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EFCC arrests woman over N3m employment scam
A woman who allegedly defrauded a job seeker of N3 million on the pretext of assisting him secure employment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been arrested by the anti-graft agency.
In a statement issued…
Banditry: Katsina police arrest 50, rescue 220 cows
At least 50 bandits have been arrested and over 220 cows rescued by the Katsina State Police Command.
The latest developments were part of the exploits achieved by the police in its ongoing onslaught against banditry, armed…
Niger Gov sues for calm over worsening security situation
Amidst worsening security situation in some parts of Niger State, Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has appealed to residents of the state especially Kagara town in Rafi local government area of the State to remain calm as his…
Again, Bandits storm Shiroro council, abduct 20
At least 20 persons have been abducted by suspected bandits in a community in Shiroro local government area of Niger State.
This came after yesterday’s attack in Kagara, Rafi local government headquarters by the gunmen.…
Navy nabs 8 suspected smugglers, seizes smuggled rice worth N73m in Calabar
No fewer than eight suspected rice smugglers have been arrested, while 1522 bags of foreign rice valued at N73 million seized in separate operations operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory.
The Commander of NNS Victory,…
Kano musician sentenced to death for blasphemy appeals judgment
The musician sentenced to death by a Kano Shari'a Court for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad has appealed the judgment.
The musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, was sentenced to death on August 10, 2020, after he was found…
Two men arrested while fighting over money in hotel after homosexual act
Two men were arrested on Wednesday by the Hisbah Command in Jigawa over alleged homosexual act in Dutse Local Government Area.
The state Hisbah Commandant, Malam Ibrahim Dahiru, who disclosed this in a statement, said the…
Gunmen storm Niger Market, abduct nine
No fewer than nine persons from Kusasu village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have been abducted by suspected bandits.
Following the unfortunate development, residents of the once peaceful village now leave in…
Just in: Gunmen invade Abiola’s Ikeja home
Suspected gunmen on Wednesday stormed the home of Moshood Abiola in Ike Lagos.
Though details of the invasion were not available as at press time, sources said about seven of the invaders have been picked up by the security personnel and…
60-year-old man arraigned for trespassing on Obasanjo’s farm
A 60-year-old man, Ibrahim Ibuoye, has been arraigned before an Ogun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ota for allegedly trespassing on the farmland of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The said farm - Obasanjo Farm…