Content Creator Arrested Over Video Police Say Caused “Apprehension”
Police authorities have arrested prankster and content creator, ZFancy over some viral videos in which he was alleged to have committed some heinous crimes including rape. In a statement on Thursday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said ZFancy whose real name is Ubani Zion Chibuike was arrested at an apartment in the Wuye area of Abuja. “The Nigeria...
EFCC Official Commits Suicide In Abuja
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has died by suicide at his residence in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The deceased, a member of Course 5, was described as diligent, efficient, and unassuming. A source at the headquarters of the commission said, “The deceased was a diligent and efficient operative, known for his unassuming nature. His death has...
Angry Youths Set INEC Office In Benue On Fire, Destroy Generators, Ballot Boxes, Others
Some aggrieved youths in Benue State burnt down the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, on Wednesday. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed this in a statement. Olumekun quoted Prof. Sam Egwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue as saying the youths invaded the...
Five Persons To Die By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Osun
Five men standing trial for the abduction and murder of a Fulani herder, Ibrahim Adamu, who until his death was selling cows at Owode-Ede, Osun State, were on Tuesday sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court. After Adamu’s abduction, he was said to have been moved into a secluded place in his Toyota Corolla car. The victim...
Otti Visits Families Of Slain Policemen, Says Attacks On Security Agencies Must End (Photos)
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has vowed to put an end to the recent spate of attacks on the security agencies in the state by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Governor Otti made the vow on Saturday, June 29, during a visit to the families of two killed police officers in their various homes and two wounded officers...
Bring My Trial To Kogi, Yahaya Bello Tells Court
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was absent for his scheduled arraignment and plea bargain, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Thursday, wrote the court a letter that he would prefer to be tried in his state. Bello, in the letter he wrote through his team of lawyers led by Abdulwahab Mohammed, claimed that only the...
Retired Anambra Teacher Nabbed For Sexually Molesting Boys
A retired teacher, Mr Ike Okoye, resident of Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area has been apprehended by the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare in collaboration with operatives of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra for allegedly molesting and engaging in same-sex activities with young boys in the community. The suspect was arrested after the incident...
Former Konga CEO, Imudia, Commits Suicide In Lagos Home
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Konga, one of Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce platforms, Nick Imudia, has tragically ended his life on the night of June 25. Imudia, who was serving as the CEO of D.light, a pioneering company in the distribution and financing of residential solar energy solutions and transformational household products, committed suicide by jumping from the balcony...
Deputy Comptroller Of Customs Slumps, Dies At National Assembly
The deputy comptroller of finance administration and technical service at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Etop Andrew is dead. The customs officer was fielding questions from members of the House of Representatives committee on public account when he coughed and slumped. Andrew was rushed to the National Assembly Clinic where he was confirmed dead. Bamidele Salam, chairman of the committee, said...
7 K!lled In Fatal Collision In Aba (Photos)
Tragedy struck on Ikot Ekpene Road in Aba, Abia State, as a Sienna vehicle operated by Akwa Ibom Integrated Transport collided head-on with a tipper truck loaded with sharp sand, resulting in the death of all 7 passengers on board. The incident occurred at Okpakiri, Ikot Ekpene Road, leaving families and loved ones in mourning. The cause of the accident is...
