Crime & City Diary
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EFCC arrests six top NNPC officials over alleged $7.2bn refinery rehabilitation fraud
By Kunle Sanni – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umar Ajiya Isa, former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, over an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries. Ajiya, who oversaw the release of funds for the Turn Around Maintenance of the…
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Gunfire, panic at Club Lakers: Reports of raid on suspected LGBT gathering in Ikorodu
Reports have emerged that a police operation at Club Lakers, a nightclub in the Ikorodu area of Lagos last Friday 20th June, descended into chaos after officers moved to disperse a gathering alleged to include lesbian patrons. Witnesses and local sources say shots were fired inside the venue, several people were hit or injured, and others fled the scene in…
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Amotekun nabs suspected killer of Ondo APC ward chairman
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested a key suspect linked to the murder of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi, a ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. The arrest was announced on Monday at the Amotekun headquarters in Akure by the agency’s commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye. The suspect…
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Benue Killings: Security operatives arrest suspects linked to recent attack
The joint security services in Benue State has announced the arrest of suspects linked to recent attack in the Yelwata area of the state where several persons were killed. Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Emenari Ifeanyi, announced the arrest on Sunday during a press briefing. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s Wednesday order that service chiefs and the Inspector General…
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Millions lost as fire ravages provision shop in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – A fire outbreak on Sunday night destroyed properties worth millions of naira at a provision shop in the Farade area of Oyo town, Oyo State. The incident occurred beside a petrol station, raising fears of a potential escalation, but was quickly contained by the Oyo State Fire Service. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo…
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Final-year student commits suicide in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – A final-year student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), identified as Arobo Precious, has reportedly taken his own life. The 28-year-old Higher National Diploma (HND) II student was found dead in a bush near his residence around 9 p.m., a discovery that has left the Owo community and fellow students in mourning. Sources disclosed that before…
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NDLEA nabs female makeup artist with 2.20kg cocaine at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 43-year-old female make-up artist, Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, after 2.20 kilograms of cocaine were discovered factory-fitted in the walls of her bag. A statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, said Adekoya, who claimed to be travelling to India for fibroid surgery, was arrested by…
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Thunderstorm kills 32 cows in Ogun forest, Police rule out foul play
Thirty-two cows were discovered dead in a forest near Osara community in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State following a heavy rainstorm, the state police command confirmed on Sunday. According to a statement signed by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, the incident occurred during a rainstorm on June 21, 2025, at about 4:40 p.m. The…
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BREAKING: One dead, 3 rescued as 40ft containerised truck crushes minibus at Iyana Ipaja
Tragedy as 40ft containerised truck crushed a minibus at Agbotikuyo busstop along Old Ipaja road at Iyana Ipaja in Lagos State. Eyewitness informed Western Post that the accident occured in the early hours of Sunday. The eyewitness said the truck driver lost control and toppled onto the commercial minibus popularly known as Korope. It was gathered that the accident led…
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Ondo okays death penalty for convicted kidnappers
Ondo state government has approved death penalty for convicted kidnappers. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Dr. Kayode Ajulo SAN while addressing the media after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure. Ajulo disclosed further that the Council discussed key security concerns and resolved to begin the process of repealing…
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