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Apr

07

2025

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90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

Crime, Human Rights, Humanitarian, News Flash

90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter A 90-year-old woman has pleaded with former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, Deborah Erema, who she says has been held in custody for over five years. In a video published by SaharaTV on Friday, the frail nonagenarian cried out, saying she was starving and had no one else to care for her. “Nobody go give me food, nah only her dey give me. I don’t have anybody. I just go beg beg. I am now a begger. See me as I dey now. “Please…

Apr

03

2025

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Abia State Police Command Community Engagement Activities For The 2025 National Police Day

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security

PRESS RELEASE 02/04/2035 ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL POLICE DAY In commemoration of the National Police Day on 7th April 2025 and in compliance with the community engagement directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, from 3rd to 7th April 2025, the Abia State Police Command will host series of community engagement programs designed to foster the spirit of commitment, qualitative service, and partnership. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDES Thursday, 3rd April 2025 – Officers’ ConferenceThe activities will begin with a conference for officers of the command at the Officers’…

Mar

31

2025

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I’ll Share Evidence Of Public Funds Theft Under Fubara With Security Agencies – Ex-HoS Rivers

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Politics

I’ll Share Evidence Of Public Funds Theft Under Fubara With Security Agencies – Ex-HoS Rivers George Nwaeke, former head of the Rivers state civil service, has accused the administration of Siminalayi Fubara of misappropriation. In a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke alleged that the theft of public funds under the suspended Rivers governor is “mind-boggling”. Nwaeke, who recently resigned as head of service, said he would provide evidence to security operatives when called upon. “I cannot also give all my evidence to the media, some are sensitive. I will give details to the proper authorities when required of me,” Nwaeke…

Mar

24

2025

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Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children A commercial motorcyclist simply identified Papa Ejime has reportedly killed himself after he allegedly drank a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that the deceased killed himself after his marriage crashed recently. It was gathered that the deceased, a chronic gambler always beat his wife anytime he failed to win. Neighbours who craved anonymity said early this year, the deceased punched his wife on the mouth, causing her teeth to fall out. According…

Mar

23

2025

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NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate

Crime, Drugs, News Flash

NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. According to a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the consignment, weighing 11Kg, was seized from Neetu’s luggage after a search at the arrival hall of the airport. The operation, based on credible intelligence, took place during the inward clearance of Qatar…

Mar

23

2025

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Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others

Accident, Crime, News Flash, Police Force

Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others Reports has it that an armed police officer barricaded a busy road in Calabar and started shooting sporadically at passerbys. It was gathered that the tragic incident happened at Atakpa junction near Watt Market, Calabar, in Cross River state. An eyewitness account reveal that the armed policeman started shooting sporadically at innocent Nigerians in the morning, March 23. The eyewitness further reveal that the police, who appeared to be mentally unwell, barricaded the road with no entrance to Watt Market. This singular act made people to running away for…

Mar

20

2025

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Abia Police Command Upholds Discipline: Dismisses An Officer For Unethical Conduct

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Police Force

PRESS RELEASE 19/03/2025 Abia Police Command Upholds Discipline: Dismisses an Officer for unethical conduct The public is hereby notified that AP/NO 338736 Inspector Kufere Moses, formerly serving at Mopol 55 PMF Aba and attached to UBA Bank Guard in Aba, Abia State has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, effective 21st February 2025. He has also been de-kitted, and all police accouterments have been retrieved from him. This action follows administrative disciplinary measures taken against him by the command for Discreditable Conduct and offenses against discipline. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, reaffirms the Command’s…

Mar

16

2025

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It’s Unfair To Generalist Police As Corrupt – FPRO

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security

It’s Unfair To Generalise Police As Corrupt — FPRO The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned against stereotyping the entire police force as corrupt. In a post on X.com on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised that many police officers are decent and God-fearing individuals who work to protect citizens’ lives and property with integrity and self-esteem. He wrote, “It’s unfair to generalise that the Police and corruption are 5 and 6, as many officers in the force are decent and even have the fear of God; who have conscience, are responsible, contented, and kind. “Don’t trample on the rights…

Mar

13

2025

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32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List)

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List) Thirty- two alleged internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms in Ibadan, Oyo State after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, internet-related offences filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts who were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu of the Oyo State High Court and Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan. The convicts are: Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu, Adetoro Kolawole…

Mar

12

2025

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EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List)

Crime, FGN, News Flash

EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The EFCC noted that the firms are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the EFCC, both regulatory bodies confirmed in separate correspondences…