FBI arrests 130 over Ghana scam-centre operation
WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest and detention of more than 130 people in Ghana in a crackdown on an alleged international scam-centre network targeting American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed this on his X platform on Thursday while providing an update on what he described as “Operation […]
Ebubeagu arrests 8 armed robbery suspects in Ebonyi
The security outfit set up by South East Governors, “Ebubeagu”, Ebonyi State branch, has arrested eight armed robbery suspects in the state. Mr Stanley Okoro-Emegha, the Commissioner for Internal Security, Border, Peace, and Conflict Resolution, said in Abakaliki on Friday that the suspects were arrested in different locations in the state. Okoro-Emegha reiterated that the […]
UTME: JAMB parades 50-year-old, one other over impersonation
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Friday, paraded a 50-year old man arrested over impersonation in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME registration. The suspect identified as Sesan Obasa, was paraded alongside his accomplice, whose name was given as Salvation Terhembe, at JAMB’s headquarters, Abuja. The board explained […]
Man beaten to death by friends in Delta for stealing N3,000
By Festus Ahon and Ochuko Akuopha The Police in the Delta State command arrested one Mr Efe Lucky and Mr Ramson Akpojibu for allegedly beating their friend to death over allegation of theft of their N3,000 and phones. Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Bright Edafe confirmed this yesterday, in a statement. “On […]
Kidnapped Kogi council chairman regains freedom, recounts ordeals
***N11 Million Paid As Ransom **I’m not aware of ransom paid – CP By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja The abducted council chairman of Yagba West Local government chairman in Kogi State, Pius Kolawole, who was kidnapped last week Saturday has regained his freedom. Kolawole who was released by his abductors late hour of Wednesday night […]
Oshodi-Cairo Market: 91 shops, 4 offices gutted by fire
No fewer than 91 shops and four offices were burnt by fire on Thursday night at a popular fabric market known as `Cairo Market’ in Oshodi, Lagos State. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the fire started at 8.00 […]
