5 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga, and the arrest of a Ward Head for a suspected case of rape. Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Tribune Online

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7 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Uganda Arrests 7 Suspects Over Fake $70,000 Gold Deal With Ex

The Uganda’s State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has arrested seven people for allegedly defrauding a former Nigerian lawmaker and businessman of $70,000 in a bogus gold transaction. At a press briefing held at the Unit’s offices in the Parliamentary Building, Senior Officer Bamwiine Muhorozi said the suspects lured […]

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8 h. ago Uganda Arrests Seven For Allegedly Defrauding Nigerian Businessman In Fake Gold Deal

The suspects were alleged to have tricked the victim into believing they could supply him with seven kilograms of gold through their companies. The post Uganda Arrests Seven For Allegedly Defrauding Nigerian Businessman In Fake Gold Deal appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Marine Police has arrested two suspects for alleged illegal oil bunkering and economic sabotage following the interception of a large wooden boat laden with petroleum products. Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking

The Anambra Police Command has apprehended a 63-year-old woman suspected of operating an interstate child trafficking network. The police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspect, Ngozi Muotuanya, was taken into custody on August 11 following reliable intelligence. Initial investigations indicated that in 2024, Muotuanya allegedly abducted a one-year-old boy […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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38 h. ago EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Alleged refinery rehab failure: Northern groups drag NNPCL CFO to court, seek arrest, prosecution

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Community for Empowerment and the Development and Arewa Consultative Youth Movement have sued Dapo Segun, chief financial officer (CFO) of the NNPC Limited and former executive vice president (EVP) downstream, praying for his sack, arrest and prosecution over alleged role in the failure of the refinery rehabilitation, OVH NNPCL […] The post Alleged refinery rehab failure: Northern groups drag NNPCL CFO to court, seek arrest, prosecution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Rivers oil spill update: Fire goes off, seven allegedly arrested at site

… Police yet to speak up The raging fire at the oil explosion at an oil well in Ogoni area read more Rivers oil spill update: Fire goes off, seven allegedly arrested at site

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4 d. ago Iran Investigates 20 Arrested Over Alleged Links With Israel

In mid-June, Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran, triggering a war during which Iran responded with missile and drone strikes. The post Iran Investigates 20 Arrested Over Alleged Links With Israel appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations that renowned activist Omoyele Sowore was tortured in custody, insisting that his recent arrest was based on “credible, corroborated allegations” of criminal offences, including forgery and cyberstalking. In a statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police […] The post Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected ritualist, identified as Cletus Effiong Bassey, for allegedly providing charms to criminal gangs. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, made this known in a statement on Friday, explaining that the suspect was arrested on July 29, 2025, at about 7:00 pm, when operatives raided […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking In Sowore Arrest, Deny Torture Allegations

Sowore was released from custody on Friday evening. In a post on X, he accused the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police of unlawful conduct but thanked supporters for standing by him. The post Police Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking In Sowore Arrest, Deny Torture Allegations appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Breakthrough for Belema Sweet Terminal project as host communities endorse EIA report, urge for quick start of work

The 17 host communities that may be impacted by the new oil export terminal coming up in Rivers State, the read more Breakthrough for Belema Sweet Terminal project as host communities endorse EIA report, urge for quick start of work

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5 d. ago ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police

Tribune Online ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police The police said they were investigating the activist based on two petitions bordering on alleged forgery of police documents and cyberbullying.... ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 3 Over Alleged ATM Card Fraud, Tricycle Theft In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old Umar Abubakar and Abdulaziz Mohammad, 25, both from Kumbotso local government area of Kano State for alleged ATM card fraud. A statement by the Yobe Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkarim disclosed that the suspects specialised in defrauding unsuspecting victims at ATM galleries […]

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5 d. ago EEDC workers protest alledged intimidation, unlawful arrest of members in Anambra

Tribune Online EEDC workers protest alledged intimidation, unlawful arrest of members in Anambra The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) workers under FIRSTPOWER, a subcontractor, protested on Thursday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, over alleged management harassment, intimidation, poor remuneration, and unlawful arrests. EEDC workers protest alledged intimidation, unlawful arrest of members in Anambra Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Osun Chief Arrested For Forcing Suspected Thief To Drink Poison

A community chief in Osun State has been arrested for allegedly forcing a young man to drink a poisonous substance after accusing him of stealing corn. The incident happened in the Ireti Ayo area of Ilesa, where the 25-year-old victim, identified as Ebenezer, was caught with two pieces of corn. The chief, identified as Chief […] The post Osun Chief Arrested For Forcing Suspected Thief To Drink Poison appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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