Two LAWMA workers fake own kidnap, arrested
A worker of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) alongside his colleague have been caught by the police for allegedly faking his kidnap and receiving ransom worth N150,000. The … Read More
Category: Crime
Forex trader jailed 2 years for stealing N20m cryptocurrency
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a forex trader, Shola Henry, to two years imprisonment for stealing N20 million. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, in her ruling, held that cryptocurrency … Read More
Police deny arrest of perpetrators of Owo church massacre
Ondo State Police has falsified the rumours that the suspected gunmen, who launched a massive attack on Owo Catholic Church, have been arrested. It was rumored on Thursday evening that … Read More
140 suspected Yahoo Boys arrested at two Lagos Hotels
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 140 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys”, at two hotels in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The anti-graft agency’s Head, Media … Read More
Court sentences killers of Fasoranti’s daughter to death by hanging
A High Court in Ondo State has sentenced three out of four suspected murderers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, to death by hanging. Mrs Funke Olakunrin was the 58-year-old daughter of … Read More
Man allegedly kills pregnant wife, stabs self in Badagry
The Lagos State police yesterday, confirmed the report of the killing of a four month pregnant woman by her 25-year-old husband, Wasiu Olanrewaju. The incident happened at Araromi-Ale Community, Oko-Afo, … Read More
FG reveals identities of those behind Ondo church killing
The Federal Government has revealed that men of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) are masterminders of the massive attack on a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State. … Read More
6 northerners gunned down in Ondo, days after Owo church killing
Some gunmen on Wednesday killed six northern men in the Sabo area of Ondo town in Ondo State. The deceased were buried on Wednesday while one has since been hospitalized … Read More
One dead, another in hospital as building collapses in Kano market
Abdulkadir Nasiru, 20, a construction worker, has died, while Naziru Shafiu, his co-worker sustained injuries, following the collapse of a three-storey building in Kanti Kwari textile market in Kano State, yesterday. … Read More
2 farmers lost to Benue fresh attack
Two farmers have reportedly lost their lives in a fresh attack at Ikyungwa Tombo Ward, near Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government area of Benue State. It was gathered that … Read More
Sunday Igboho reacts to Owo church killing, reveals next move
Sunday Igboho has reacted to the recent massacre directed at innocent church worshippers in Owo, Ondo State. Igboho has spoken after a long moment of silence. The Yoruba Nation activist, … Read More
Ondo Church Killing: Bombs recovered at scene of incident – Police
Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, has said that bombs have been recovered from the attack that happened at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Baba … Read More
Owo church killing, a declaration of war – South-east youths react
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has spoken against the attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Recall that the horrific attack and gruesome killing of … Read More
PDP tackles APC over silence on Owo church attack
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the silence of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on the recent attack and killing of innocent worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, … Read More
Report of banditry attack, abduction in Abuja estate, false – residents
The residents of Jenew (Genuine) Estate in Gwarinpa have falsified the reports that some residents were kidnapped in the community in the early hours of Monday. Recall that there have … Read More
Gunmen kidnap catholic priest in Kogi
Some gunmen had kidnapped a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Christopher Onotu, from a Church in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Saturday evening. It was gathered that the … Read More
Wizkid, Davido, Yemi Alade, other stars react to Ondo church attack
Many Nigerian celebrities have joined Nigerians to condemn the deadly incident that happened in Owo, Ondo State on Sunday. Recall that some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen had stormed the … Read More
‘Northerners living in south shouldn’t be molested’ over Ondo church attack, Shehu Sani warns
The former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has warned Nigerians that northerners residing in the southern Nigeria should not be assaulted over the recent horrific attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, … Read More
‘Boko Haram is in South West’, Islamic group says as it seeks protection for churches, mosques
‘Boko Haram is in South West’, Islamic group says as it seeks protection for churches, mosques The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has revealed that Boko Haram is in the South … Read More
Gunmen storm Abuja estate, kidnap residents
Some suspected gunmen early hours of Monday launched an attack on Gwarinpa Estate in the Federal Capital Territory. It was gathered that the suspected bandits operated on the estate, for … Read More