…demands N1bn compensation A lawyer, Mrs. Hannah Michael-West, has disclosed how the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) allegedly killed her 27-year-old brother, Solomon Yellowe, and deposited his body at the mortuary of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). She spoke while testifying before the Rivers State Commission of Inquiry into police brutality and human […]
Prominent monarch shot dead Armed robbers yesterday laid siege to Ode-Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State and raided a bank. This occurred as gunmen killed the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, in Ondo State. The robbery occurred hours after the visit of the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, […]
Three people have been killed while two others were injured in cult clashes in Ebonyi State. One of the victims is a 25-yearold phone accessory dealer, Nwabueze Emmanuel, who was shot dead inside KpiriKpiri market in the Abakaliki metropolis. According to a report, there was a burial ceremony at Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government […]
Wife of the slain Abuja- based vendor, Mr. Ifeanyi Okereke, has denied knowledge of a N500 million suit against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Okereke was shot and killed by a security aide attached to the speaker on November 19, 2020. The widow, Mrs. Josephine Okereke, distanced herself from the […]
International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) said it had arrested three Nigerians for cyber-crime targeted at government agencies and private sector companies in over 150 countries since 2017. The suspects were apprehended in a joint INTERPOL, Group-IB and the Nigeria Police Force cybercrime investigation called Operation Falcon. The INTERPOL made the disclosure in a statement published on […]
Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by a combined team of vigilantes, hunters and police at Ibillo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. Similarly, police nabbed a suspected kidnapper in the area after he escaped with gunshot. The kidnap suspect with wounds was arrested yesterday when he went to a nearby hospital for […]
At least 109 people lost their lives in auto accidents between January and August 2020 in Ogun State. The Corps Commander, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Seni Ogunyemi, disclosed this yesterday. Ogunyemi spoke at the 5th Annual TRACE Corps Commanders’ Conference held in Abeokuta. The commander added that 450 people were injured […]
Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has celebrated five heroes of the ancient city by putting their portraits on the wall of honour in Ile Ibadan (Ibadan House) at Oke Aremo area of the Ibadan metropolis. Those honoured, whose portraits were unveiled, are Balogun Ibikunle Telu, Basorun Ogunmola Orisagunna, the late Oba Odugade Odulana, a […]
A 24-year-old lady, Olushola Oluyori, has accused her madam, Mrs. Anuoluwapo Anibaba, of teaming up with her sisters and a customer to assault her. Oluyori said that after attacking and inflicting injuries on her, the woman and others refused to take her to hospital for treatment. The victim works as a waitress in a hotel, […]
A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) were part of the shocking delegate which went to plead on behalf of a man who inserted a finger into his 11-year-old house maid’s private parts. It was learnt that the pastor, the SAN, another pastor and some […]