CRIME
How Painter Killed 69-Year-Old Woman After Finding N2 Million In Her Account
A painter is currently in police net in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after he allegedly killed a 69-year-old retiree following the discovery by him that the woman has over N2 million in her bank account. The painter, Niyi Abegunde, was said to have killed the woman, Evangelist (Mrs) Grace Ajibola, a lady evangelist with the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC),...
“Don’t Let Nigeria Free Boko Haram Members” – Chadian President, Deby Warns Troops [VIDEO]
The President of Chad, Idris Deby Itno has been captured on tape warning his soldiers not to permit Nigerian troops to release captured Boko Haram members or take possession of seized weapons. https://youtu.be/qMkf5oxzi7g The viral video, shared several times on social media, has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians. In the video, Deby, who was clad in full military regalia, is seen...
Ikpeazu Blows Hot Over Killing Of Petrol Station Attendant In Aba, Vows To Ensure Justice
The Governor of Abia State State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said the state government will not fold its arms and watch citizens being killed unjustly under any circumstance, saying life of all Abians and residents are of utmost importance. The Governor who expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate killing of a Petrol Attendant, Late Mr. Chibuisi Okameme by a Police Officer...
BREAKING: Lagos Airport Hotel On Fire [VIDEO]
The popular Lagos Airport Hotel was on Thursday evening gutted by fire. Firefighters and other emergency responders are battling with putting off the inferno as at the time of filing this report. The public Affairs Officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident. https://youtu.be/xa7gPE6P5Lc Details shortly…
BREAKING: Lagos Joggers Bag 14-Day Quarantine
A Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has sentenced 34 persons to one-month community service for violating the social distancing directives of the Lagos State Government. The court convicted the defendants following their plea of guilty to a one-count charge of working out in a group larger than 20 persons on the Gbagada-Oworonsoki Expressway. The violators will be quarantined for 14 days...
BREAKING: Journalists Barred From Naira Marley’s Trial In Lagos
Journalists were on Wednesday prevented from covering the trial of Nigerian singer Fashola Azeez popularly known as Naira Marley. Naira Marley is being tried for alleged violation of the lockdown order in Lagos State. The Lagos State Government charged the musician before the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ogba for attending a crowded birthday party in violation of the social distancing...
BREAKING: Fire Guts Accountant-General’s Office In Abuja [VIDEO]
Fire on Wednesday gutted the Treasury House which is the office of the Accountant General of the Federation in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was gathered that the fire started from around the third floor, razing the building upwards including the Accountant General’s office and most of the important offices. The cause of the fire is however unknown as at...
University Professor Suspended For Concealing Information On Suspected COVID-19 Case
In a statement issued by the hospital on Monday evening, David Odaibo, UITH director of administration, said the management approved Mr Salami’s suspension sequel to his conduct in the management of the COVID-19 patient. “The Management of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital hereby suspends Prof A.K. Salami as a Senior Consultant in the hospital.” “This is as a result of his...
Man Arrested For Alleged Rape Of 68-Year-Old Woman In Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command on Monday said it arrested a middle-aged man, Abba Kyari Mohammed, for assault and alleged rape of a 68-year-old woman in Umulungbe Community in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The suspected rapist, who hails from Jalingo, Taraba State, was said to have committed the offence on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr...
Lockdown: Driver Escapes Death As Police Kill Petrol Station Attendant In Abia
An inspector of police identified as Stanley Azu serving under Azumini Police Division in Ukwa East LGA of Abia State has reportedly killed a petrol station staff in Obingwa LGA. The incident happened along popular New Umuahia road. Inspector Stanley was said to have tried stopping a vehicle that violated the lockdown order but the driver defied the instruction. Sources in the...
