For displaying unprofessional conduct and identifying with a cult group, the Nigeria Police Force has approved the punishment of reduction in rank from Corporal to Constable for Isaac Mathew. Mathew is attached to Ebonyi State Police Command. It would be recalled that the officer was caught in a viral TikTok video on May 7, 2022, dressed in full Police uniform while singing, dancing and brandishing an AK47 rifle in praise of a secret confraternity. A statement signed by the Police High Command CSP Muyiwa Adejobi says this decision follows the outcome of the Orderly Room trial of the concerned officer…
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The Campaign Office of Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Nigeiram Vice President has debunked the rumours making round that their candidate has stepped down. This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson, Richard Akinlola. He said the VP is still in the race and ready to slug it out with other aspirants. “As you settle down in Abuja, we implore you to kindly disregard various fake news making the rounds that Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stepped down,” Akinlola added. Below is the statement PRESS STATEMENT The PYO Presidential Campaign Council welcomes our distinguished delegates from across the country to Abuja…
By Dennis Isong In 2001, Mr. Ade bought a plot of land in a place in Ibadan called Aduloju village. Little did he know that the land spelled trouble for him. The first problem he encountered was some people coming to claim ownership. In the process of dragging the issue, he got to know that the person that sold the land was not supposed to and some of the documents being given were fake. He had to pay twice as much to the people that approached him just to retain the land. As if that was not enough, a few…
The Commissioner of Police, CP in Lagos State Police Command, Abiodun Sylvester Alabi has reiterated his commitment to fight crime successfully in the state. Alabi also re-stated his determination to always collaborate with journalists covering the crime beat in effort to promote crime free society. The police boss expressed his views while interacting with the newly elected officers and members of the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN, at Mike Okiro Press Centre, Ikeja Lagos on Friday. He used the occasion to commend members of the association for their support and called for more collaborations to secure the state from…
In a swift reaction the Governor of Ondo state Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo. A statement signed by his Spokeperson, Richard Olatunde says the vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years. According to him, “It is a black Sunday in Owo, with heavy hearts, that the peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. He admitted that it was a shocking incident, he however promised that his…
A senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun Adegboruwa has decried the early morning massacre of worshipers in Owo, Ondo State. He says under no circumstances is killing of fellow human can be justified. According to him, it is ungodly to take life, while also calling on the security agents to identify and punish the perpetrators. The residents woke up on Sunday to the news of attack on a Catholic Church in Owo, the attacks led to the death of unspecified number of people. As at press time, it is not yet clear who the perpetrators are and their motive. Viewers Discretion required…
Husband of popular gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre on Friday. Justice Njideka Nwosu Iheme ordered his remand following denial of the charge brought against him at his arraignment This will remain in effect pending the hearing and determination of the homicide suit filed against him by the Attorney General of the Federation. Nwachukwu’s wife died on April 8, and accusing fingers are pointing at her husband, stating that the deceased was subjected to domestic violence, leading to her death. When the Nigeria Police arrested him Nwachukwu denied any wrongdoing. The defendant was arraigned…
By June 10, 2022, it is expected that both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and suspected internet fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha also known as Mompha would have reached a final agreement in the proposed plea bargain. It is in the case of alleged N6billion money laundering charge against Mompha. An Ikeja Special Offences Court has fixed hearing after the proceedings on Thursday. Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court fixed in anticipation of the final agreement between the prosecution and the defence team.At the proceeding on Thursday, Mr Kolawole Salami who held brief for Mr Gboyega Oyewole, SAN informed…
The Police High Command headed by Inspector General or Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has distanced itself from comments made by one of its officers. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday communicated the position of the police on the comments of a Chief Superintendent of Police of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, attached to the Abia State Police Command, while on special duty at Umunneochi L.G.A of the state following the kidnap of some members of the community on Sunday 29th May, 2022 as not representing the principles, ideals, position, and ethics of the Nigeria Police Force,…
A staff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in the Office of Legal Attache US Consulate, Lagos, Ayotunde Solademi, on Wednesday gave evidence in court on how a defendant, Uchenna Justice Igwegbe, engaged in online scam with a well known criminal, Obinna Kelvin Obioha, arrested and jailed in US for multi million dollar fraud. The second prosecution witness testified before Justice Sherifat Solebo of an Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos, that the defendant supplied bank accounts to Obinna Kelvin Obioha for defrauding unsuspecting members of the public abroad and in Nigeria. According to the witness, who investigated and analysed communications…