In a significant development, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of N80.2 billion. The arrest marks a turning point in the EFCC’s pursuit of the former governor, who has evaded arrest for months Read More…
The Nigerian Immigration Service briefly detained Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, immediately upon his return to Nigeria. This incident occurred as members of the Take It Back Movement and other activists gathered at the airport in anticipation of his arrival. Sowore, who had Read More…
The police in Lagos have apprehended three suspected kidnappers in a daring raid on their hideout in the Ijanikin area, confirming the swift operation that led to their arrest. According to the Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Umma Ayuba, the suspects identified as Samuel Kwasi, 64, Monday Unachukwu, 24, and Freeman Ekpebo, 23, were Read More…
Less than three days remain until the primary election of the Labour Party (LP) for the Edo Governorship race, and tension rises as operatives from the Zone 5 headquarters of the Nigeria Police apprehend the National Chairman of the party, Mr. Julius Abure. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abure was detained in Read More…
The police command in Lagos State has apprehended three individuals, including a teenager, allegedly involved in organising a street carnival that led to a disturbance of public peace by shutting down a street and blocking traffic flow. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, officially confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Saturday evening. “The Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command, on Sunday, carried out simultaneous raids on areas believed to be harbouring criminals and hoodlums, across the 14 area commands in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued in Lagos, said that 720 suspects were arrested, with various weapons and substances suspected to Read More…
