Category: Crime
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Shaibu Campaign Organization Denounces Sponsored Hoodlum Attack
The Philip Shaibu Campaign Organization has expressed serious concern at the recent attack on the campaign vehicle belonging to its Principal, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. It alleged that sponsored individuals affiliated with a PDP aspirant launched a violent assault on the vehicle, driven…
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“Active Voice Subscribers in Nigeria Reach 221.7 Million in Q3 2023 – NBS”
By Milcah Tanimu The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a total of 221,769,883 active voice subscribers in Nigeria during the third quarter of 2023. This marks a 4.51% increase compared to the 212,201,578 reported in the same period of 2022. The NBS Telecoms Data also revealed a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.76% in active voice…
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“Plateau Killings Indicate Nigeria is in Total Collapse, Says Former Minister”
By Milcah Tanimu Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has expressed her concern over the recent killings in Plateau state, stating that they indicate a total collapse of the Nigerian state. In an interview with Arise News, she emphasized the need for accountability and pointed to issues of religious intolerance and the protracted farmer-herder crisis…
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Unknown Gunmen Assassinate Ogun Chief, Baasegun Adeyinka Folarin
By Milcah Tanimu In a tragic incident, unknown gunmen have reportedly assassinated Adeyinka Folarin, popularly known as Baasegun, a traditional chief in the Itunsokun community in Ogun State. The gunmen, suspected to be cultists, attacked Folarin at his residence in Sagamu around 8 pm on Monday night. Two anonymous traditional rulers have confirmed the killing,…
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Man Remanded for Alleged Sexual Assault on Neighbor’s Eight-Year-Old Daughter
By Milcah Tanimu Owolabi Olabisi, a 27-year-old man, has been remanded at a correctional center by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for the alleged sexual assault of his neighbor’s eight-year-old daughter. Mr. Olabisi had pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual assault by penetration. The state counsel, Abimbola Abolade, informed the court…
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“Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Official Arrested for Ticket Racketeering in Lagos
By Milcah Tanimu An official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has been arrested for alleged involvement in ticket racketeering at the Ebute Metta Train Station in Lagos. The arrest followed protests by stranded passengers who expressed displeasure over the alleged racketeering. The passengers called on the Federal Government to address the issue. The arrest…
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Kano State: Director and Accomplices Arrested for Selling Government Property
By Milcah Tanimu Abubakar Gambo, a Director of Administration and General Services (DAGS) in the Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, aged 49, has been apprehended by the police in Kano, along with two accomplices. The trio faces charges related to the vandalism and criminal misappropriation of high-capacity irrigation scheme equipment owned by the state…
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Notorious Terrorist Leader ‘Ali Kachalla’ Eliminated in NAF Airstrike in Niger
By Milcah Tanimu In a significant development following the confirmation of the elimination of the terrorist leader Yellow Jambros, the Nigerian Airforce carried out airstrikes near Mangoro in Munya LGA of Niger State, resulting in the demise of notorious terrorist leader Ali Kawaje, also known as Ali Kachalla. The airstrike was prompted by an attack…
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Tragedy Strikes as Gunmen Kill Four in Plateau Village and Set Monarch’s House Ablaze
By Milcah Tanimu In a distressing incident, gunmen attacked Dungwel village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday evening, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least four individuals. Shedrack Gambo, a relative of the victims, revealed that others sustained injuries during the attack, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Confirming…
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Renewed Attacks On Benue Communities Claimed 12 Lives, Scores Injured
From Lateef Taiwo Renewed attacks on Anyiin and other surrounding communities such Ayilamo, Iorza and Gbeji in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen has left not less than 12 people dead with scores sustaining various degrees of injuries while good number of villagers are now displaced. The…