53 m. ago Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons

No fewer than four suspected kidnappers have been neutralized by men of Ogun State Police Command in a foiled kidnap attempt. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while other suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesperson for the state’s Police Command, Omolola Odutola, […] The post Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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10 h. ago Court remands motorist for assaulting two Oyo traffic officers

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority. The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers, Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who was driving Read More

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11 h. ago Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan 

From Taiwo Oluwadare,  Ibadan An Oyo State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of a motorist, Oke Ademola, in prison for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking officers Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. […] The post Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed a significant victory in the fight against terrorism, revealing that troops killed 82 terrorists and arrested 198 criminals across the country within a one-week period. According to Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, troops also rescued 93 kidnap victims and recovered 86 high-calibre weapons and 2,040 assorted ammunition. […] The post Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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14 h. ago Emefiele disowns forfeited assets, says property belong to relative

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has denied the ownership of some funds and property forfeited to the Federal Government on the order of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, and Read More

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14 h. ago Kidnap Victim Rescued In Niger With Neck, Hands Locked In Padlocks

The Niger State Police Command has rescued a kidnapping victim found with his neck and hands chained with padlocks. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed in a statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, that the victim, Nasiru Idris, was abducted from Kebbi State. According to the PPRO, the kidnappers fled, leaving the victim behind […] The post Kidnap Victim Rescued In Niger With Neck, Hands Locked In Padlocks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command in Ngurore Forest, Yola South, and Gborom Mountain, Demsa Local Government Areas. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Yola on Friday that the arrest was made in coordination with local hunters. Nguroje stated that the success was a result […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Workers Desert Benue High Court As Security Personnel Keep Vigil

The main gate of the Benue State High Court complex in Makurdi was yesterday barricaded while security personnel and men of the state security outfit, Operarion Anyam Nyor, kept vigil. Our correspondent who visited the court premises gathered that the development may be connected to the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged removal of the chief […]

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15 h. ago My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband

Tribune Online My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband •He bought our son the jeans —Wife Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the union between a couple, Idowu and Alake, on the account of no love, lack of care and irreconcilable differences. Idowu, who dragged his wife, Alake to court stated that their marriage failed as a result of the […] My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received

Tribune Online Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received •Property transactions in Lagos have been greatly hindered by activities of the omo-onile, ajagungbale —Attorney General•Epe community invokes ancestral spirits against land grabbers, forms local task force DAYO AYEYEMI reports the increased onslaught of task force against the assault of land grabbers. THE menace of land grabbers is as old as modern Lagos, hurting property […] Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Three die, 74 injured as Peru shopping center roof collapses

At least three people are dead and around 74 injured after the roof of a food court at a busy shopping center collapsed in northern Peru, authorities said Friday. “So far we have three deceased, two men and a woman,” fire department Commander Gelqui Gomez said on America TV. The number injured had risen to Read More

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17 h. ago Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six

Tribune Online Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual •As court remands suspect in prison EKITI State government on Friday appreciated and rewarded a herbalist, Adesua Ifafemi, for his role in the arrest of a 23-year-old boy who wanted to use his sister’s six-year-old son for ritual. Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect identified as Solomon Fabiyi was arrested by men of the state […] Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual Tribune Online

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19 h. ago We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas

Following his participation in the just concluded Munich Security Conference, Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in this interview, addressed critical issues facing Nigeria and his state, ranging from economic strategies and food security to climate change and security challenges. Kefas emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic partnerships to drive development and address […] The post We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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23 h. ago Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt

Tribune Online Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt A lawyer and policy strategist, Dr. Oracle Nwala, has called for the adoption of a “disruptive strategy” to drive governance and development in Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling of his book, ‘Disruptive Strategies: Unveiling Personal Definitive Strategists,’ in Abuja, Nwala argued that challenging conventional approaches could accelerate national progress. Nwala, a legal expert with over […] Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Court Orders Conduct Of Osun LG Polls On Saturday Amid Insecurity Threat 

An High Court sitting in Ilesa, Osun State has ordered Osun State Independent Electoral Commission to go ahead with Saturday elections across 30 local government areas in the state. Justice A. Aderibigbe, who gave the judgement on Friday, stated that there is vacancy in all the LGAs of the state as held by the judgement […] The post Court Orders Conduct Of Osun LG Polls On Saturday Amid Insecurity Threat  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer

Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Ugochinyere Raises Alarm Over Plot To Sack Him From House Of Reps

A suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has been uncovered in the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The suit, with No. FHC/Abj/cs/28/1/2025, dated February 18, 2025, was filed by one Hon. Augustine Nwachukwu, who […]

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