Crime

Magu Advocates Speedy Passage of Whistle Blowers Protection Bill

By Online Editor February 27, 2020 3 0

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has called for accelerated passage of the Whistle Blower Protection Bill. Magu made the call in Ibadan on Thursday, February 27, 2020, while speaking at a one-day capacity building workshop on whistleblowing and the fight against corruption. Represented by the Head, Legal […]Read More...

Crime

3 in EFCC Net For Defrauding Ibadan High Chief of N300m

By Online Editor February 27, 2020 8 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, has arrested three persons – Babatunde Ologunja, Olusola Olaoye Babatunde and Olufemi Lawal – for allegedly duping the Otun-Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The suspects and others still at large were accused of conspiring to dispossess the revered Ibadan High Chief of sums running Read More...

Crime

IMG/Ansar-udeen Fracas: Victims Appeal for Assistance

By Online Editor February 27, 2020 9 0

Innocent residents of Ibadan have continued to count their losses following the fracas that ensued between students of IMG Grammar School and their counterparts from Ansarudeen Grammer School, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. At least nineteen vehicles brought for repairs at a mechanic village were destroyed by the protesting students. Staff Reporter Adedayo Adelowo visited the scene of Read More...

Crime

IMG School Students Allegedly Wreak Havoc in Oke Bola

By Online Editor February 26, 2020 17 0

No fewer than nineteen vehicles have been destroyed at Owoleso area of Oke Bola while two people sustained serious injuries, as students of IMG Grammar School stormed the area. The incident which occurred during a riot in the afternoon saw Junior and Senior students of the school throwing stones and attacking residents.. Radio Nigeria correspondent, […]Read More...

Crime

Teen Allegedly Stabs Boyfriend to Death over N3000

By Online Editor February 26, 2020 23 0

Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested an eighteen-year- old girl, Idowu Abosede for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Aliyu Ibrahim to death over the sum of three thousand naira.  The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, told journalists in Abeokuta that the suspect was arrested in Sagamu area of […]Read More...

Crime

Kidnapping: Speakers at Public Hearing Call for Death Penalty

By Online Editor February 25, 2020 21 0

The Public Hearing on the Osun State Kidnapping and other Related Crimes Prohibition Bill 2020 was held with a call for the death penalty for kidnappers. Some of the speakers at the public hearing also called for compensation for victims of kidnapping and rape as well as restitution of ransom paid by families of the kidnapped whether […]Read More...

Crime

Customs Service Lauds EFCC

By Online Editor February 25, 2020 23 0

The Nigerian Customs Service, NSC, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its spirited effort towards ridding Nigeria of economic sabotage. The Service gave the commendation on Tuesday when the new Comptroller of Customs in charge of the Oyo/Osun Command, Helen Ngozi, paid a familiarization visit to the EFCC’s Ibadan zonal office. Ngozi, Read More...

Crime

One Feared During “Peaceful Protest” over Remo Stars Player’s Death

By Online Editor February 24, 2020 16 0

One person has been feared dead as scores of residents of Sagamu staged a protest over the death of Remo Stars Football Club player, Tiamiyu Kazeem. The protesters stormed the Palace of the Akarigbo and the Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, demanding justice for the deceased. The protesters condemned the incessant brutality and […]Read More...

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Probe Begins into Remo Stars Player’s Death in SARS Custody

By Online Editor February 23, 2020 13 0

Ogun State Police Command has cautioned social media users against the spreading of fake information on the activities of the command. Spokesman of the command, Alhaji Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known while speaking on the incident that led to the death of Remo Sports Club player Tiamiyu Kazeem, known as Kaka. He noted that the […]Read More...

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Domestic Violence: Stakeholders Want Quick Dispensation of Justice

By Online Editor February 20, 2020 27 0

Participants at an advocacy event against domestic abuse have call for the quick dispensation of justice in cases of domestic violence and the need for more victims to report such incidents to relevant authorities. This was the outcome of the communique reached at a seminar against domestic abuse in Asaba, with the theme: ‘Scream Naija […]Read More...