Crime & City Diary
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Man vows to remain at Gov Aiyedatiwa’s office until gainfully employed
By Boye Oyeyemi A job seeker named Blessing Oluwajuwonlo Oripenaye has stationed himself at the entrance of the Ondo State Governor’s Office in Akure, demanding an audience with Governor Aiyedatiwa after what he described as “14 days of ignored appeals for employment.” Oripenaye disclosed to newsmen that he had reached out earlier through letters and social media posts, tagging top…
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Court arraigns two over alleged theft of cash, foodstuffs in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned two men named Yakubu Kehinde, 28, and Adelusi Tope, 21, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court over alleged involvement in conspiracy, housebreaking and theft. As disclosed by the prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, the defendants committed the offences on March 5, 2026, at about 10am in Agbado-Ekiti. Oriyomi alleged that Kehinde,…
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BREAKING: Former AGF Nwabuoku sentenced to 72 years over ₦868 million fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, to 72 years in prison for defrauding the government of ₦868.46 million. Nwabuoku was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges related to money laundering and the misappropriation of public funds. In a statement on Monday via its official…
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JUST IN: Suspected IED explosion claims lives in Kwara community
Several lives have been lost following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Sources said the blast occurred on Monday, affecting residents in the area, with a driver identified as Zuberu reportedly among the victims. A woman was also said to have sustained injuries in the incident and was subsequently…
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Rainstorm ravages Ekiti community, leaves residents homeless
By Boye Oyeyemi A heavy rainstorm on Sunday evening wreaked havoc in Are-Ekiti, destroying buildings and displacing several residents. The downpour, which lasted for hours, was accompanied by strong winds that tore through rooftops and weakened structures across the community. Residents said the intensity of the rainfall was unusual, as it continued late into the night, leaving many homes exposed…
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Police nab 21-year-old over alleged rape, murder in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man named Alabi Anthony for his alleged involvement in the killing of a woman, Olaseni Veronica, in Iboropa, Akoko area of the state. According to the police, detectives began tracking the deceased’s missing mobile phone, a move that eventually led to the arrest of the suspect, following credible…
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JUST IN: Gunmen abduct eight worshippers during church service in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has confirmed the abduction of eight members of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) Church, Omugo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State during a Sunday service programme. According to reports, the suspected bandits stormed the church during the service, shooting sporadically to scare the congregation. Western Post gathered that…
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Ozoro Assault: Oluremi Tinubu commends Police, demands justice for victims
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for the arrests made following the assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro. Public outrage had grown in recent days after disturbing videos circulated on social media allegedly showing the harassment and assault of women during the festival. The incident has since led to police arrests…
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Police arrest three suspected kidnappers linked to Akure CCTV abduction
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to a recent kidnap incident that was captured on CCTV in Oda, Akure, rescuing three victims in the process. Disclosing the development via a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, revealed that the arrest followed the circulation of a viral video showing the process…
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LASEMA confirms fatality, massive damage in Lekki-Epe tanker crash
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of one person following a gas tanker and tipper truck explosion on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Saturday. In a statement, LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the incident occurred at Ologuro Bus Stop in the Sango-Tedo area, leaving one person dead and two others injured. “Upon arrival at the…
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