Crime & City Diary
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Abia AAC governorship candidate, Doris Ogala, remanded in Ikoyi prison
By Damilola Akinwale – Actress Doris Ogala, the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election, has reportedly been remanded at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos pending the scheduling of her bail hearing. The development was disclosed by comedian DeeOne in a video shared on his X handle on Wednesday. According to him, Ogala will remain…
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Tinubu condemns murder of Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, orders thorough investigation
By Damilola Akinwale President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the murder of prominent Islamic preacher, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, following a violent attack in Katsina State. The two victims were killed outside the cleric’s residence in Dutsin-Ma on Monday evening during a drive-by shooting carried out by unidentified gunmen. Sheikh Masussuka was widely recognized for…
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Emeka Ike’s N10bn damages suit against Lere Olayinka, INEC dismissed
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N10 billion suit filed by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike against Lere Olayinka, a senior special assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over an alleged violation of his privacy. Ike instituted the suit after Olayinka shared information from the INEC…
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Customs, WCO engage EFCC to tackle money laundering, terrorism financing
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have sought stronger collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. The renewed push for cooperation followed a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Tuesday by a delegation led by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs,…
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Four killed, 16 injured as container truck crushes bus on Lagos bridge
A tragic early-morning road accident on Berger Bridge along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway in Lagos State has claimed the lives of four adult males and left 16 others with severe injuries. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the disaster unfolded when a speeding, container-laden truck lost control uphill and overturned onto a Toyota…
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Ondo police arrest 14 over mob attack, two officers injured
By Boye Oyeyemi Fourteen suspects have been apprehended in Ondo State following a violent mob assault on a local police station that left two law enforcement officers wounded. The chaotic confrontation erupted in the Ala community of Akure North Local Government Area after a crowd attempted to forcibly seize two suspects linked to the murder of a local farmer, Rasheed…
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JUST IN: Former Ondo police spokesperson dies in road crash
By Boye Oyeyemi Former Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Barrister Femi Joseph, has reportedly died in a road accident on the Ife-Ilesha Expressway. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to a statement released by a family member announcing his death. The family expressed sadness over the loss, describing Joseph’s death as sudden and devastating to…
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Two men sentenced to death over N1.39m robbery in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced two men, Lasisi Nureni, a carpenter, and Akintan Adebayo, a driver, to death by hanging for armed robbery involving a motorist who lost his car, valuables and N1.39 million. The convicts were found guilty of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery over an attack on…
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EFCC recovers additional $40m in Nestoil, Neconde debt probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered an additional $40 million for a consortium of lenders in its investigation involving Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited, bringing total recoveries to $100 million. The latest recovery, made on October 19, 2026, follows an earlier payment of $60 million reported on August 17, as part of efforts to recover outstanding…
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2027: Ekiti police warn parties against violence, vote buying
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has warned political parties and their supporters against violence, vote buying and the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, issued the warning during a meeting with representatives…
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