The Imo State Police Command has arrested three individuals for being in possession of a human skull along the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway in Oguii community, Owerri. The suspects, identified as Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20), were paraded by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, on Wednesday. According to the police, a preliminary investigation revealed that one of the suspects, Patrick Okoere, claimed his uncle, Osunta Oko, had instructed him to obtain a human skull. Patrick stated that he had found the skull along a riverbank on the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway, an area known for reported…
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Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State after he was unable to fulfill the conditions of his bail. Ogunjobi was brought before the Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday in connection with a viral video in which he was seen assaulting 73-year-old Abraham Areola. The charges against the monarch include conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a disturbance. Although he was granted bail with two sureties, each required to provide N5 million, he remains in custody due to his failure to meet these conditions. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated the 2025 Joint Task Force Commanders Conference at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The President was represented by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, at the event, which seeks to assess the performance of the military’s joint task forces over the past year. The conference aims to build upon previous successes and develop new strategies for operations in 2025. The conference began on February 5 and is expected to conclude on February 7. Notable attendees include former Chiefs of Defence Staff Gen. Martins Luther Agwai and Gen. Lucky Irabor, former Chief of Army…
A former staff member of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Olayiwola Oguntade, has been sentenced to five years in prison by an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for his involvement in a N10 million fraud scheme. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Oguntade in October 2020 with three counts: forgery, advance fee fraud, and obtaining money under false pretenses. Though Oguntade pleaded not guilty, the prosecution presented 10 witnesses and substantial evidence, including forged documents, which led to his conviction. Oguntade had fabricated a Local Purchase Order (LPO) and a Letter of Domiciliation to falsely…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has vowed to continue its crackdown on vehicles with fake number plates, despite threats issued by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, in a statement on Wednesday, reiterated that the FRSC’s top priority is the safety and security of all road users, and the agency will not be swayed by any form of intimidation. Mohammed emphasized that the FRSC remains committed to upholding the integrity of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme and will not be deterred by any threats. He stated that the special operation to target the abuse…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Benue State has arrested 251 individuals involved in drug-related crimes throughout 2024. In an interview on Wednesday in Makurdi, the agency’s commander, Esther Musa, revealed that 220 of the arrested individuals were male, while 31 were female. Ms. Musa also highlighted that 31 of the suspects were convicted and sentenced, 39 were released, and investigations on others are still ongoing. Additionally, the command confiscated various drug substances and related items, including cash exhibits. The NDLEA commander also emphasized the agency’s efforts in public awareness, organizing 142 educational programs, mainly in schools and…
The Federal Government has sanctioned N452 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of 14 major roads across Nigeria, a move aimed at boosting the country’s infrastructure and connectivity. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, after the 23rd Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Umahi explained that the funding will be spread across various states and will be used to fast-track the completion of key road projects under the Renewed Hope Administration’s infrastructure agenda. Among the approved initiatives is the N22 billion Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road in Niger State, which will…
As part of efforts to address the growing issue of thuggery in Katsina State, the government has launched an empowerment initiative, providing financial support to 1,016 youths, many of whom were previously involved in political thuggery. The beneficiaries, drawn from 361 political wards across the state’s 34 local government areas, received a total of ₦252 million to help them become self-sufficient. The initiative, spearheaded by the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), falls under the “Katsina Building Your Future Youth Development Programme.” Its primary goal is to take youths off the streets and discourage the culture of seeking financial support…
A 50-year-old man, Ado Haruna, has been apprehended by the police for allegedly masterminding the abduction of his nephew, Bashiru Anas, and his family in Kaduna State. Haruna, who resides in Unguwar Kanawa, Dutse Abba, reportedly received N200,000 as his share of the N13 million ransom paid for the release of the victims. While parading the suspect, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the kidnappers also demanded four motorcycles and Airtel recharge cards worth N300,000 in addition to the cash ransom. According to Adejobi, Haruna led three armed men, Shago Yaro, Tanimu Ayuba, and Lamido Dantajiri to…
Tensions persist in Esa Oke as residents continue to oppose the appointment of Prince Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle. In response to the growing unrest, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to establish a panel to investigate the violent clashes that recently erupted in the town. The Esa-Oke Central Union, on Monday, alleged that attackers dressed in police uniforms invaded the community, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and multiple injuries. The group attributed the crisis to the installation of a non-indigene as a traditional ruler in a part of Esa Oke. However, the…