CRIME
Court Dismisses Abia Salary Padding Case Against Charity Ukonu, Others
The Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia has dismissed the salary padding and money laundering case filed against Mrs Charity Ukonu, Uche Udeachara and Idika Kalu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commision (EFCC) for lack of evidence and diligent prosecution. The suspects were arraigned on an 11-count charge bordering on money laundering, stealing and diversion of funds to the...
Police Promise To Secure Release Of Abducted Edo Commissioner
The Police in Edo State have vowed to secure the release of abducted Edo Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Emmanuel Agbale. Agbale was kidnapped last week Friday along Benin-Ekpoma Road by Oil Palm Estate in Edo State. He was said to be his way to Ekpoma when the gunmen reportedly opened fire on his vehicle and killed his orderly before...
National Assembly Begs China To Assist In Securing Release Of Abducted Kaduna Train Passengers
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Land Transportation yesterday begged the Chinese government to help Nigeria in rescuing the 62 abducted victims of the March 28, Abuja-Kaduna train attack. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transportation...
We Found Bombs In Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks Matthews’ Car, Home – FBI
Donald Trump's would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks had explosives in the car he drove to the Pennsylvania rally and used a firearm purchased by his father. Authorities found the 'explosive devices' in the 20-year-old's vehicle and home after Secret Service agents shot and killed him seconds after he opened fire on the former president, the Wall Street Journal reported. Matthew Crooks, 53, legally purchased...
Volunteer Information On Kidnappers Of Abia Medical Doctor, Get N5m Reward — State Government
Abia State government has offered N5 million reward to anyone who can volunteer useful information that could lead to the rescue of the kidnapped former Chief Medical Director of the State Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, Aba, Prof. Uwadinachi Iweha. Iweha...
17-Year-Old Student Commits Suicide Over SS 1 Exam
The police in Kwara said a 17-year-old student of Offa Grammar School in Offa Local Government Area committed suicide over his failure to pass his promotion examination from SS1 to SS2. This is contained in a statement issued by the State Police Publ...
Police Arrest Pastor For Allegedly Impregnating Minor In Rivers
The Rivers Police Command has arrested a clergyman simply identified as pastor Piler Erekwa for allegedly defiling and impregnating a minor in the state. The Rivers State Police confirmed the pastor’s arrest through a statement issued by its spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko. “Yes, we are aware of the incident. The suspect is in our custody and investigations are still ongoing,” Iringe-Koko said...
Police Rescue Man Kidnapped In Peter Obi’s Community
Kidnappers operating in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Saturday abducted an unidentified man. The man was said to have been kidnapped at Nwanchi village in Agulu, the community of the presidential candidate of the Labour Par...
Navy Nabs 42 Suspected Cultists During Initiation In Cross River
Nigerian Navy Victory Ship (NNSV) has apprehended over 42 suspected cultists during initiation at Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River state. The suspects who were arrested by naval personnel were handed over to the Cross River Government for further investigation and prosecution. ABN TV reports that Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commander of NNVS, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, said the...
Biafra: DSS Moves Chiwetalu Agu To Abuja, Family Members Denied Access To Him
The Department of State Services has flown veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, to Abuja as part of investigations for promoting Biafra and allegedly inciting members of the public. Agu was first arrested by the Nigerian Army on October 7, 2021, around Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra State, for wearing a Biafra outfit while distributing bread and other items to the poor. The...
