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The police commissioner of the State of Ogun, Cp Lere Ogunlowo, said that sporty dreadlocks, colored hair or tattoos does not make an individual a criminal, affirming with emphasis that no section of the Nigerian constitution criminalizes such appearances. Ogunlowo made it known during a special interactive session labeled “Time Out with Emewcasters”, organized by the Chapter of the Ogun …

The police on Friday charged four female apprentices in the judges of Iyaganku in Ibadan, the state of Oyo, for the alleged theft of N6.5 million their employers. The Defendants – Mutiat Mutiu (20), Morenikeji Adeniyi (23), Omowumi Kazeem (20), and Selimot Keminde (18) – were charged with conspiracy and stealing accusations. Prosecutor, Insp. Salewa Hammed, told the court that …

The Nigerian Stand-up comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, who is professionally known as Ali Baba, has considered corruption that is rooted in the political landscape of Nigeria. Humor traders who are open in this new appearance in the podcast outside the box highlights how deep corruption is rooted, describing it as a systemic disability that damages every aspect of national development. …

The Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, was appointed one of the two winners of the Knight international journalism prize this year. Obaji, corresponding to the Daily Beast, is well known for the documentation of Russian atrocities in central and western Africa. César Batiz, an investigative journalist in exile who is the co-founder and director of the pioneering El Pitzo in Venezuela, …

Police operations in the state of Adamawa have arrested seven teenage members from the famous youth gang known as “Shila Boys” because of the alleged armed robbery in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspects were arrested while robbing residents in the Federal Housing Plantation in Bajabure, the Regional Government of Girei in the …

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has captured 11 alleged internet fraudsters in the State of Kaduna. The Head of EFCC Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested in the Mahuta and Barnawa areas in the Capital of the State, following the credible information that connects …

People from the Tactical Anti-Cult of the Police in the state of Enugu have found a dual barrel pistol that was made locally from the alleged cult in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday that the firearms were found on Monday. He said the suspects – Uchenna Onwudi (29), and …

The Nigerian police have confirmed the elimination of seven abductees and arrests of five robbery suspects in coordinated security operations throughout the Delta and Kaduna states. The operation also caused the recovery of stolen vehicles and firearms. In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police praised the operation driven by strong …

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the Brutal Retired Murder Major Joe Ajayi, who was killed by his kidnappers despite the N10 million ransom payments made by his family to secure his release. Spokesman for the command, SP Williams Ovye-Waya, revealed that the development on Monday in Lokoja, revealed that the 76-year-old man was kidnapped from his home in …

Allegations of criminals on Sunday killed a Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant-CDR. M. Buba, in the State of Kaduna. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday at Kaduna. Hassan said the criminals attacked the Navy officer with a knife and robbed his cellphone near the Kawo overpass around 5:00 in the morning on …