30 h. ago Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft

The Ekiti State Police Command has taken 12 suspects into custody for allegedly stealing and vandalising electric cables and transformers in Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended at several criminal hideouts both inside and outside […] The post Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Alleged N138m diversion: Why I honoured EFCC invitation — Uju Kennedy

Tribune Online Alleged N138m diversion: Why I honoured EFCC invitation — Uju Kennedy Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has broken her silence after being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of diverting ₦138 million during her tenure. In a statement, Kennedy-Ohanenye explained that she willingly honored the EFCC’s invitation on March 6, 2025, and provided comprehensive clarifications on her actions and […] Alleged N138m diversion: Why I honoured EFCC invitation — Uju Kennedy Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Former Women Affairs minister questioned by EFCC over alleged ₦138m fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are questioning a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, over alleged read more Former Women Affairs minister questioned by EFCC over alleged ₦138m fraud

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7 d. ago Uju Kennedy Ohanenye In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N138m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, procurement violations, and diversion of public funds. The alleged fraud amounts to N138,413,253.89, which was earmarked for the 2023 budget of the ministry. According to reports, the funds were diverted for personal use, […] The post Uju Kennedy Ohanenye In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N138m Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago South African police arrest Nigerian man for smuggling cocaine

The South African Police Service arrested a 55-year-old Nigerian man on suspicion of drug trafficking shortly after he arrived at OR Tambo International Airport from São Paulo, Brazil. SAPS spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Van Wyk, confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday that the suspect was taken into custody after authorities discovered he had allegedly Read More

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1 week ago Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude

Tribune Online Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude •Accuses Peter of orchestrating Jude’s legal battles Paul Okoye has vowed to do everything within his power to secure the release of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was remanded in custody over alleged money laundering charges. Paul, also known as Rudeboy, has alleged that their brother, Peter Okoye, is behind Jude’s legal troubles and […] Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Assembly Workers Remanded Over Alleged Assault On DSS Officers

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of three Lagos State House of Assembly workers in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged assault on its officers. The workers – Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola – were accused of conspiring to assault DSS officers while performing […] The post Lagos Assembly Workers Remanded Over Alleged Assault On DSS Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alleged Assault: Court remands three Lagos Assembly staff in DSS custody

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the custody of the Department of State Security Services for allegedly assaulting its officers. The three lawmakers — Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola — were directed to remain in DSS custody Read More

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2 w. ago Court Remands Lagos Assembly Workers For Allegedly Assaulting DSS Officers

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of three employees of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly assaulting its officers. Justice Osiagor ordered that the trio of Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola […]

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2 w. ago India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years

Tribune Online India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years The accused include schoolmates, relatives, and neighbors, with ages ranging from minors to men in their mid-40s. While charges are yet to be formally filed, all detained remain in custody, and none have publicly commented on the allegations. India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years Tribune Online

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2 w. ago How I knew police tortured my younger brother to death – Lagos estate agent

A Lagos-based estate agent, Mr Qamar Oduga, tells BIODUN BUSARI how his younger brother, Abdulmojeed, died in police custody in Ikota, Lagos State, after his neighbour, Stasia Nora, allegedly reported him over a rift What happened between your late brother and his neighbour before the police arrest him? It happened on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Read More

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3 w. ago Ekiti don kicks as robber who stabbed wife escapes from custody

A university lecturer in Ekiti State, Israel Dada, has been left in shock and outrage after a notorious robber, identified as Ayomide, mysteriously escaped from police custody after allegedly stabbing his wife, Mary, multiple times inside their home at the Bode Thomas Housing Estate, Ogbomoso Road, Ofameta, Oyo State. In an interview with our correspondent Read More

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3 w. ago Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID

Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been taken into custody by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. According to a statement by the US Department of Transportation on Monday, Oloyede and one Edward Oluwasanmi were indicted for allegedly obtaining over $4.2 […] The post Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Funds Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Newlywed allegedly tortured to death in Lagos police custody

A newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, has been allegedly tortured to death while in custody at the Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The deceased was said to have had a misunderstanding with his neighbour, which led to his arrest and detention at the police post. It was, however, alleged that during Read More

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