CRIME
Abba Kyari Arrested
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has arrested former Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari. Kyari was arrested after the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA declared him wanted over li...
Army Recruitment Commences, Centres Listed Nationwide
The Nigerian Army has released the list of recruitment centers nationwide for its 81 regular recruit intake exercise. The list which was released via the Army’s verified Facebook page, noted that the recruitment exercise would hold from July 12 to 24. Last week, the military had released the list of successful candidates and warned against fraudsters. “This is to inform the general...
Soldiers Kill 3 Suspected IPOB Members In Abia Community (Photos, Video)
No fewer than three suspected members of the proscribed members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were on Thursday killed by soldiers on guard at First Bank Arochukwu. This is according to the Abia State police command in a statement made available to AbN TV by Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Janet Agbede. She said members of the proscribed...
“My 15-year-old daughter is in marlians cult & does not wear pant to school” – Mom cries out
A Facebook user, Adebiyi Gabriel Olajide-Mackson, shared this story that highlights the influence of Naira Marley and his Marlian gang on the daughter. Read below: Another deadly virus in the society, being a Marlian!!! Did Naira Marley initiate anyone into a cult? I am just coming from my daughters school right now. Their principal called me around 9am this morning to report to...
EFCC Quizzes Ex-Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed a former Bayelsa Governor and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson. According to a source, Dickson presented himself to the EFCC following an invitation by the agency. The source said the ex-Governor was grilled over allegations bordering on abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds during his eight-year administration in Bayelsa...
Owner Of Niger Exploded Dynamites Still At large, Says Police
The owner of the dynamites that exploded in the state's Mashegu Local Government Area, killing one person and wounding six others, is still at large, according to the Niger State Police Command. The incident happened on Monday at Sabon-pegi, Mashegu LG, when the dynamites kept in a residential area by one Yushau for a purported mining activity exploded. The incident, which...
EFCC Declares Ex-Power Minister, Agunloye, Wanted
A former Minister of Aviation, Dr Olu Agunloye, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The minister who hails from Akoko North Local Government Area of Ondo State was declared wanted by the anti-graft agency over an alleged case of corruption and forgery. The PUNCH reports that the EFCC in September quizzed Agunloye over an alleged $6 billion Build,...
Reverend’s wife burns nine-year-old with iron over bedwetting
The wife of a reverend in the Oko-Oba area of Lagos State, Mrs Olusola Adeleke, has been arrested by the police for allegedly burning the skin of her home help with a hot iron. The woman was arrested along with the reverend, Adebanjo, as the couple were alleged to have subjected the nine-year-old girl to series of physical abuse since...
EXCLUSIVE: Owner Of Apartment Where Super TV CEO, Ataga Was Murdered Finally Arrested
Justice may be on the way for the late Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, as the owner of an Airbnb apartment where he was allegedly murdered has been arrested. Our correspondent gathered that he is currently in police custody. Sources familiar with the incident had confirmed the death of Ataga, who was murdered in Lekki, a city in...
Gunmen Kill 13 Worshippers in Katsina Mosque Attack
KATSINA — Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning when gunmen invaded a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing 13 worshippers during dawn (Fajr) prayers. The assailants reportedly stormed the mosque around 5 a.m., opening fire on congregants and shooting indiscriminately. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident,...
