CRIME
EFCC Arrests Juju Scam Kingpin, Abayomi Alaka over N250m Fraud [PHOTOS]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested Abayomi Kamaldeen Alaka (a.k.a Awise), leader of a deadly syndicate of juju scammers that operates from a shrine at Ashipa Town, near Abeokuta Ogun State. Awise’s arrest followed a petition by a victim, Bright Juliet who lost N250m to the syndicate after she was tricked to provide money for sacrifices and...
Buhari Blames Niger Delta Militants For Drop In Oil Revenue [VIDEO]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Niger Delta militants who vandalised oil pipelines contributed to a drop in Nigeria’s oil revenue. The President disclosed this in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authorities, NTA, on Friday. “I want Nigerians to be fair to this administration. They should reflect seriously the time we came, especially relative to North East and South South,...
Tension As Over 90 People Reportedly Killed In Zamfara
The police in Zamfara have confirmed Thursday’s attack on Kadawa village of Zurmi local government area of the state, where over 90 people were said to have been killed. The Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Shehu Mohammed, made the confirmation to the newsmen in Gusau on Friday. “l can confirm to you that an attack took...
Corruption: Nigerians Are Forgetful Of My Achievements – Buhari [VIDEO]
President Muhammadu Buhari has suggested a way forward on how to solve the malignant problem of corruption in Nigeria. Mr Buhari who spoke during an interview on NTA on Friday night monitored by ABN TV said that the country needs ‘special courts’ to fight corruption. “We will need special courts. You develop terms of reference for them, you bring charges, immediately...
IPOB/ESN: I Am Not Pampering Bandits – Buhari [VIDEO]
President Muhammadu Buhari has denied sparing bandits and other terrorists in his fight against insecurity. He said this during an interview on NTA monitored by ABN TV. Responding to the accusation of “double standards” by allegedly pampering bandits in the north while sounding tough against insurrectionists in the South-East. READ ALSO: “I’m Preparing APC To Remain In Power For A Long Time”...
Insecurity: Withdraw Troops From Igboland, Onyeka Onwenu Begs Buhari
Human rights activist and former Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development, Onyeka Onwenu, on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the Nigerian troops deployed in South East and dialogue with secessionist agitators in the region. The request was a result of the outcry over alleged extrajudicial killings of Igbo youths by the security...
Biafra: HURIWA Blasts Buhari For Referring To All Igbos As IPOB
Human Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has said that Muhammadu Buhari is not worthy to be called the President of Nigeria. HURIWA also claims President Buhari’s method of keeping mute and confining himself to the comfort of the villa appears to be the best option since his recent comments are divisive. The rights group said the President must henceforth return to...
Suspected Armed Fulani Herdsmen Disguised As Police Officers Kidnap Scores Of Travelers In Imo
Not less than twenty travellers on their way to Enugu State have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen. It was gathered that the kidnappers were operating along the Okigwe-Onuimo axis in Okigwe LGA of Imo State. One of the passengers who allegedly witnessed the incident said the herdsmen, disguised as police officers, intercepted the 18 seater bus they were travelling...
My Directive To Security Operatives To Shoot Anyone Wielding AK-47 Stands – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Lagos reiterated that his directive to security agencies, to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place. The President also vowed that his administration will act firmly and decisively ‘‘against any and all persons fomenting or carrying out attacks on our Police Force and other security personnel.’’ The...
IGP Usman Baba Escapes Death In Lagos [VIDEO]
The inspector-general of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, narrowly escaped death as a canopy nearly collapsed on him during an official function on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The incident took place at the Lagos State Police Headquarter Ikeja when the newly confirmed IGP, who was on his first official visit to the state, was about to address senior police...
