Crime Money Laundering Nigeria Top Story

EFCC declares Margaret Emefiele wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, wife of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, wanted for alleged money laundering. According to EFCC’s spokesman, Mr. Dele Oyewale, speaking in Abuja, “Three other persons had been declared wanted alongside Margaret on the same office.” Read More…

Crime Homicide Metro Suicide

Police confirm heartbreaking tale of tragic lovers’ demise in Lagos apartment

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, in an apartment in the Ojodu area of the state. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the sudden and unnatural death was reported to the Ojodu Police Division on Sunday at Read More…

Crime Homicide Nigeria Osun

US-Based Nigerian lecturer killed in Osun State: Police confirm arrest, Governor orders probe

The police in Osun have confirmed the tragic killing of Dr. Richard Adeoriokin, a Nigerian lecturer based in the United States, in Ejigbo, Osun State, on Saturday. According to SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun police spokesperson, a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the murder. Opalola stated, “Police in Osun is aware of the Read More…

Crime Kidnapping Metro Top Story

PDP Lagos State Chairman released after kidnapping ordeal

The Lagos State spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Hakeem Amode, has confirmed the release of the kidnapped state party chairman, Mr. Philip Aivoji. Amode, the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Aivoji was released after spending four harrowing days in captivity. “We use this opportunity Read More…

Crime Drug Trafficking Nigeria Top Story

Former Miss Commonwealth Nigeria wanted for drug trafficking, NDLEA intensifies crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, with the declaration of ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, as wanted. Ms. Aderinoye escaped from her residence in Lekki, Lagos, after NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate on January 24th, following Read More…

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Crime Metro Sexual Assault

Lagos court sentences Ademola Oladimeji to four life imprisonments for sexually assaulting his three children

A Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Ademola Oladimeji to four life imprisonments for sexually assaulting his three children, aged five, seven, and nine. Justice Abiola Soladoye held that the evidence of the respective prosecution witnesses was believable and truthful. The evidence established the offence of sexual assault by penetration and not Read More…

Crime Metro Rape

Lagos trader sentenced to 14 Years in prison for attempted sexual assault of a minor

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has praised the court’s decision to sentence Chukwukemeka Ejike, a 50-year-old trader, to 14 years in prison for attempting to defile a nine-year-old girl. DSVA commended the judgement in a statement it posted on its official Twitter handle, @LSdsva, on Tuesday. “It is heartening to see Read More…

Crime Kidnapping Nigeria Top Story

First Lady mourns Nabeeha, calls for prayers and action on kidnappings

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu CON, wife of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed her sorrow over the death of Nabeeha, one of the kidnapped Al-Kadriyar sisters, and urged the nation to pray for the safe return of the other girls. “It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the devastating loss of Nabeeha Read More…

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Crime Drug Trafficking Metro Top Story

NDLEA thwarts drug trafficking operation at Lagos airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully apprehended a suspected drug trafficker bound for Milan, Italy, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on January 11. The suspect, identified as a regular flyer, was discovered in possession of significant quantities of codeine-based syrup and Rohypnol concealed within his luggage. NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Read More…