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Judge Aliyu Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Gwagwalada, on Wednesday sentenced fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years in prison for defrauding Spanish citizens of €47,082. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged the convict with two counts of intent to defraud via the internet. He pleaded guilty to the charges and asked the court …

The absence of witnesses on Wednesday stalled the trial of two doctors, Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The doctors are on trial for the alleged manslaughter of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi. When the matter was called on Wednesday, Justice Oyindamola Ogala was informed by the prosecution that the witness who was meant to …

Police officers in Yobe have arrested a 22-year-old housewife, Zainab Isa, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in the state capital. Spokesman of the state police command, Dungus Abdulkarim, who confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday in Damaturu, said the suspect stabbed the deceased with a knife following an argument at Abbari ward in the state capital. …

Lawyer Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, also known as Ijele, raised concerns on Wednesday over his deteriorating health while being detained at the Nigerian Correctional Center (NCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. Ijele, who was arrested in March 2024 over a civil dispute, was reportedly coughing up blood, raising concerns about the availability of proper medical care at the facility. The social media influencer …

The Rivers State Police Command has declared a former militant leader loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, General Asabuja, as wanted after a video emerged in which he was seen threatening to take over local government councils in the state in the wake of the crisis currently rocking the state . country. He was also seen firing shots in the air …

Going forward, Okechukwu Pascal (aka High Priest Cubana) will lead a strict and intensive sensitization or campaign against misuse of coins and banknotes issued under the CBN Act of the Central Bank of Nigeria.” He will also post bi-monthly on his various social media containing a minimum of two video clips on sensitization/campaign against naira misuse and various abuses”. This …

Nigerian Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of retired Brigadier General, Harold Udokwere, who was killed in a robbery attack at his residence in Kubusa area, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to police documents, the suspects – Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi, and Mohammed Nuhu – were arrested at different locations in the Apo region …

Operation Safe Haven troops have successfully raided forests in Plateau State, captured bandits and arms couriers, and recovered several weapons. The operation, which lasted for one week, also resulted in the arrest of the shooters in Kaduna State. According to Samson Zhakom, Operation Safe Haven Spokesperson in a statement on Monday, “3rd Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) troops have arrested known …

Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped a police officer and a driver working for His Excellency (HRH), Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, a prominent ruler of Rumu-Elechi community in Nkpolu-Orowurokwo, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of ​​Rivers State. The kidnapping occurred at the king’s residence around Eagle Island on Saturday night. Godstime Ihunwo, executive member of Diobu Vigilante and Head of Nkpolu-Orowurokwo Security, …

The headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church in Oregun area, Ikeja, Lagos State, was on Sunday morning reportedly engulfed in fire. The location of the fire incident was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by several users who claimed to be at the scene. Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of a church that has branches across the country and abroad. READ …