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Thirteen suspected members of Boko Haram who attempted to attack military cantonment at Wawa in Borgu local government area of Niger State have been arrested. LEADERSHIP gathered that six of them were arrested at a farmland in Wawa, two in Wawa town and five others at Gada Oli on the outskirts of Wawa town tryingContinue reading “13 Boko Haram Members Arrested In Niger Over Attempt To Attack Military Base”

A Lagos resident, Babatunde Banjoko, has cried out following the disappearance of his brother, Adewale. The 23-year-old mechanic was said to have left his parents’ house at Igando in the Alimosho area of Lagos State on October 14 and never returned home. Babatunde told our correspondent that the family, which had been disturbed by theContinue reading “23-year-old Mechanic Disappears, Family Seeks Help”

A Nigerian national has been arrested in India for allegedly duping a woman of 18 lakh (N9.5m) aftter promising to marry her, police said on Sunday, October 30. The 50-year-old Nigerian identified as Amuluonye Prince Felix, was arrested in Delhi by the Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police. Officials acted on a complaint lodged at theContinue reading “Nigerian Romance Scammer Arrested In India For Duping Indian Woman Of N9.5m”

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, says the eNaira has recorded 700,000 transactions valued at N8 billion since its inauguration on Oct. 25, 2021. Emefiele said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the 28th edition of the apex bank’s annual In-house Executive Seminar with the theme, ‘Digitalisation of Money and MonetaryContinue reading “eNaira records 700,000 transactions valued at N8bn – Emefiele”

Gunmen have kidnapped nearly 40 children working on a farm in northwest Nigeria and demanded ransom for their release, police and a local official said on Wednesday. Dozens of gunmen on motorcycles stormed a farm outside Mairuwa village in Faskari district of Katsina State on Sunday and rounded up 39 children who were harvesting cropsContinue reading “Gunmen kidnap 39 children on Katsina farm”

By Dele Ogunyemi Operatives of Delta State Police Command have arrested ten suspected gunrunners in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the arrest followed credible intelligence about the syndicate that specializes in manufacturing locally made guns and other arms. It was gathered that on this premise, theContinue reading “Delta police arrest 10 suspected gunrunners”

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested 130 suspects in Kaduna State in October while in possession of illicit drugs weighing 1,728.536kg. Seven of those arrested are female. NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Umar Adoro, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna that the agency also dismantled 20 notorious drug joints.Continue reading “Drugs: NDLEA arrests 130 suspects in Kaduna”

A chartered accountant, Anu Hunwathan, has accused a policewoman of assaulting him and tearing his clothes during an altercation at the Badagry Roundabout in the Badagry area of Lagos State. Hunwathan said an argument ensued between him and the cop after she demanded N100 bribe from a taxi driver on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. TheContinue reading “Lagos policewoman beats accountant seeking blood for wife”

Osun State Election Petition Tribunal hearing the suit filed by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has admitted documentary evidence which lends credence to the claim that the governorship election leading to the declaration of Ademola Adeleke as Governor-elect was manipulated. Among the documents admitted in evidence were the INEC Regulation and Guideline for the election, INEC ManualContinue reading “Osun: Drama As INEC Denies Own Document At Tribunal”

A Nigerian woman has cried out for help after her superior reportedly attacked and brutalized her for turning down his advances. She alleged that she was stripped n3ked by one officer, Ajayi Mathew in front of other officers and civilians. Showing the injuries on her arms and chest, she explained that she didn’t do anythingContinue reading “Police Officer Accuses Her Superior Of Assaulting Her For Refusing His Advances”

The  Ibagun/Okelele community, Ilorin, in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Tuesday, summoned an emergency meeting over cult attacks in the area in the last two days which led to the killing of three people. PUNCH Metro gathered that the killing spree started around 8pm on Monday when one AbdulGaniy, aka Messi,Continue reading “Three die in cult clash, Kwara community summons families”

Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark is bullshit. Power to the people! Blue for $8/month. Price adjusted by country proportionate to purchasing power parity You will also get:– Priority in replies, mentions & search, which is essential to defeat spam/scam– Ability to post long video &Continue reading “Verified Twitter Accounts will be Charged $8/Month – Elon Musk”

Operatives of Surulere Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Austin Kanu ‘m’ aged 51 for allegedly abducting four teenage boys. The victims, one Toheeb ‘m’ aged 16, Isaac ‘m’ aged 16, Chukwuma ‘m’ aged 16 and Idowu ‘m’ aged 18 (surnames withheld) were on October 29, 2022 at about 2010hrs discoveredContinue reading “Man Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Four Teenage Boys In Lagos”

Operatives of the Ogun State police command have arrested a couple identified as Godday and Ebere Samuel for human trafficking. According to the command’s spokesperson SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects were arrested following a report lodged at Atan Ota divisional headquarters by one Adeniji Okikiolu, who stated that his 16-year-old daughter, Maria Adeniji suddenly disappearedContinue reading “Couple Who Allegedly Specialize In Human Trafficking Arrested In Ogun”

A Nigerian national swallowed cocaine during a drug sting conducted by the drug enforcement police and met police in Thailand. The high drama unfolded at the weekend in Sukhumvit Soi 11, downtown Bangkok, when the officers were acting on a tip-off that the Nigerian man was dealing in cocaine. Earlier, they had arrested a 29-year-oldContinue reading “Nigerian Man Swallows Seven Packets Of Cocaine During Drug Sting In Thailand”

Boxing heavyweight world champion, Tyson Fury has been banned from entering the United States, his brother Tommy has confirmed. It was first reported in June that Tyson, 34, was refused access to the US over his alleged links to crime boss Daniel Kinahan but he did not respond to calls for comment. Now former LoveContinue reading “Tyson Fury Banned From Entering The US”

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has condoled with the family of retired Professor of English and English Literature and former Dean, Faculty of Arts, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. David Olagoke, aged 88. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, Buhari said Olagoke’s service toContinue reading “Buhari mourns renowned educationist, writer, Prof Olagoke”

Nigeria’s first Aviation Minister and a member of the first republic leaders, Chief Mabzulike Amechi, has died at the age of 93. According to a press statement from the family on Tuesday, signed by Ezeana Tagbo, Chief Amechi died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1. Amechi, who hailed from Amihe village in Ukpor,Continue reading “Ex-Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi Is Dead”

I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-PO