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Alleged $525, 276 fraud: Witness tells court how defendant used forged mining licence to defraud U. S. investors
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (423+ words) Thompson is standing trial before Justice Maurine Onyetenu on an eight-count charge, bordering on conspiracy, advance fee fraud, criminal breach of trust, criminal misappropriation and stealing. He had earlier pleaded not guilty when arraigned on January 29, 2026. One of the charges…...
Police rescue kidnapped 3-year-old child, recover firearms in Delta
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (377+ words) The Delta State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl abducted by a commercial motorcyclist, arrested a suspect in connection with the crime, and recovered part of the ransom paid, alongside other exhibits. In a statement, the command said officers…...
Outrage as man claiming to be a police officer threatens to Kill anyone filming him on duty
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (379+ words) A man claiming to be a police officer has sparked outrage after appearing in a viral video where he threatened to shoot and kill anyone who records him while on duty. In the footage circulating across social media platforms, the…...
Viral Video: Alleged police officer threatens to kill anyone filming him on duty
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (347+ words) A man identified as Newton Isokpehi, who claims to be a serving officer of the Nigeria Police Force, has sparked outrage after a viral video showed him threatening to shoot and kill anyone who records him while on duty. In…...
Police arrest son over alleged kidnap of father for "6. 5m ransom in Kaduna
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (316+ words) The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested two suspects for kidnapping an elderly man, with one of suspects being the biological son of the kidnapped victim. Police identified the suspects as Yusuf Rabo, who is alleged to be the victim's…...
Kidnappers abduct cocoa institute workers in Oyo, police arrest 2 suspects after gun battle
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (241+ words) The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when about six armed men reportedly stormed the institute premises at Idi-Ayunre and whisked away the workers to an unknown location. According to police spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, officers received a distress call from the…...
Lagos NURTW chieftain in court for murder of dispatch rider
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (199+ words) Oladiti faces three charges of involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, and attempted murder filed by the Lagos State government. The prosecution, led by Jubril Kareem, informed Justice Olawale Alebiosu that the offences occurred between August 27 and September 17, 2025. Kareem stated that on September…...
Police in Kano arrest 248 suspects in 1 month
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (307+ words) The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, made this known on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano. Bakori said the arrests were made between April 20 and May 20, 2026, through intelligence-driven operations, coordinated raids and strengthened collaboration with…...
Police launch investigation into death of 3 children of same parents in Rivers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (208+ words) The Rivers State Police Command has launched into the tragic death of three children of the same parentage. It was gathered that the incident happened on May 15, 2026, when a vehicle in which a man was teaching his girlfriend how to…...
Kano ALGON chair escapes attack by suspected thugs
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (276+ words) Maijama'a, who also serves as the chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government Area, was reportedly rescued by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) moments before the attackers could reach her. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred as the ALGON…...