Notorious Internet Fraudster, Scales Olatunji Jailed 235 Years

Notorious Criminal, ‘MC’ Shot Dead By Security Operatives In Oyo State

– MC (shot) and a member of his gang – By Ademola Idris  In a significant victory for law enforcement agents in Oyo State, Musiliudeen Gbolagade, popularly known as MC, a notorious criminal, was shot dead on Monday in Iseyin, Oyo State. The joint operation was carried out by the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, and Operation Burst. MC was a well-known figure suspected of… []

Gunmen Abduct Monarch, Wife In Kogi

– By Ademola Idris  Gunmen have abducted the Oba of Idofin, Shedrack Durojaye Obibeni and his wife along Makutu-Idofin road in Yagba East local government area of Kogi State. A source explained that the incident happened on Monday evening around 5.30pm while he was in transit in the area. The Oba’s car, according to the source was flagged down at gunpoint by the hoodlums who… []

Nigerian Custom Arraigns Ex-US Marine For Illegal Importation Of Firearms

An American, Donn Perkins was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over alleged unlawful importation of firearms. The American, who claimed to be a former United State Marine, was arraigned before Justice Abimbola Awogboro on a four-count charge. The prosecuting counsel, Mrs. Kehinde Bode-Ayeni, told the court that the defendant was arrested sometime… []

N66 Million Fraud: Court Remands Lagos Businessman

One Joseph Okwudili Unezugha, a Lagos based businessman has been ordered to be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Services, over alleged N66 million fraud. The presiding Judge, Daniel Osiagor made the order base on his plea of not guilty,after he was arraigned before the court. The Police Prosecuting counsel, Justine Enang from the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigerian Police in a charge filed… []

Gunmen On Rampage In Abuja, Abduct FCTA staff, 14 Others

– File photo of gunmen  The FCT was thrown into fear and pandemonium on Sunday night as no fewer than 15 persons were abducted at the 1,000 housing estate along the Pegi community in Kuje outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja. The gunmen, who reportedly attacked at around 11:30 p.m., shot sporadically into the air and took away several people who were returning… []

EFCC Re-arrests Mompha Over N6b Money Laundering

– Mompha Social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha had been arrested again by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N6 billion money laundering. EFCC Counsel, Suleiman Suleiman, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that the prosecution in collaboration with its international partners had secured the arrest of Mompha. “The prosecution will like to bring to the knowledge of my… []

Naval, Prison Officers Arrested For Robbery

Officers of the Nigerian Navy, Ibrahim Adamu, 25, and Nigerian Correctional Service, Abdullahi Abdulwahab, 26, have been arrested for alleged car snatching and armed robbery. The spokesman of the Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, a Superintendent of Police, made this known on Tuesday. Nwabuzor, who spoke when he paraded Adamu and Abdulwahab in Benin, the Edo State capital, said they were arrested in military uniforms in Ekpoma… []

13m Fraud: Court Sentences Marine Mayor Ltd’s Hilary Ogbobe To 10 Years Imprisonment

– The suspect, Hilary Ogbobe  Marine Mayor Limited boss, Hilary Ogbobe has bagged 10 years Imprisonment for obtaining about thirteen million naira under false pretence. Justice Mojisola Dada of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja sentenced him. The judge while delivering judgement found Ogbobe and his company, Marine Mayor Limited guilty as charged. Justice Dada however, discharged and acquitted the wife, Dorothy Ijeomo of… []

Oritsejafor Sentences Two Armed Robbers To Death In Delta

Emmanuel Ruekpe and Peter Okoro have been sentenced to death by hanging by a Delta High Court sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Council for armed robbery. Justice E. I. Oritsejafor sentenced the convicts after finding them guilty of two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery. The offences are punishable under section 1(2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (special provision) Act, cap R.II, volume 14… []

Abducted Car Dealer Found Dead In Anambra

A Lagos-based car dealer has been found dead in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The victim, Ikechukwu Ebelebe, was abducted two weeks ago by gunmen in his hometown, Owerri-Akokwa, a community in Ideato North Local Government of Imo State. Mr Ebelebe, the victim, was based in Imo State, but owned Divine-Ike Motors, a Lagos State-based company which deals in car… []

30 Mins Gun Duel: NDLEA Seizes 8,852kg Illicit Drugs Consignment In Lagos

Following a 30 minute exchange of heavy gunfire with armed men escorting a large consignment of drugs loaded in two long trucks, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have seized a total of 8,852 kilograms (8.8 tons) of Canadian Loud, an imported synthetic strain of cannabis, at the Eleko beach road in Lekki area of Lagos. Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi… []

N2.1b Fraud: Court Upholds Eight Years Sentence For Maina

– Abdulrasheed Maina The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the conviction and eight years sentence imposed on the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina for laundering about N2.1billion. In a judgment on Friday, a three-member panel of the court unanimously affirmed the November 8, 2021 judgment given by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, convicting… []

BREAKING: Ekweremadu Bags 10 Years Imprisonment

– Ekweremadus Former Deputy president of the Nigerian Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has today, Friday, May 5, been sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in jail at the Old Baily in London, under the modern slavery act The verdict is the first of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. Mr Justice Johnson told Mr. Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice Ekweremadu: “People-trafficking of human organs… []

Gunmen Shoot Three Mobile Molice Officers Dead In Anambra

Unknown gunmen have shot three mobile police officers dead along Umunze road in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. The murdered officers were attached to the stations 29 PMF and 54 PMF in Umunze, Anambra State, it was gathered. Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) DSP Ikenga Tochukwu confirmed the incident. He described the murder of the police officers as unfortunate…. []

Lagos Govt Releases Details Of Three Sex Offenders

– The three offenders The Lagos State Government has published the details of three adult males convicted for different sexual offences in the state. In a tweet on Monday, the State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency identified the sex offenders as Idowu Daniel, Moses Olawale and Akin Isaac. Their identities were made known via the official Twitter handle of the state Domestic and Sexual Violence… []

Ekweremadus: Reps Pleads Clemency Ahead May 5th Judgment

– Ike Ekweremadu and wife House of Representatives has pleaded with the Central Criminal Court and the government of the UK to temper justice with mercy in sentencing former deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu and Dr. Obinna Obeta who have been found guilty of organ harvesting. The appeal came on the heels of motion titled, “Motion on the Need… []

NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Hidden In Imported Car

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized 126 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, at the Tincan port in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Babafemi said the drugs weighing 63 kilogrammes were concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Canada. He said the… []

Bebex Latest: Lagos CP Orders Accused Prosecution, Case Adjourns Till May 15

– Ebube Eddy aka Bebex A Lagos-based spare parts dealer, Ebube Eddy, aka Bebex, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ogba, for allegedly assaulting a housewife, Omolara James. 37-year-old Eddy was arraigned on three counts before the Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Odubayo, alongside 27-year-old Ali Musa. The police prosecutor, C. Olagbayi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence… []

Amotekun Corps Arrests Herbalist Who Buried Two Children Without Wife’s Knowledge

– The suspect, Ogunfadeke Adeg­benga One Ogunfadeke Adeg­benga., 45 year old herbalist and fa­ther of six stated that he did not inform his wife of the children’s death because she never checked on them since she left the marriage some ten years ago. The Ogun State born suspect also said he could not locate where the two deceased children were buried because he only asked… []