Crime & City Diary
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Ex-Minister urges caution on planned nationwide protest
The immediate past Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, has urged Nigerians to exercise caution regarding the planned nationwide anti-government protest scheduled for August 1. In an recent address, Chief Dare highlighted the lasting impact of the #EndSARS protests, emphasizing the importance of learning from past experiences. Speaking to Nigerian youths from various political parties during an…
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Covering of number plate illegal, against National Traffic Regulations- Police
The Lagos State Police Command has warned vehicle owners against covering of number plates. Police said such action is illegal, adding that it violates the National Road Traffic Regulations. Spokesperson for Lagos Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday. Hundeyin wrote, “Covering of number plates is against the provisions of the National Road…
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NDLEA uncovers illicit substances concealed in incense candles, game packs, ladies’ wears
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered illicit substances in Lagos. A statement on Sunday by NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the items which comprises consignments of Cocaine and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis were concealed in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and ladies. According to him, the hard drugs were meant to…
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Violence erupts in Ijesha, Surulere as anti-riot policemen fire gunshots, tear gas to disperse crowd
Violence has erupted in the Ijesha area of Surulere as anti-riot policemen fired gunshots and tear gas to disperse a crowd of hoodlums in an attempt to make some arrests. Vehicle owners abandoned their cars during the commotion for fear of stray bullets. Socio-economic activities were equally paralyzed as traders, residents, and passersby ran for safety. Recurring civil disturbances and…
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FG intensifies crackdown on illegal mining in Kogi
The federal government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining with the recent arrest of several suspects allegedly involved in the illicit extraction of gold in the Yagba East Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. The operation, conducted by mining marshals in Iyeh Odogbe, Isanlu community of Yagba East LGA, targeted illegal miners who have obstructed licensed miners from…
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Abuja: Police release on bail man arrested for attempted suicide
A man arrested for attempted suicide, Alhaji Yushau Shuaibu, has been released on bail to his lawyer after a test. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh in Abuja on Friday, said the FCT police command had on Thursday released Shuaibu on bail to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. It would be recalled that Yushau had attempted to commit…
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25 jailed over internet frauds in Oyo, Osogbo
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 25 internet fraudsters before seven different judges, sitting in Federal and State High Courts, respectively in Ibadan, Oyo State and Osogbo, Osun State. The convicts are: Tomiwa Olumide Ayodele, Adeniyi Kehinde Nuhu, Adeniyi Warris Adegbola, Toyeeb Abayomi Ijadunola, Isiah Akinyele kehinde,…
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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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