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Corps Member Allegedly Assaulted by Teachers for Improper Greeting

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was reportedly beaten and stripped by teachers for allegedly failing to greet them properly. The incident occurred at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. According to eyewitness accounts, the corps member, who had visited the school to collect her clearance letter, was confronted […]

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BREAKING: Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Again Appears Before EFCC

The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has once again appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriation of public funds. Bello honored the EFCC’s invitation on Tuesday morning, arriving at the anti-graft agency’s headquarters in Abuja, accompanied by his legal team. His appearance follows a recent Supreme […]

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Zamfara Man Remanded for Impregnating 15-Year-Old Daughter in Cross River

A Magistrate Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has ordered the remand of Adamu Umaru, 48, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. Umaru, a native of Bundugudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, residing in Calabar, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Mercy Ene. The Police Prosecutor, O. S. Umoren, had filed an ex […]

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Finland Authorities Arrest Simon Ekpa for Alleged Terrorist Activities

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa has been arrested in Finland alongside four others on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. According to Finnish media outlet Yle, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court. The charges include public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent, as confirmed by […]

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BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, the former Governor of Delta State, over allegations of diverting ₦1.3 trillion from the 13% derivation fund allocated to Delta from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest to Channels Television on Monday, November 4, 2024. Okowa […]

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JUST IN: Bobrisky Finally Leaves Nigeria Amid EFCC Investigation

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has finally departed Nigeria, sharing the news with fans and followers through a video posted this morning. In the clip, Bobrisky is seen aboard an aircraft, captioning the post with, “See you soon Nigeria.” This update follows days of legal tension after Bobrisky was arrested by operatives […]

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Sokoto: ICPC Takes Action, Arrests Provost, Lecturer for Alleged Certificate Forgery

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Abdulkarim, the Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) in Zamfara State, and Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer at Sokoto State College of Education, over alleged certificate forgery. The ICPC charged both defendants with forging an appointment letter, which was then allegedly […]

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JUST IN: Truck Driver Arrested by NSCDC for Diverting 10,000 Litres of Fuel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has detained a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) truck driver, Afeez Adegbola, over allegations of diverting 10,000 litres of petrol assigned to the company. The arrest was disclosed by the state Commandant, Mr. Igbalawole Sotiyo, during a briefing in Osogbo on Saturday. Adegbola and […]

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EFCC Arrests Edo Accountant General, Two Others Over Alleged Fund Withdrawals

As Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration nears its conclusion, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant General of Edo State, Julius Anelu, alongside two other top government officials. The arrests follow accusations of significant withdrawals from the state’s derivation account, prompting concerns over the handling of state funds. This development adds fuel […]

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Attorney-general Orders Police to Transfer Hunger Protesters’ Case File

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has requested the case file of minors recently arraigned for their involvement in the EndBadGovernance protest. In a statement issued Friday night, the AGF directed the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to transfer the case file to his office by Saturday. Prince […]