Crime & City Diary
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Osun: Adeleke urges calm, assures justice in OSPMS unrest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for calm and urged residents to allow authorities to investigate and ensure justice in the alleged attempted murder of the Chairman of the State Park Management System (OSPMS), Nurudeen Iyanda Wakili, popularly known as Alowonle. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke appealed to…
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NURTW leader alleges NLC’s role in union crisis
By Kunle Sanni A former two-term National Treasurer of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Nosiru Komolafe, has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of fueling the ongoing crisis within the union, particularly in the Southwest. Speaking at a press conference, Komolafe traced the crisis to the union’s adoption of a rotational presidency under the leadership of…
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Alleged police shooting of OSPMS Chairman sparks chaos in Osogbo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Tension gripped Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Wednesday as members of the Osun State Park Management System (OSPMS) staged protests over the alleged shooting of their chairman, Nurudeen Iyanda Wakili, popularly known as Alowonle, while in police custody. The unrest disrupted normalcy in the city, leaving residents, students, and workers stranded as commercial transporters suspended…
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OSPMS Chairman arrested for alleged attempted murder
… as police deny shooting suspect By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Chairman of Osun State Park Management (OSPMS), Wakeel Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command. Alowonle, who was appointed by Governor Ademola Adeleke, was reportedly apprehended by the anti-kidnapping unit in Osogbo on Monday night. According to a security source, Alowonle is…
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NSCDC uncovers new method of stealing oil in Rivers
The Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) said it has uncovered a new method adopted by crude oil thieves to transport illegally refined petroleum products to neighbouring states. NSCDC Commandant in Rivers State, Joachim Okafor while addressing journalists at the Command Head Office in Port Harcourt, revealed that oil thieves now convey illegal petroleum…
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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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