IN a shocking incident in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, two policemen on escort duty were beaten to death by an enraged mob, with two others sustaining injuries. The violence erupted following a fatal accident involving a Toyota Hilux vehicle, part of a convoy escorting a former …
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The family of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to the Osun State Police command has demanded the whereabouts of Tolulope Abiodun Adebayo-Adeshile and four of his colleagues who have not been found since February 12. According to the father of ASP Adebayo-Adeshile, Mr. Adebayo Sheu Adeshile, his son, …
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In a sorrowful twist of fate, suspected gunmen unleashed terror in Sokoto State on Friday night, claiming the life of Alhaji Nafi’u Tambari Dagawa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Treasurer in Yabo Local Government area. According to reports, the assailants, under the cover of darkness, raided Dagawa community around 2 …
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By Victoria Ushebi THE spirits industry has been grappling with a pervasive issue – the proliferation of illicit alcohol. This issue, identified as a transnational crime with links to extensive criminal enterprises, poses serious threats not only to consumers but also to the reputation of reputable brands. Delving into the …
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Ikoyi: WHEN I heard this gist I wanted to laugh. Yes na, why would you rent a house in millions or even buy a house equivalent of Shomolu local government budget only for staff of the facility managers to turn to crazed thieves invading your privacy and stealing you dry. …
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OPERATIVES of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, February 18, 2024 arrested another two Chinese over offences bordering on illegal mining activities. The suspects are: Xiao Yi, 50 and Duan Yahong, 52. The two expatriates were arrested alongside two others suspected to …
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THE Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of two undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU and four others to various jail terms for their involvement in internet fraud. The undergraduates, Gbolahan Khalid Adesina and Perekebena Olombeni Micah were …
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A fresh bandit raid on Yar Nasarawa village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State has resulted in the death of six individuals. Newsextra24 reports that sources detailed that the attack was executed simultaneously by the bandits. According to reports, the bandits invaded the village when the residents had settled for …
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THE Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the shooting to death of one trader by operatives of the state Anti-touting Squad at the Science Equipment Market, Head Bridge, Onitsha. The command’s spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said that several others were injured. According to him, …
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OPERATIVES of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a banker, Soberechukwu Inya Ewa and a Point of Sales, POS, cashier, Azubuike Mamwu Obasi for allegedly selling new naira notes to customers for commercial purposes. The suspects were arrested in the …
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