Crime
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EFCC Operative Commits Suicide in Abuja
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tragically took his own life at his residence in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. The deceased, identified as a member of…
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Thunder strike kills POS operator, one other
On Tuesday, a devastating thunderstorm hit the Issele-Azagba community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. One of the victims was a Point…
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Ondo Farmer Murdered, Buried In Shallow Grave
A 71-year-old farmer, Toyo Olanipekun, has been gruesomely murdered and buried on his farm at Igbobini, in the Ese-Odo Council area of Ondo state. Consequently, a 36-year-old motorcyclist Blessing Akinmade, has been…
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Worker dies while protesting palliative sharing in Oyo
A yet-to-be-identified worker with a private firm in Oyo State reportedly died while protesting over palliative and welfare package alongside other staffers of the organisation on Monday. PUNCH Metro gathered from a…
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Man, 49, arraigned over alleged N1.7 million dud cheque
The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 49-year-old man, Lanre Adegbite, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, over an alleged N1.7 million bank fraud. Mr Adegbite, whose address was not given,…
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Over 20 travellers kidnapped, one shot on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway
No fewer than 20 travellers along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway were reportedly abducted by some gunmen at about 8 pm on Sunday while one of the victims was shot in the knee. The…
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NDLEA Raids Drug Party in Abuja, Arrests 60
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Sunday that it raided a ‘drug party’ in Abuja, arresting 60 individuals. According to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the party,…
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Two Female Suicide Bombers Apprehended After Deadly Blast in Borni
Two female suicide bombers have been arrested in Borno State, in connection with the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Gwoza, authorities said on Sunday. The explosion left at least 18…
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Man bags 14 Years Jail Sentence For Impregnating Daughter
A High Court, sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, capital, has sentenced a 41 years old man, Baridapsi Needam, to 14 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his daughter. The Bayelsa Commissioner of…
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EFCC urged to prosecute Osun Senator who confessed to vote buying
The publisher and Editor-in-chief of Nigerian Concord Newspaper and Concord Online Television, Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to immediately prosecute the Deputy Minority Leader…
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Man Arrested in Lagos for Possession of Pistol
The police in Lagos State have apprehended Toibu Hassan, a 25-year-old man, for allegedly being in possession of a pistol. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the arrest…
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JUST IN: Two Officers Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint In Abia
Two officers of the Nigeria Police Force were reportedly murdered on Friday night when a group of dangerous criminals attacked a police checkpoint at the well-known Opobo Junction, near the Aba-Ikot Ekpene…