Crime & City Diary
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Atiku, Obi condemn arraignment of minors in #EndBadGovernance protest
…cite child rights violations Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, former presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), have strongly criticized the recent arraignment of minors allegedly involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. Both leaders condemned what they termed the “inhumane treatment” of these young defendants. On Friday, several protesters—many reportedly minors—were brought before a Federal High…
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AGF requests case file of #EndBadGovernance protesters charged with treason
By Kunle Sanni The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has instructed the Nigeria Police to transfer the case file of 76 protesters, who have been charged with treason following recent #EndBadGovernance demonstrations, to the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) in the AGF’s office. This transfer is set to take effect…
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EndBadGovernance Protest: Court grants N10m bail each to 67 minors
Justice Obiora Egwuatu has granted bail to about 67 minors to the tune of N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests. Those granted bail, who are below 15 years, are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. Meanwhile, another 87 who are adults, are…
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EFCC sets up more zonal offices in Ekiti, Katsina, Anambra
As part of the zero tolerance for financial crimes, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, has set up three new directorates in Ekiti, Katsina, and Anambra States. The three new directorates, which increase the Commission’s zonal offices from 14 to 17, would aid the anti-corruption agency and bring EFCC closer to the people.…
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VDM granted N2m bail after appearing in court for wearing police uniforms
The Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted detained social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan N2m bail after he appeared in court on Friday for adorning himself in police uniforms. The FCT Police Command had in a release on X on Friday, said it was spearheading the prosecution. The charges were from a recent viral video in…
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Police alleges N9bn funneled to incite violence during #EndBadGovernance protests
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has claimed that N9 billion was used to incite unrest during the #EndBadGovernance protests. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Civil Space Guard Conference in Abuja, organized by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Speaking on the conference theme, “AI, Free Press & Civil Space: Tools, Challenges,…
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BREAKING: Many feared dead, 7 rescued as building collapses in Ibadan
Many people were feared dead in a building collapse at Jegede, Olorunsogo in Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan. At least seven persons were rescued in the incident that occured around 2am on Thursday. Confirming the incident, the General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said they received a distress calls from the people in the neighborhood…
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EFCC arrests 55 internet fraud suspects in Offa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 55 individuals suspected of internet fraud across various locations in Offa, Offa Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This recent crackdown follows a prior EFCC operation from September 3 to 6, 2024, in which around 100 suspected…
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BREAKING: Court grants Alex Ikewechegh N500,000 bail
A member of the House of Representatives, Alexander Mascot Ikewechegh, has appeared at the Kuje Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya in Abuja. During the hearing of the case, prosecuted by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit, Ikewechegh was charged with abuse of office, assault, and threat to life. He, however, pleaded not guilty…
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BREAKING: Police set to arraign Ikwechegh for assaulting bolt driver
The Nigerian Police Force is set to arraign a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, in court for allegedly assaulting a bolt driver at his Abuja residence. The lawmaker, who is representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia State, is expected to take his plea before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Kuje…
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