Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops
The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, where suspected local bandits have allegedly been terrorising residents and imposing ransom demands on members of the community.
Court orders Saraki’s arraignment over Kwara’s alleged defamation suit
A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki
How ‘Yahoo boys’ wiped N7.2m from judge’s bank account, EFCC chairman reveals
Speaking during the public presentation of two books authored by a retired high court judge, Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, the EFCC Chairman said he was woken from sleep around 1am by a distress call from a judge in one of the South-South states who had fallen victim to scammers.
Baby-selling syndicate smashed, four arrested in C’River
Security operatives have busted a ruthless baby-selling syndicate operating in Cross River State, rescuing a newborn baby who was sold for ₦3 million in a heartless fake pregnancy scam.
2 NSCDC officers, one other arrested over alleged arms supply to militants
Troops of Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka have busted an illegal arms supply network involving 2 NSCDC officers and one officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service for allegedly selling arms to criminal elements in the South East.
How contractor contributed to Ikorodu flood – Lagos govt; assures on safety
“Somebody is trying to push back the Ikota River and narrow it into a stream. Structures done without approval, shall be removed”
