Anambra Court jails native doctor ‘Eke Hit’ 12 years
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a native doctor, Ekene Igboekweze, popularly known as “Eke Hit,” to 12 years’ imprisonment for offences arising from alleged kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. Justice Jude Obiora sentenced Igboekweze to six years’ imprisonment on each of two counts, with […]
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Police launch manhunt after suspected bandits kill five forest guards in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has deployed intelligence operatives, tactical teams and mobile personnel following a deadly attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office in Oloka Village via Ikoyi-Ile, which left five officers dead.
Lagos: Residents, traders lament as refuse swamp Ajegunle Market
“Every shop, I think, pays N600 every month, but LAWMA don’t come. At the end of the day we use our money to throw the dirt”
Court orders interim forfeiture of Malami’s 57 properties worth N213bn
The EFCC alleged that Malami, his son, and Asabe conspired to disguise the origin of funds, acquire property indirectly, and retain sums they allegedly knew were proceeds of unlawful activities.
NYSC to deploy corps members based on security conditions, policies
Nafiu described mobilisation as the heartbeat of the scheme, noting that when it was conducted with precision and integrity, the entire service year proceeded smoothly.
Community parades teenager naked for stealing yams
A 17-year-old boy, simply identified as Ipo Agba, has been paraded naked around Ajegbole community in Gabu Ward of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State for allegedly stealing yams.
