CRIME
Court Strikes Out MTN’s N3bn Against FG
A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has struck out a N3 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, against the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke struck out the suit Thursday after the court was informed about the decision of the AGF to withdraw a letter to the company demanding...
Malabu Oil Scam: Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Ex-petroleum Minister, Dan Etete, 2 Others
The High Court of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Gwagwalada, Abuja, ordered the arrest of a former Minister of Petroleum, Dauzia Loyal Etete, better known as Dan Etete, in connection with the Malabu Oil scam. Justice Abubakar Kutigi ordered the arrest of Etete along with Munamuna Seidougha, and Jospeph Amaran. This followed an ex parte application by...
Civil servant sentenced to life imprisonment for molesting wife’s niece in Abuja
Justice Hassan Babangida of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja has sentenced a civil servant, Francis Kyamang, to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece and assaulting the victim after the act. The 37-year old who resides in SS Quarters, Jikwoyi, Abuja, was convicted under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act which is applicable within the...
Civil servant sentenced to life imprisonment for molesting wife’s niece in Abuja
Justice Hassan Babangida of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja has sentenced a civil servant, Francis Kyamang, to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece and assaulting the victim after the act. The 37-year old who resides in SS Quarters, Jikwoyi, Abuja, was convicted under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act which is applicable within the...
After reign of terror in Umuahia, Police nab Grave’s crime partners, recover cache of arms (Photos+Video)
Robust efforts of the Abia State Police command to reduce crime rate in Umuahia, the state capital has yielded a significant success following the recent arrest of a criminal gang said to belong to the syndicate of late Grave, a notorious robber recently killed by the police in the state, ABN TV reports. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday, the...
After reign of terror in Umuahia, Police nab Grave’s crime partners, recover cache of arms (Photos+Video)
Robust efforts of the Abia State Police command to reduce crime rate in Umuahia, the state capital has yielded a significant success following the recent arrest of a criminal gang said to belong to the syndicate of late Grave, a notorious robber recently killed by the police in the state, ABN TV reports. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday, the...
HUSBAND SENDS WIFE PACKING, SAYS HER V*G*N* IS TOO WIDE
There was a mild drama in Ebelle community in Edo State yesterday as a man took back his wife to her parents, saying that her virgina will swallow him if nothing is done about it. The people of the community were amused at the childish reason given by of the man, identified as Osamudiame Iyobosa for taking his legally married...
Fulani Herdsmen Kill Pregnant Woman, 16 Others In Plateau Community Attack (Graphic Photos)
A pregnant woman and 16 others have been killed in an overnight attack on Ruboi community under Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by Fulani herdsmen. An eyewitness said, "The marauding herdsmen burnt almost all houses in Ruboi. No house was spared." Another eyewitness while confirming the incident, said, "They killed seventeen, five are injured and several houses are burnt. "The...
SAD! Suspected Herdsmen Shoot Nollywood Actor Dead In Ilorin (Photo)
Bandits have killed a Nollywood actor, identified as Juwon, along Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway. It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday morning at Otte area of the Expressway. It was learnt that the bandits suddenly got into the middle of the road and started shooting sporadically when one of the gunshots killed one of the Nollywood actors. The deceased, Juwon, was said...
Gov. Ortom Escapes Death As Herdsmen Shoot At Him In His Farm
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom said herdsmen shot at him while he was in his farm located along Makurdi – Naka road in Makurdi, Benue state capital. The Governor, Monday in a live radio programme monitored in Makurdi said he had gone to his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi town few days ago when armed herdsmen besieged the vicinity and...
