Double trouble for the dead: 16 months after death, Abia widower still can’t bury wife
For more than 16 months, Mr Elijah Ndubuisi Amah has lived with a pain that refuses to go away. His wife, Mrs Nkechi Florence Elijah, died on April 9, 2025, at the age of 32.
Woman, 47, docked over alleged N1.2m theft
A 47-year-old woman, Bisola Okeowo, on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing N1,244,795. Okeowo, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which she pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Bassey, told the court that the woman committed the offence […]
Uber driver’s alleged murderers docked in Lagos
Three men who allegedly strangled to death a sonographer-turned Uber driver and absconded with his Toyota Corolla, on Thursday appeared before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Sodiq Taiwo, Rilwan Nasiru and Pelumi Oladimeji, aged 23, 27 and 20 respectively, appeared before Magistrate Mr W.A. Salami on a three-count of conspiracy to murder, murder […]
Police commissioner vows to rid Anambra of criminals
Mr Tony Olofu, new Commissioner of Police in Anambra said on Thursday at Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, that he would employ drastic measures in crime prevention. Olofu resumed office as police commissioner in Anambra on Sept. 10. He said at his maiden news conference that he would employ measures in line with security […]
Court jails man 10 years for conspiracy, stealing
An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced one 33-year-old Omoloye Olajide to 10 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy and stealing from a company. Chief Magistrate Abdulhameen Lawal, however, gave Olajide an option of N110,000 fine. Lawal sentenced Olajide to three years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit stealing with an option of N50,000 fine, and […]
Teenager arraigned for allegedly snatching motorcycle
A teenager, Mohammed Abubakar, on Thursday appeared before a Gwagwalada Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly snatching a motorcycle worth N235,000. The police charged 19-year-old Abubakar, who lives on Madam Mercy Road Dagiri, Gwagwalada, with conspiracy and theft. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Mr Abdullahi Tanko, told the court […]
