Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja has fixed May 4, 2026, to rule on the admissibility of an extra-judicial statement made by Henry Omoile, a Co-defendant in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The trial judge adjourned the matter after counsel to both the prosecution and defence adopted their final written addresses in a trial-within-trial to determine whether the statement credited to Omoile was voluntarily made and admissible in evidence. Emefiele and Omoile are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 19-count charge bordering on…
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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cult members and recovered five firearms in a coordinated statewide crackdown on cultism and illegal firearms proliferation across multiple parts of the state. The operation, carried out simultaneously in Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju, targeted criminal hideouts and cult-related networks. The suspects are: Shina Wale ‘m’ 36, Kehinde Kareem ‘m’ 18, Mohammed Aileru ‘m’ 18, Bada Mujeeb ‘m’ 18, Salam Kosoko ‘m’ 30, Yusuf Anjorin ‘m’ 19, Quadri Abubakar ‘m’ 21, Lateef Salako ‘m’ 18, Fawaz Bello ‘m’ 30, Oyesola Olalekan ‘m’ age 36, Ubaka Justice ‘m’ age…
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 2, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has ordered an immediate halt to case transfers from Lagos and Ogun State commands to the zonal headquarters, directing Commissioners of Police to take full responsibility for investigations within their jurisdictions. The directive, which directly affects both commands, formed part of decisions reached at his maiden strategic security meeting with Commissioners of Police, held to assess the security landscape and review preparedness ahead of pre-general election activities. Surveillance boost, crackdown on violent crimes As part of efforts to strengthen security, AIG Jimoh ordered sustained surveillance and intensified operations across…
Gunmen have struck along the Makurdi-Otukpo road, Benue State, following the abduction of 18 passengers, including UTME candidates scheduled to sit for the ongoing Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination, JAMB. The attack occurred on Wednesday night when a commercial bus belonging to Benue Links, travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo, was ambushed by suspected bandits. Sources disclosed that the vehicle was conveying about 18 passengers at the time of the incident, heightening fears over the safety of commuters and students. Eyewitness recount the road attack According to eyewitness accounts, the attack took place at about 8 p.m. near Otukpo, when armed…
A Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja has sentenced a-63-year-old cleric, Chris McDouglas Omoksopea to life imprisonment for raping ‘spiritual’ daughter. This follows his conviction by the trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi The judge held that not only was the victim raped, but the action caused her significant psychological harm. Douglas, is a pastor in charge of Peculiar Generation Assembly Church, Oshodi in Lagos. In his judgement, the judge held that the convict who was regarded as a “spiritual father,” abused his position of authority and trust to exploit the victim, who was 18 years old at the time…
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has received shareholders’ approval for a N500 billion Rights Issue, thus positioning the company to strengthen its financial standing, expand its capital base, and accelerate strategic initiatives. The Rights Issue, the shareholders reasoned will aid the Company in its ambitious backward integration projects. The approval was given at the Company’s 20th Annual General Meeting held Wednesday in Lagos during which the Shareholders commended Dangote Sugar’s robust performance over the past year, underscoring their support for the organisation’s ongoing evolution and future plans. Addressing shareholders, Dangote Sugar Chairman, Mr. Arnold Ekpe remarked that the year under review…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that 29 suspects arrested during the “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe” crackdown have been charged to court and remanded in correctional custody. The Command disclosed that the suspects were among the 146 earlier arrested in Sagamu, but were found culpable after a thorough screening process. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said they were arraigned on April 15, 2026, and the court subsequently ordered their remand, with the case adjourned until May 12, 2026. The Command Spokesperson said the development reflects the Command’s commitment to transparency and due process in…
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, growing legal concerns have emerged over the implications of INEC absence at political party activities, particularly under the Electoral Act 2026, with analysts insisting that such absence does not invalidate properly conducted party congresses. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, in a detailed legal analysis, maintained that Nigeria’s electoral framework is clear on the obligations of political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, stressing that compliance with statutory requirements under the Electoral Act 2026 remains the determining factor in validating party congresses, not mere INEC absence. Electoral Act 2026 and…
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo state on Wednesday overturned the suspension of Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus, three students of the University of Ibadan sanctioned after staging a peaceful protest against fee hikes. Communicating about the development, Robert Egbe, Media & Communications Officer of the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA. Recall that sometimes last year, the students were arrested by the school’s internal security, beaten to stupor, abused and handed over to the military for detention simply because they quietly and peacefully held up placards reading “No to school fees hike” during a…
A set of twin brothers, Taiwo Ojomo and Kehinde Ojomo, have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for armed robbery by a Special Offences Court in Lagos, along with two other individuals. The convicts, 34-year-old driver, Ojomo Taiwo, his twin brother, 34-year-old security guard, Ojomo Kehinde, a rewire, Emmanuel Bamidele (a.k.a D.P.O), and 27-year-old cobbler, Peter Samuel (a.k.a Mogaji) were found guilty following a plea bargain agreement on amended charges bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery. Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe convicted and sentenced the defendants under Section 298(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. How they perpetrated the…