Crime & City Diary
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EFCC invites Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, over N15m bribery allegations
By Tosin Brown The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into alleged bribery claims made against some officers of the Commission by Idris Okuneye (a.k.a. Bobrisky) in a viral video circulating across the country. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and…
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Rukayat Gawat buried amid tears
The remains of the popular Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat, has been laid to rest. It would be recalled that Rukayat passed on to the great beyond earlier in the day on September 24, 2024, with the cause of her death unknown. In a viral video, crowds were seen surrounding the area to witness the deceased’s final moments.
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FG welcomes NMCC’s ruling against Daily Trust for report on Samoa Agreement
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has commended the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC) for its impartial investigation, which concluded that a report by Daily Trust on the Samoa Agreement was inaccurate and misleading. The NMCC, Nigeria’s media ombudsman, ruled that the report violated the Code of Ethics for Nigerian Journalists. In a statement released on Monday by the Ministry…
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NDLEA nabs ex-convict with N4.6bn worth cocaine at MMIA
An ex-convict, Christian Ogbuji has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja Lagos. A statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, said he was arrested for importing 817 wraps of the same Class A drug weighing 19.40 kilograms with an estimated…
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EFCC warns skit makers over unauthorized use of its uniforms
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to skit makers and content creators, following the circulation of an old video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” on social media. The video, which has regained traction, portrays a satirical scene of alleged EFCC operatives engaging in misconduct, an act the Commission finds both misleading and damaging to…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu orders crackdown on cybercriminals, car theft syndicates
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed a nationwide crackdown on cybercriminals and organized crime syndicates involved in transnational car thefts, instructing security and law enforcement agencies to step up efforts against the rising threat. In a statement released on Sunday, Tinubu tasked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and…
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Police dismiss three officers over murder of Kwarapoly student
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Three police officers arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, have been dismissed from the police force. According to reports, the officers were transferred from Ilorin to the Abuja Police Headquarters, where a discreet investigation into the student’s death was conducted. The Inspector General of Police,…
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LAWMA tackles marine waste along Lagos coastline
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified operational activities to tackle the challenge of marine waste along the Lagos coastline, in commemoration of 2024 World Cleanup Day, with the theme: “Arctic Cities and Marine Litter”. LAWMA intensified efforts to rid water bodies in the state of waste debris, through the deployment of marine waste operatives, to mitigate the…
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Fubara backs establishment of community police
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has backed calls for the establishment of Community Policing to fully integrate the people into the security architecture of their communities and help provide answers to security challenges bedeviling the country. Fubara expressed his backing during a two-day stakeholders’ engagement on General Security Challenges in the South-South Geo-Political Zone, themed – ‘Development of Modern…
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We await handover of suspected kidnapper in NSCDC custody, says FCT Police
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has acknowledged the circulation of a video showing a woman allegedly held captive at Top View Hotel in Wuse, Abuja, on September 17, 2024. The incident reportedly involves a suspected internet fraudster believed to be attempting a money ritual. In a press release signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine…
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