Crime & City Diary
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My son not held in custody in India for murder – Zulum
By Kunle Sanni The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has addressed rumors claiming that his son has been arrested for the alleged murder of a citizen in India. This clarification was issued in a signed statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Abdurrahman Bundi, in response to circulating rumors. The governor’s media unit stated…
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Kaduna Assembly hires Falana to prosecute Ex-Gov El-Rufai
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has enlisted the services of renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to lead the prosecution of former governor Nasir El-Rufai over allegations of corruption. As reported by Sahara Reporters, Falana will spearhead a team of lawyers commencing investigations on Thursday in Kaduna to uncover the alleged widespread corruption. The former governor is…
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LASG denies re-introduction of monthly environmental sanitation
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday stated that it has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that those behind the report are mischief makers who are keen on confusing residents. This was contained in a statement by the ministry’s Director of…
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Adegbite Monday accounts Boko Haram attacks on his family, church
One Adegbite Omobola Monday, married with four children: two males and two females has delighted in his ordeal in Boko Haram attack in Borno State, Nigeria. Monday, a founding father of the Celestial Church of Christ in Gwoza, in a statement stated that the church has been in existence for about 26 years, despite the significant challenges as an Christain…
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Security chiefs unite to combat Crude Oil theft, vandalism in Niger Delta
In a concerted effort to address crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta, security chiefs have aligned their strategies under the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President has mandated seamless crude exploration and exploitation in the region while ensuring the protection of lives. The meeting, held yesterday in Abuja with Nigerian National…
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Court orders final forfeiture of 20 stolen cars from Canada
Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, has ordered the final forfeiture of 20 cars stolen from Canada to Nigeria.The cars were forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.The Judge gave the order following a motion on notice filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.The forfeited cars are: Black colour SUV 400, White…
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Police Inspector arrested for alleged robbery in Lokoja
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of a police inspector, Aminu Muhammed, for alleged robbery. The cop was alleged to have robbed the residence of those around his duty station, the ‘C’ Division in Lokoja, the state capital. Spokesperson for the Command, William Ayah, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said the police inspector has…
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OSHA confirms appointment of Chairman, Commander of Amotekun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of AIG Wale Abass (rtd) as the chairman of Amotekun Corps and Dr. Omoyele Isaac as the commander of the corps. The appointees were earlier screened by the legislators during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, at the House…
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Governor Adeleke’s phone hacked
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo One of the telephone numbers of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been hacked. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in an urgent alert to the public regarding the security breach. According to him, the public is urged to ignore communications from the compromised number, +234 803…
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FCT Police Commissioner bans planned protest by Shi’ite Movement in Abuja
The Nigeria Police, Federal Capital Territory Command has warned against any form of procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly called Shi’ite. A statement posted on the FCT Police Command’s X handle indicated that members of the Shi’ite Movement intend to celebrate the Islamic calendar day of Ashura in 2024 with a protest and parade. According to the police, the…
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