Crime & City Diary
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Blord granted conditional bail in alleged impersonation of VeryDarkMan
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted popular social media personality Linus Ifejirika, known as Blord, conditional bail on self-recognisance over allegations of impersonating social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The court ordered that he deposit his international passport as part of the bail conditions, stating that the document must remain in the custody…
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Court to arraign Saraki, Ahmed, others over alleged role in Offa robbery
The Kwara State Government has filed a 20-count charge of culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, and two others over their alleged roles in the 2018 Offa armed robbery incident. Those also listed in the charge, filed under case number KWS/114C/26, include Yusuf Abdulwahab, former Chief of Staff to Ahmed, and…
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UTME candidates abducted in Benue bus attack, 14 feared missing
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted passengers, including candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), after attacking a Benue Links bus along the Otukpo axis of Benue State. The attack occurred between 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday at the Benue Burnt Bricks area in Otukpo Local Government Area, where the bus was intercepted, its occupants robbed,…
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BREAKING: Court orders arrest of ex-minister Sadiya Umar over absence at trial
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo has issued an arrest warrant against Sadiya Umar Farouq, former minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development. Jude Onwuegbuzie, the presiding judge, also granted an order for the arrest of Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry. The court order followed an application by the Economic and…
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Man rescued after jumping into Lagos lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge
A 33-year-old man was rescued after jumping into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday. The man, identified simply as Olu, reportedly drove a silver Lexus SUV to the Yaba axis of the bridge, where he parked before leaping into the water. He was promptly sighted, prompting the Divisional Police Officer in Yaba, CSP Adegbemi Isiaka, to mobilise…
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PHOTO NEWS: Police foil bomb attack in Ondo, arrest six, recover IED materials
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted a planned bomb attack in Akure, arresting six suspects and recovering materials believed to be components for improvised explosive devices. The Commissioner of Police, Adebwale Lawal, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing, noting that the breakthrough followed credible intelligence on a criminal syndicate operating within and beyond the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Commuters decry 75% hike in transportation fare, transporters fault heavy rainfall
Commuters in Lagos, particularly along the Berger–Ogba axis, have expressed growing frustration over the sudden hike in transportation fares, accusing transport operators of acting with little consideration for the already strained financial conditions faced by residents. Findings by Western Post reveal that transport costs have surged significantly across parts of the city, with some commuters reporting increases of up to…
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FG withdraws terrorism case against Malami, son, files arms possession charge
The Federal Government has withdrawn the terrorism financing charges filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, and replaced them with a new charge bordering on alleged unlawful possession of arms and ammunition. The prosecution team, led by Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court on Wednesday of its decision to amend the charges, stating that…
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Afenifere tasks Southwest governors to tackle rising insecurity swiftly
By Boye Oyeyemi The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in the South-West, urging governors in the region to take urgent action. The call was contained in a communiqué issued after a caucus meeting held at the residence of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure. The communiqué, signed by National Publicity Secretary Jare Ajayi, followed…
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Focus on insecurity-Kwara North APC tasks candidates
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara North Caucus of the All Progressives Congress has urged political aspirants in the region to prioritise insecurity over agitation for the zoning of the 2027 governorship seat. Speaking in Ilorin, the caucus, led by Benjamin Yisa, expressed concern that political leaders are focusing more on power rotation than the safety of residents. According to…
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