*Manhunt for members in progress By Emma Nnadozie, Crime Editor When he assumed duties as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state, Hakeem Odumosu inherited among other security hallenges, activities of a notorious gang terrorising Satellite town and environs. The gang looked so formidable that efforts made in the past by his predecessors to bring members […]

Land-grabbers are threatening government projects and the natives in Jos, Plateau State. For over a decade now, some native tribes in Plateau State mostly the Beroms, Irigwes, among others, have raised alarm about their communities being taken over by non-natives. Also, the affected communities are being renamed by the latest occupants. For instance, in Beromland […]

By Bashir Bello Despite the clampdown travelling for prostitution abroad, the activities of human traffickers appear to be spiking by the day, claiming more victims with tales of agonies and woes. This is because the perpetrators are always devising new strategies to win the hearts of their victims and lure them into the illicit trade. […]

By Bose Adelaja A three-storey building, Friday, collapsed in Ebute-Meta area of Lagos. The cause of the incident, which occurred at No. 95, Abeokuta Street, Cemetery, Ebute-Meta is yet to be ascertained. But rescue operation has commenced. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Teenagers die as storey building collapses in Lagos A female, aged 30, has been rescued […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe Kidnappers Tuesday night reportedly abducted a community leader in Ugwuati community, in Ukwa West council area of Abia State, Chief Chilaka. The 75-year-old community leader is said to be the father of a serving commissioner in Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, ASOPADEC. According to a family source, over 72 hours […]

By Shina Abubakar A father of two, Olalekan Ibosiola, was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State for forging marriage certificate and attempted fraud. The defendant was arraigned on four counts bordering on forgery, attempted fraud, and sending pornographic content. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Prosecutor, […]

By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt Three foreign nationals and six Nigerians, who are staff members of Pilgrim Africa Limited, have been ordered to be remanded by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt for allegedly aiding and abetting kidnapping, sea piracy and concealing terrorism. The Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder had arrested the nine […]

By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri Three houses said to be owned by suspected killers have been set ablaze at Ekwereocha/Amakohia in Ihitte/Uboma local government area of Imo state, by angry villagers over the continued killings of members of the villages. It was gathered from a source that the incident on Tuesday followed the killing of […]

By Shehu Danjuma – Katsina A housewife, Fatima Bishir 22, is now in the Police net for faking the Kidnap of her five-year-old daughter in Katsina. SP Gambo Isah, the katsina Police command spokesman (PPRO) disclosed this on Thursday while parading the suspect before newsmen in katsina. He said the suspect also faked the Kidnap […]

The Italian police force has arrested 15 Nigerians for their alleged involvement in cultism after an operation dubbed “Pesha” which ended Tuesday. In a statement, the police accused members of the gang of intimidating young girls into prostitution, drug supply, money laundering, among other crimes. It said the suspects are members of “Eiye” fraternity with […]