CRIME
N7.9b: No Kobo Recovered From Me, Sen. Okorocha Counters EFCC
Former governor of Imo State and the senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, Senator Rochas Okorocha has described the claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), that it had recovered N7.9 billion from him, as false and blackmail, urging the anti-graft agency to retract the allegation and give a true account for the world to judge. The former...
Beheading Of Abia Couple Barbaric, Horrific, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu, Calls For Investigation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has condemned in strongest terms the horrific and senseless killing of Mr. Jacob Udo and his wife, Mrs. Comfort Udo, a couple who until their demise resided in Isiala Autonomous Community in the metropolis of Bende Local Government of Abia State. Late Udo and his wife, originally hailed...
UNICAL Prof’s Son, 2 Others Stole And Sold N2 Million Engine For N30,000
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) internal security team has arrested a Professor’s son whose name was given only as Jerry for allegedly stealing a Hilux engine, estimated to worth two million naira. The incident is said to have happened inside the UNICAL Staff quarters on Saturday but the ‘Belgium’ engine was stolen from the mechanic workshop inside the staff quarters....
Court Fixes July 2 For Trial Of 109 Foreigners Over Alleged Cybercrime
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed July 2 for the trial of 109 foreigners accused of involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities that are said to be threatening the nation’s security. The matter could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, who was reportedly on another official engagement....
Reps Urges IGP To Deploy Security Officers To Edo Communities
Due to the recent killings of innocent people by suspected herdsmen, the House of Representatives has urged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to send more security officers to the Okpekpe community in Edo State's Etsako East Local Government Area. The resolution of the Committee followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by a member of...
Elder Statesman, Suleiman David Is Dead
A former Chairman of the Club Owners Association of Nigeria and ex-boss of Nigeria professional football clubside, Niger Tornadoes, Mallam Suleiman David has died. David is an elder statesman, a footballer administrator, and one-time Chairman, Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA). ABN TV learnt of David’s death on Tuesday morning. More to follow…
DSS Arrests Mastermind of Kogi Explosion
The bomber who set off the explosion close to Ohinoyi of Ebiraland's palace in Kogi State has been taken into custody by the Department of State Service. On December 29, 2022, the explosion took place just before President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) was about to dedicate a constructed project in the state. According to reports, at least four people perished...
IPOB’s ESN Exists Only On Social Media, MASSOB Backs Ebubeagu
Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, says the only security outfit recognised in the South-East region is Ebubeagu which was recently announced by the governors of the zone. According to him, the Eastern Security Network established by the Indigenous People of Biafra and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, only exists on...
BREAKING!! Alleged N1.1b Fraud: Court Dismisses Charge Against Former Customs Boss Dikko
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a charge of fraud brought against former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Inde Dikko, and two others by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, in a ruling on Wednesday, dismissed the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/21/2019 in view of the oral application by...
Boyfriend Arrested After 22-Year-Old Girl Was Found Dead In Her Apartment
Family members of a 22-year-old former student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Kabirat Sobola, who was allegedly stabbed to death in the Ogun State capital are currently demanding justice. The deceased, a National Diploma holder, was reportedly murdered in her room in Abeokuta on Friday, February 4, 2023. The incident has thrown the entire family into mourning as police began investigations...
