government as the APC claimed that the Court of Appeal judgement delivered last week has reinstated the sacked elected council chairmen and councillors while the State Government said the election was nullified by the Federal High…

Feb

2025

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Angry Youth Set Ondo Police Station Ablaze Over Alleged Custodial Death

Crime, News Flash, Security, South West

BREAKING: Angry youths set Ondo police station on fire over alleged custodial death A group of enraged youths has reportedly set a police station ablaze in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State. The incident followed allegations that a young boy died in police custody after being subjected to torture. Sources indicate that the protesters took action upon hearing about the boy’s death, while his friend, who was also detained, is currently receiving treatment in a hospital and remains in critical condition. It was also learnt that another building in the vicinity was also torched during…

Feb

2025

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TRUE-LIFE CONFESSION: I Sleep With 12 To 20 Men Daily For N1,000; 14-Year-Old JSS 3 Girl Confess.

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Spirituality

TRUE-LIFE CONFESSION: 14-Year-Old JSS 3 Girl Says She Sleeps With 12 To 20 Men Daily For N1,000 Yesterday, Southwest Security Network codenamed Amotekun reportedly busted a sex trafficking syndicate in Ogun state. According to Trending Ex, the syndicate lure kids and use them as sex slaves charging customers as low as ₦1k per session. 14yr old victim said they brought her from Akwa Ibom on the promise’s that she’ll work as a sales girl. On getting there, they gave her some drugs, the boss lady cut her hair and told her that, if she runs away, she’ll use the hair…

Feb

2025

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Notorious Okija Shrine Sealed By Anambra State Government!

Crime, News Flash, Security

Anambra Government Seals Okija Shrine The Anambra State government has intensified its crackdown on fake native doctors and criminal activities by sealing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area. The shrine, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting individuals super wealth, was shut down following numerous complaints. Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Prince Ken Emeakai, stated that the government took action based on reports from the local community. “Igboegbueze’s business is illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws,” Emeakai said, adding that properties acquired through the illicit trade…

Feb

2025

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Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its commitment to strengthening national security is yielding results. In a statement issued on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said officers recently carried out a series of operations across the country resulting in the arrest of a suspect concealing firearm and live ammunition in a transistor radio. Adejobi said the officers of the Lagos police command arrested the suspect identified as Wisdom Obi at the Abule-Ado axis of the state. He said the 24-year-old suspect was riding an unregistered motorcycle when he was stopped…

Feb

2025

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Gunmen Kidnap Ohaneze Youth Council President In Imo

Crime, News Flash, South East

Gunmen Kidnap Ohanaeze Youth Council President In Imo Some gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Igboayaka Igboayaka, the president of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), in Imo state. Igboayaka was said to have been kidnapped on Saturday evening at Work Layout, near IMSU junction, Owerri, Imo state capital. In a statement on Sunday, Chilos Godsent, the president of Igbo National Council (INC), said the gunmen arrived at the scene in a Sienna and a Lexus SUV. Godsent said since Igboayaka’s abduction, his whereabouts remain unknown to both his family and friends. “Since this sad news, attempts by teeming members of the Ohanaeze Youth…

Feb

2025

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Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara

Armed Forces, Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 50 terrorists and inflicting severe injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black). The successful operation marked the first time Nigerian forces dominated the notorious Tungan Fulani Hills — a former terrorist stronghold linked to the 2019 ambush that claimed the lives of an army major and 16 soldiers Among the terrorists killed were notorious figures…

Feb

2025

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Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security, South East

Popular Anambra Celebrity Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwaraaki Has Been Arrested Popular celebrity Native Doctor, Akwa Okukotiwaraki has been picked up by men of the Anambra State vigilante operatives, Agunaechemba. Akwa Okuko was picked up on Saturday according to a post on Soludo TV Facebook page. He was arrested following allegations that he prepares juju for kidnappers who masquerade as yahoo boys, terrorising the state. According to a post on the platform, “Akwa Okuko tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the Security Agency.”

Feb

2025

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THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling Three-Year-Old Girl The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has stated that it has arrested a 10-year-old boy identified as Bright James following an allegation that he defiled a three-year-old girl. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Uyo, the state capital, following reports that James was illegally detained. She disclosed that the suspect voluntarily admitted to the offence without coercion, adding that the suspect would be charged to court on Monday, February 10, 2025. She said, “The attention of the Akwa Ibom State…

Feb

2025

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Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Crime, Obituary, Police Force

Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide A police officer identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979 on Saturday committed suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State. This was confirmed in a signal shared by the Nigerian police which SaharaReporters obtained. It stated that Bawa took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling. According to the wireless message, the deceased’s father, Mr. Usman Bawa, a resident of Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the incident to the police authorities. It was stated further that the lifeless body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital Kontagora, where a…