Crime & City Diary
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NURTW: A’Court sacks MC Oluomo, affirms Baruwa National President
A Court of Appeal Abuja Division has affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the authentic President of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW). The court also affirmed the judgment of the Industrial Court delivered on the 11th March 2024 in respect of Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023. The court held that the appeal filed by Najeem Usman Yasin, Tajudeen Agbede…
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Court denies bail to fake nurse in alleged N28.2m fertility scam
A Federal High Court in Enugu State has dismissed the bail application by Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, a purported phoney fertility nurse. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar denied her bail request and mandated an expedited hearing in her case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Enugu Zonal Directorate is prosecuting Amaka David-Agwa on 45 counts that include impersonation, forgery, and obtaining money…
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Ember Months Campaign: NYCN Lagos supports FRSC against reckless driving
In a unified call for safer roads, the youth of Lagos State, under the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), have thrown their support behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in encouraging passengers to speak out against reckless driving. At the recently concluded 3-Day Ember Months Campaign, themed “Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More…
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Court adjourns to November 27 for arraignment of Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured adjournment to November 27, 2024 in the fresh case instituted against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying the 30 days window for the summons earlier issued by the Court, was still running. At the the proceedings on Thursday, before Justice Marynn Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory…
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Nigeria Police reaffirms commitment to secure Ondo, ahead gubernatorial elections
The Nigeria Police Force, alongside other security agencies, is primed for the upcoming Ondo State gubernatorial elections, scheduled to take place across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, who oversees election security for Ondo, briefed the press and addressed officers in Akure on the extensive security measures underway. Speaking at the Ondo State…
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Lagos Fire Service douses Ikeja factory inferno
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has doused a factory fire which erupted at Imperio International, 6 Ayodele Diyan Street, off Ladipo Oluwole Street, Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday night. Director of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this in a statement she released on Thursday. Adeseye noted that the blaze which left substantial damage…
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JUST IN: Lagos-bound Air Peace flight makes emergency stop on Abuja runway
A Lagos-bound Air Peace flight, departing from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja encountered an unexpected emergency stop on the runway on Thursday morning. According to reports, the jet suddenly stopped just before takeoff, causing shock and panic among the passengers onboard. The incident reportedly happened around 6:30 am. According to information posted on his Facebook page, Nigerian human rights…
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EFCC beams fresh searchlights on insurance fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has declared the resolve of the Commission to beam stronger searchlights on the nation’s insurance industry. He made the declaration in Abuja on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 when a delegation of the management team of National Insurance Commission, NICOM, led by Commissioner of Insurance and the…
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We’ll chase out terrorist group Lukarawa from Nigeria – NSA Ribadu
By Kunle Sanni The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will drive the newly-emerged terrorist group “Lukarawa” out of Nigeria, particularly targeting their presence in the North-Western region. Ribadu made the statement while representing President Tinubu at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference on Wednesday in Abuja. The…
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NDLEA, NAFDAC partnership will curb drug abuse, protect public health – Marwa
. ….Agencies sign MoU To Strengthen Collaboration On Illicit Drugs, Counterfeit Products Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health, a position affirmed by the…
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