Gunmen strike in Edo, killing man and abducting pregnant wife and sister-in-law
Pius was shot dead on the spot, while his wife and sister-in-law were dragged into the nearby bush by the attackers
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Fire breaks out on two petrol tankers in Oyo.
The incident occurred when two petrol tankers collided, leading to a massive blaze that affected nearby structures and vehicles.
Ponzi scheme: Court seizes N6.6bn Livingtrust shares, N42.4m forfeited over Cititrust investment fraud
“Investigation revealed that Cititrust Holdings Plc and its subsidiaries operated as a Ponzi scheme, defrauding several unsuspecting investors,” the EFCC said in the statement.
Police confirm Soludo’s Agunechemba security operative fatally shot woman in Anambra
Anambra police have confirmed the fatal shooting of a woman by a security operative attached to Governor Soludo’s Agunechemba outfit.
Ibadan housewife arrested for allegedly murdering husband.
The prosecution counsel, Iyabo Oladoyin, alleged that Ms Sodiq, on March 27, at about 6:30 p.m. at Akinrinmisi area, Amuloko, Ibadan, caused the death of her husband, Abiodun Ibironke, 64.
Teacher accidentally gives school kids weed-laced sweets
The parents of the two affected students were immediately notified along with the Buffalo Police. The district placed the teacher on paid administrative leave the same day as the incident.
Businessman jailed for rejecting naira as payment for $5700 bracelet
He was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 5, 2025 on a two-count charge bordering on refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender.
Judge denies bail for man charged in Pennsylvania governor’s mansion fire
Balmer faces multiple charges, including attempted homicide and terrorism, after allegedly using homemade Molotov cocktails.
Three Nigerians arrested in Libya for drug trafficking
…the suspects were allegedly caught with a quantity of hashish, which authorities believe was intended for sale.
Police nab suspect over diversion of 900 bags of cement bound for Borno
The trailer, loaded in Obajana, Kogi State, was diverted to Garima Bosso, where it was intended to be sold illegally. Abdullahi Basiru, the motor boy, was arrested in connection with the crime.