The Federal Government would on Wednesday arraign the Ekiti State Commissioner for Integration and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, and 11 others before Justice Evoh Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged terrorism. Afuye and 11 others, who are charged with terrorism, in a 3-count charge filed by the Police, were arrested over […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Special Task Force (STF) responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State have confirmed the abduction of a foreigner working with Retro Construction Company in Langtang South Local Government of the State. Although, his nationality is yet to be unraveled, African Examiner gathered that the foreigner was kidnapped at a […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three suspected fraudsters involved in forgery, impersonation and fraudulent sale of shares to the tune of N73,764,428( Seventy Three Million, Seven Hundred and Sixty Four Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty Eight Naira ). The EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren made this known in press release made […]
…as US Says It Has no Timeline to End Crisis Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has predicted that the Boko Haram had the capacity to extend havoc across the country if they succeeded in overrunning the North-Eastern part of the country. He said: “If Boko Haram succeeds in the zone as they seek, they will […]
Crisis of ritual killings resurfaced in Lagos today (Wednesday) as the state Police Command announced the arrest of a 38-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reported that the Public Relations Officer of the state’s command, DSP Ngozi Braide, made the disclosure on Wednesday in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin, Police in Benin, the Edo state capital, have arraigned two young men, before an Oredo Magistrate Court for aiding secret cult – The Supreme Eiye activities. The Prosecutor, Sylvester Omor, told the court that the offences were committed by Omoregie Ikhelue, 24; and Buhari Mohammed, 25, early June around Constain road, New […]
THE Commissioner of Police, in charge of Apapa Ports Operations Lagos, Mr Kayode Aderanti, announced on Tuesday that there was significant reduction in the reported criminals ‘port rats’ activities at the ports’ various terminals. Aderanti told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the ports police had adopted various measures to curb criminality in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Civil Liberties Organization, (CLO) has demanded for an enquiry into sudden death of an Enugu Magistrate, Mrs. Ifeoma Nneji two days after being remanded in prison custody. The human rights organization, in a petition made available to African Examiner called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the National Judicial Council […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin Edo state police command on Wednesday apprehended a 31- year-old man, Akharamen Ehizokhai, who allegedly hacked into the website of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) recently. The alleged fraudster was said to have opened a website where he posted fake questions and answers of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for candidates […]
Police are already investigating Wednesday’s international friendly match between Nigeria and Scotland over claims it had been targeted by match fixers. The National Crime Agency, which investigates serious and organised crime, is said to have asked FIFA to issue an alert over attempts to fix the Craven Cottage clash. No Scotland players are understood to […]
… Arrest Retired DSP, Corporal FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Three persons, including a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, and a serving corporal have been apprehended by the Army in Nsukka, for illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition. The retired police DSP, identified as Abu Haruna, corporal Solomon, and Onuwa Attaka, who drove the vehicle […]
…As police foil bizman’s kidnap in Onitsha FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka Former Anambra State commissioner for Science and Technology Mr. Chike Okoli has been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. The ex- commissioner, was whisked away Wednesday by the hoodlums at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the Anambra State. Okoli’s kidnap came […]
Oyewale Oyelola Nigerian Army have handed over Three suspected oil thieves arrested by officers of the Guards Brigade to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) for further investigation and possible prosecution. The suspects: Gbenga Olusegun , Mohammed Yusuf, Auwal Abbas were arrested on May 12, 2014 at Toto Check Point, Keffi, Nasarawa State […]
Ignatius Okpara, Owerri The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone“C”, Owerri, Imo state, says it has recorded 39 seizures of illegally imported goods with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N285, 806, 280. 00 According to the para- military organisation, the items which were impounded last month by its men, includes 17 vehicles […]
Kayode Adelowokan Every day may be for the thief but one day is surely for the owner; officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a suspect described as a specialist in drug concealment. The suspect, Onyejiaju Chukwuemeka Augustine, who has been on the Agency’s wanted list was caught at the Murtala Muhammed […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has flayed the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, over his comment that stealing is not corruption. The ICPC boss recently in Abuja, while hosting a delegation from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Nta […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned one Ms Madeline Eyimofe alongside her company, Demoris Environmental Services Limited before Justice R.I. Ahiakwo of the State High Court on one count charge bordering on issuance of a dud cheque. Madeline allegedly issued an Oceanic Bank Cheque No 08816714 for the sum […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the two Nigerians; Nnanna Kalu, 26 and Ukaegbu Arisa Oti, 27 before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court Umuahia, Abia State for defraud a south African $60,000. According to statement released by EFCC,Head, Media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said […]
Kayode Adelowokan The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested one Odeyemi Ademola Ayodeji, 51, for attempting to smuggle 3.870kg of substances that tested positive for methamphetamine to Nairobi, Kenya. NDLEA in a press statement said the arrest took place at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos during outward screening of passengers […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Plateau State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded two persons who specialize in producing fake currency. Commandant of NSCDC in the State, Vincent Bature while parading the suspects in Jos on Tuesday, said the suspects were arrested with fake currency amounting to N219, 000 in Kanam LGA […]
