Following a verdict from a Spanish court, Dani Alves, the ex-Barcelona and Brazil footballer, has been found guilty of sexual assault against a woman in a Barcelona nightclub, as reported by BBC. Alves is facing a jail term of four years and six months. Stay tuned for more information.
Crimes
Mambilla Scandal: EFCC Hunts Promoter As Buhari Denies Settlement Deal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Leno Adesanya, the promoter of Sunrise Power and Transmission Limited, wanted for alleged conspiracy and corruption involving the $6bn Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station fraud. Meanwhile, former President Muhammadu Buhari has denied authorizing any settlement with Sunrise Power and Transmission Limited, which had sued the Federal Government […]
Female Lawyer Remanded in SCID Custody Over Alleged Child Abuse
Adachukwu Okafor, a female lawyer, has been remanded in the custody of the State Criminal and Investigative Department (SCID) by the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court, seated at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Awka, Anambra state. Okafor faces allegations of inflicting physical injuries on her 11-year-old housekeeper in Onitsha. Residing on Chris Igwilo Street […]
Violent Clash Erupts As Wike’s Loyalist Set Ablaze Thanksgiving Event in Rivers
A violent clash ensued in Rivers State as supporters of Nelson Wike, led by Etche LGA Chairman Dr. Obinna Anyanwu and his Chief of Staff Mr. Nwanko Ikechi, attacked a pro-Fubara support group during a Thanksgiving service in Etche LGA. The incident occurred as the pro-Fubara group gathered to celebrate Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s victory at […]
Following 2m Reward, Police Capture Lawyer For Abusing 10-Year-Old House Help
Mrs Adachukwu Okafor, a lawyer, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police for allegedly abusing her 10-year-old house help. Ohaeri Joseph, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Women Affairs, confirmed the arrest, stating that Mrs Okafor had been on the run since the news of her alleged crime broke on the internet. […]
EFCC Arrests Banker For Selling New Naira Notes To POS Agent
A banker identified as Soberechukwu Ewa has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for purportedly vending new naira notes to a Point of Sales (POS) cashier named Azubuike M. Obasi. In a recent statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, it was disclosed that the arrests occurred at Ecobank, Rumuobiakani, and Maddox […]
Sen. Marafa Challenges Zamfara Govt’s Narrative on Killing of Associate by Guards
Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, CON, has raised objections to the claims made by the Zamfara State Government regarding the death of his associate, Alhaji Magaji Lawali. While acknowledging the announcement of a comprehensive investigation by the Zamfara State Government, Senator Marafa rebuffs the assertion that Lawali died during a confrontation or skirmish involving various groups […]
₦2 Million Reward Offered For Information On Whereabouts Of This Woman
The Federal Government has declared Mrs. Adachukwu Kukelu Okafor, an Anambra lawyer, wanted and placed a N2 million bounty on her for allegedly burning the private parts and body of her 10-year-old maid. Video footage showing the young girl with burns on her private parts, face, and body went viral on social media, sparking widespread […]
How Contractor Returns ₦30.6 Million Overpayment to Humanitarian Ministry
Fresh revelations have emerged surrounding James Okwete, a contractor employed by the Federal Government. It has recently surfaced that Okwete voluntarily returned an amount totaling N30.6 million to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. This action was prompted by the realization that he had inadvertently received duplicate payment for a contract that had been satisfactorily executed […]
WANTED: EFCC Issues Warrants For The Arrest of Emefiele’s Wife, Three Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made public its search for Margaret Dumbiri Emefiele, spouse of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Alongside Margaret Dumbiri Emefiele, the EFCC has also declared Eric Ocheme Odoh, Jonathan Omoile, and Anita Joy Omoile wanted. These individuals are alleged to have collaborated with […]