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The family of Inspector Ilyasu Abraham, who was killed during the Kuje jailbreak, has received money from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Olusola Odumosu, Deputy Commandant of Corps and spokesperson for the NSCDC, released a statement on Thursday. On July 5, terrorists attacked the Kuje Medium Custodial Center in …

Osun State residents have been warned not to harbour criminal elements in their neighbourhood. Amitolu Shittu, the Field Commander of the Western Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, delivered the warning on Wednesday in Osogbo while participating in a radio programme. He also revealed that the security organisation is prepared for …

High Chief Mukaila Bello, a traditional head of Iku quarter, the Oniku of Iku quarters in Ikare Akoko, the administrative centre of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, and three other natives of the town have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen who are thought to be kidnappers. According …

Two Ghanaian fishermen have been rescued by the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS PROSPERITY, 48 hours after a boat mishap on the high sea in Lagos. Four of the fishermen residing at Takwa Bay, Lagos, went fishing on Sunday July 31, 2022 but encountered a boat mishap at about 10pm. Two of …

Three residents have been killed in clashes between suspected cultists in the Agboyi area of Alapere, Lagos State. The victims include a father of three, identified only as Oluwole; a man, identified simply as Labalaba, and a yet-to-be-identified tricycle operator. The fight between suspected members of the Eiye and Aiye …

25-year-old mother, Bolatito Adeniyi, has accused her erstwhile lover, Mayowa Oke, of tricking her and disappearing with their twin children, Taiwo and Kehinde. Speaking with PUNCH, Bolatito said her former boyfriend called off their relationship two months after she became pregnant. She said, “Mayowa (Oke) never rendered any financial support …

A former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Benson Nwawulu, has been abducted by gunmen. The gunmen, who were said to have abducted Nwawulu at his house in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state are demanding ransom in dollars. Nwawulu is the third lawmaker to be abducted in the …

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos State, has remanded youth pastor, Ademola Jayeoba, and his father, Emmanuel Jayeoba, over illegal banking activities. Ademola, youth pastor at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and his father, were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …

A Local hunter identified as Thomas Ajagu, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly killing his stepson, Ushahemba Ajagu in Toungo local government area, Adamawa State. The father of four was charged to court by the police after he allegedly shot and killed Ajagu on July 24 during the heat …

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a man identified as Ibrahim Musa for stabbing his 15-year-old cousin, Muhammad Musa, to death over a missing phone. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to Daily, a witness, Babatunde Idowu, …