Crime & City Diary
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Tinubu mourns Sokoto district head’s passing, vows justice for victim
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Isa Bawa, the head of Gatawa district in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Bawa tragically passed away on Tuesday after enduring three weeks in captivity. In a statement released on Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu condemned the brutal attack on…
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Attackers of BRT bus will face justice, says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the recent attack on a BRT bus by hoodlums who robbed passengers of their belongings. “It is disturbing. Security agents are going after them, and they will be made to face the law. People must know that such actions will have consequences,” the Governor stated. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, conveyed…
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Lagos Police nabs 3 for alleged attempt to kidnap car dealer
The Lagos Police Command has arrested three suspects, Taiwo Olayinka 30, Azeez Sodiq 33 and Saheed Moonstruck 23, for attempting to kidnap a car deal in Ikorodu area of the State. It was gathered that the 3 suspects were caught by the youths in the area before the police were invited to the scene. Meanwhile, Spokesman for the command, Benjamin…
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Lagos landlord’s son arraigned for allegedly raping 14-year old girl
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has announced that the suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos, has been formally arraigned in court. The victim was said to have been raped some days by her landlord son. A statement released on X.com on Wednesday by the agency, confirmed that the suspect has been charged with…
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LAGOS: Driver injured as loaded-gas-tanker overturns at Anthony Oke
A loaded gas tanker heading toward Gbagada along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos State, on Wednesday, overturned at Anthony Oke. The incident left the driver of the truck injured. A statement issued by the Spokesman for Lagos State Transportation Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, stated that the unidentified driver is receiving treatment in a medical facility. Taofiq said the swift…
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PHOTO NEWS: EFCC inaugurates learning management studio
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Wednesday, launched the Learning Management Studio, LMS, donated to it by Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) with support of John D & Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, Abuja. The project launch was conducted by the Chairman of the Commission and President of NACIWA, Ola Olukoyede. Members of the visiting Network of Anti-Corruption…
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38years old woman requires N5.5m for cancer surgery
A 38-year old, Mrs Christopher Veronica requires N6million for surgical operation for breast cancer and chemotherapy. Veronica, a mother of three, was diagnosed of cancer at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Cancer Centre, Idi-Araba, Lagos. According to a medical diagnosis issued by Dr Agbakwuru of LUTH cancer centre on July 19, 2024, Veronica presented with left breast-invasive ductal carcinoma,…
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Court of Appeal to hear former CJN’s challenge against 2019 removal
The Court of Appeal will hear a significant case on Tuesday, as former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen seeks to overturn the 2019 judgment by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) that led to his removal from office. Onnoghen, who filed the appeal in 2019, is challenging the CCT’s ruling delivered on April 18 of that year. The…
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Police arrest suspects linked to murder of female student in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of Awesu Mojisola, a student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology. The lifeless body of the deceased was discovered at a dumpsite in the Aleniboro area of Ilorin on August 11, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by…
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BREAKING: Fire razes churches, furniture shop in Ibadan
Fire has razed two churches and a furniture shop in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred at Felele area of Ibadan. Confirming the incident, a statement issued by the Oyo State Fire Service, said “The fire, which occurred at No. 51, Debo Plaza, opposite Lam Adesina Junction, Felele, Ibadan, affected a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and…
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