The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, FCT Command, has arraigned popular social media critics, VeryDarkMan in court for impersonation. The NPF in a statement shared on it Facebook post on Friday, revealed that VeryDarkMan will be arraign today. “In response to recent developments, VDM, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related …
EndBadGovernance: Nigerian Govt arraigns ‘malnourished’ minors, other protesters
The Federal Government has arraigned 76 detained #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The protesters, mostly minors, were arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. They are facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged treason, as well as conspiracy to commit felony with intent to destabilize Nigeria, an offence contrary to Section 96, …
Gunmen kill over 15 in Benue community
A devastating attack on Anyiin town in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) Benue state, has left over 15 people dead and many injured. The assault, which Blueprint gathered was carried out by heavily armed Fulani militia, began around 6:32 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Retired primary school supervisor Mr. Orihundu Ati and sons of …
Teenager machetes man to death for beating his mum Delta state
Men of the Delta state police command have arrested a 17-year-old boy identified as Thankgod for killing an old man identified as Ogbonna Nwodo. In a video shared online by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Bright Edafe, Thankgod said the deceased had attacked his mum and had beaten her to the point …
Abducted Kaduna female doctor finally regained freedom after 10 months
A female resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, Ganiyat Popoola, who was abducted by bandits in December 2023, has regained her freedom after being held captive for 10 long months Popoola, a Registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, was kidnapped alongside her husband, Nurudeen Popoola, …
Scores dead as building collapses in Oyo
At least 10 persons lost their lives, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The incident was said to have occurred at 2 am on Thursday. While confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, …
Four suspected bank hackers arrested in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Chima Anthony Nwigwe, suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate alongside three others: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Daminan Ali for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds. A statement released by the …
UK Police dismiss Nigerian-British officer for allegedly biting colleague
The Metropolitan Police Service in the United Kingdom has dismissed a Nigerian-British officer, Shola Balogun, from Bromley Police Station for allegedly biting a colleague during a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. The disciplinary hearing, held from October 21-23, 2024, was chaired by senior officer Christopher McKay, with IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent Kirsty …
Gov Sanwo-Olu loses aide
The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdulrahman Lekki, is dead. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Office of the Lagos State Head of Service on Wednesday. “With the total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the Head of Service announces the sudden demise of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, …
Police quiz Abia lawmaker over alleged assault on bolt driver
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh is currently being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency, was alleged to have assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped the …