Crime
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Former bank manager loots N112 million from customers account, bags 121 years in prison
A former bank manager at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) at the Onitsha branch, Nwachukwu Placidus, has been handed a cumulative sentence of 121 years in prison for embezzling fixed deposit funds belonging to a customer, totaling N112,100,000 (One … Continue Reading
“I’m left koboless” – Nollywood actress shan george Defrauded of her life savings, cries for help
Renowned Nollywood icon, Shan George, has fallen victim to a distressing financial fraud, losing a substantial sum of her life savings amounting to N3.6 million from her Zenith Bank account. The actress sounded the alarm on May 3rd, revealing that … Continue Reading
Mother Opens up on why she Dumped her 13-month-old Baby in a Well
Sofia Nkwor, a 24-year-old mother from Ushie in Ndokwa East of Delta State, has confessed to abandoning her 13-month-old baby in a well in Araya community, Isoko South council area, on April 26, 2024. She expressed remorse for her actions … Continue Reading
Police arrest Terrorists Involved in Kaduna-Abuja Train attack
In a significant crackdown on criminal activities along the Kaduna-Abuja road axis, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended several suspects involved in various criminal acts, including the masterminds behind the attacks on Greenfield University and Southern Kaduna.
The Police Public … Continue Reading
Suspected Repentant Boko Haram Insurgents Attack NDLEA, Customs Checkpoints in Borno
In a shocking turn of events, suspected repentant Boko Haram insurgents attacked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Customs Service checkpoints at Kasuwan Fara, a suburb of Maiduguri metropolis, on Wednesday
According to counter-insurgency expert … Continue Reading
35 Suspected Cultists Arrested During Initiation Ceremony in Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended 35 individuals suspected of cultism in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, conducted by the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command, was prompted by intelligence indicating a gathering … Continue Reading
Police Inspector allegedly Cuts Off Pregnant Wife’s Hand Over ₦3,000
The Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into an incident involving one of its officers accused of severing his wife’s hand following a dispute over money. The officer, identified as an Inspector, reportedly committed … Continue Reading
FBI: how 7 Nigerian pickers in U.S. Laundered $8 million scam proceeds to Yahoo Boys in Lagos
Seven Nigerian men have been charged by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy for their involvement in romance scams. Acting as middlemen, they allegedly received $8 million in proceeds from victims of … Continue Reading
Tragic Incident: Man Allegedly Stabs Wife to Death Over Infidelity Allegations in Ekiti State
In a shocking turn of events, a 34-year-old man, identified as Dare, has been accused of fatally stabbing his wife following allegations of infidelity. The distressing incident occurred in Ado-Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State, on Saturday, at their … Continue Reading
Two Notorious Drug Kingpins Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for trafficking cocaine
Following a series of arrests and successful prosecutions by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), two notorious cocaine barons, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, have been sentenced to life imprisonment. This significant development was revealed in … Continue Reading