The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has expressed grief over the loss of one of its officers, Aminu Sahabi Salisu who was killed by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu in Anambra State, while on duty, The Commission in a statement released Sunday, January 19, said it views with great concern what it …
Gunmen invade CCC, kill prophet during church service in Ogun
Gunmen on Sunday morning stormed a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, and shot dead a 54-year-old prophet, Yomi Adetula, during a church service. According to reports, the attackers, numbering three, invaded the CCC Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko, around 10.30am, targeting the prophet …
Nursing student arrested over attempt to ingest 76 wraps of cocaine – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives thwarted an attempt by 26-year-old Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma to swallow 76 wraps of cocaine hours before her return flight to the South Asian country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano. NDLEA identified Uzodinma as a 200-level nursing student at Noida International University, …
Again, bandits launch fresh attack on Sokoto village
Armed bandits executed a brutal attack on Nasarawa Gabas, a locality in the Dunkawa region of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State, pillaging food supplies and various valuable belongings from the homes of residents. Eyewitnesses stated that during the late hours of Friday night, the assailant, wielding a rifle, approached various houses, compelling …
Pakistani Court Sentences Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 Years in Prison
A Pakistani court has handed down a 14-year prison sentence to the country’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, after convicting him of corruption. His wife, Bushra Bibi, was also sentenced to seven years in connection with the same case. According to ABC News, the court’s decision relates to allegations that Khan and Bibi misused funds …
Three Nigerians sentenced in US for $2m fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals
Three Nigerians have been sentenced to various hail terms in the U.S for participating in an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria and frequently targeting elderly individuals. The United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark A. Totten announced the sentencing in a statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. According …
Basketball star Noah Scurry shot and killed outside home
Noah Scurry, a 17-year-old high school basketball star from Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life this week after he was sh0t just steps from his home. The Philadelphia Police Department reported that the fatal incident took place around 7:15 AM on Tuesday, January 14, while Scurry was on his way to Samuel Fels High School. The …
“Sister of young woman allegedly killed by ‘boyfriend’ in Nasarawa denies knowing about their relationship: ‘We didn’t know him'”
Esther Adaidu, the elder sister of 24-year-old Salome Eleojo Adaidu, a former member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who was brutally murdered last weekend by Timileyin Ajayi, has denied any knowledge of a relationship between her sister and the suspect. Esther is now pleading for justice on behalf of her family. Ajayi, who …
Mohbad’s widow accuses his father of delaying DNA test to resolve her son’s paternity
Omowunmi, the widow of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has accused her late husband’s father, Joseph Aloba, of delaying the DNA test ordered to resolve the paternity dispute of her son, Liam. Omowunmi’s legal team, Salawu Akingbolu Chambers, accused Mr Aloba of rejecting the medical facilities she proposed for the test. A letter …
Police uncover two gun manufacturing factories in Benue, arrest suspects
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have uncovered two gun manufacturing factories in Guma and Kwande local government areas of the state. This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Steve Yabanet. The CP noted that through credible information about criminals manufacturing arms at Mbaafa, Adikpo, …