Hamzat, Fagboun, Others Speak at National Youth Symposium on Self-Reliance
…Registration Open for Virtual Participants What role for youths in Nigeria’s battle for development? How do we tackle the challenges youths face? These and more are some of the questions that will be tackled on Saturday at a symposium to mark Lagos State Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi HAMZAT’S 60th birthday. It is all about deepening […]
Police Arrest 2 For Allegedly Killing Teenager In Bauchi
The Bauchi Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Adamu Alkasim, who was killed in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis. The suspects were identified as Usman Shehu (alias Babayaro), 20, and Abdullahi Abubakar (alias Ababa), 19. Spokesman of the Bauchi Police Command, SP Ahmed Wakil confirmed the […]
EFCC Declares Man Wanted For Obtaining Money Under False Presence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared one Gbadebo Adeniyi Adeoye wanted for allegedly obtaining money under false pretences. The EFCC in the statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity, also alleged that the suspect committed criminal breach of trust and participated in money laundering. The statement reads, “EFCC has accused […]
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Murdering 16-Years-Old Over Football Argument
Police officers in Ogun State have arrested Alex Eziochukwu in connection to the death of 16-year-old Jamilu Lasisi in Ibegba, Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday following a tip-off from the nephew of the deceased. Odutola said: “A phone […]
Amotekun Arrests Kidnap Kingpins, Rescues Abducted Victims In Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested two kidnap suspects in the state. The kingpins were arrested after abducting four victims along the dreaded Owo/Ose highway. While parading the suspects at the corps headquarters in Akure, the state capital, the Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that he personally […]
Two Men Arraigned By Police For Allegedly Stealing Rail Line Pandrol Clips
The Police on Thursday arraigned Mr Ezekiel Ogunbiyi, 32 and Wasiu Sule, 42, before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing pandrol clips worth N220,000. The duo whose addresses were not provided were charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Olalekan Adegbite, told the court that the […]
Court Sentences 5 To Death Over 2018 Offa Bank Robbery
The Kwara State High Court has sentenced five suspects involved in the 2018 Offa bank robbery incident to death. Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court found the five suspects guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery and culpable homicide. According to the judge, the offences are punishable by death.
