CRIME
Teacher Who Lost Two Pregnancies In SARS custody Is Evans The Kidnapper’s Sister
A teacher Mrs Ndubuisi Obiechina who told the Lagos state judicial panel of enquiry on Restitution for Victims of Special Anti- Roberry Square SARS Related Abuses and Matters that she lost two pregnancies, today to the panel that popular billionaire kidnapper Chukuwudmeme Onwamadike known as Evans, his her brother. She said that she never knew that he was popularly...
Court Adjourns Alleged Certificate Forgery Case Against Gov. Obaseki
A Federal High Court in Abuja has again adjourned the hearing of the alleged certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Although the suit was slated for hearing on Monday, Justice Ahmed Mohammed adjourned the suit until Wednesday. The adjournment followed the submissions by counsel to Governor Obaseki, Mr. Ken Mozia,...
My Desire To Make Abia Safest State In Nigeria — Ikpeazu
Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said his desire is to make Abia the safest State in Nigeria and create an ambiance that will encourage free enterprise and sustain the pillars of development of his government. He stated this at the official launch of the Abia State Crime Prevention and Management System (CPAMS) and inauguration of Nine Member Committee...
Corpses Litter Streets In Benin As Cult War Rages (Graphic Videos)
The security situation in Benin, Edo state capital, has taken a turn for the worse following an increase in cases of cult-related killings, kidnapping and armed robbery. No fewer than 30 people are said to have been killed in cult-related killings within the past week. The cult-related killings, mostly linked to clashes between rival Vikings and aye confraternities, have heightened the...
Reps Summon NNPC Boss, Emefiele, Over Unremitted N3.2tn
The House of Representatives has summoned the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari; and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over non-remittance of $19.25bn (approximately N3.24tn) revenue that accrued from sales of crude oil in 2014. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Wole Oke, issued the summons based on...
BREAKING: Former Cross River Lawmaker’s Wife Kidnapped By Gunmen
In the late hours of Sunday, about six hefty men fully armed reportedly kidnapped wife of a former House of Representatives member in Cross River, Patrick Orok Agbor. One of the daughters of the former lawmaker who served in Akampka constituency from 1999 to 2003 told our reporter about the development, Monday. Her words; “Good morning. Please, my mother, Eno...
2 Killed As Police, Robbers Exchange Gunfire In Anambra (Photos)
The Anambra state police command has confirmed the death of two robbers following a gun battle with operatives of the command in Inland town Onitsha. Anambra police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who disclosed that the robbers were operating on a motorcycle along St. Stephens by Ibekwe Street when they met their waterloo, added that corpses of the robbers have been deposited...
Umuahia Tenants Decry Harassment By Caretaker, Beg Abia Govt’s Assistance [VIDEO]
Tenants of No. 59 Awolowo Street Umuahia have sent "Save Our Soul" messages to government and the public as an acclaimed Caretaker of the house used thugs to forcefully send tenants away without notice. Narrating their ordeals to newsmen in Umuahia, one of the tenants, Mr. Chimezie Onuoha said they were surprised at the callous attitude of one Mr. Charles...
Gov Udom Spent N1.4bn State Funds Defending Election Victory At Tribunal – EFCC Witness
A witness presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told a federal high court in Lagos that Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom, spent N1.4 billion from the state’s treasury to settle legal fees at the election tribunal where his victory was challenged in 2015. Abdulraman Arabo, an investigating officer of the EFCC, was speaking at the...
Abia Govt Reacts As Hoodlums Burn LG Headquarters (Photos)
Unknown hoodlums in the early hours of Thursday, burnt down parts of Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area Headquarters in Abia State. This was disclosed by the Abia State Government and was contained in a release signed by Barrister Chris Ezem, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, and made available to newsmen in Umuahia. The State Government has consequently directed...
