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Printer arraigned for alleged motorcycle theft, granted bail

By Oluwadamilola Akinduro A 50-year-old printer, Michael Adebehinje, has been arraigned before an Akure Magistrate Court on charges of motorcycle theft. Adebehinje appeared before Magistrate Olusola Olujobi, facing a two-count charge of stealing. The prosecution, led by Taiwo Oniyere, alleged that the incident occurred on May 21, 2024, at about 6:00 p.m. at Onesan Hotel […]

Alleged $2.8m scam: FBI nabs notorious fraudster, ‘Bobo Chicago’

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, known as ‘Bobo Chicago,’ for his alleged involvement in a $2.8 million email scam and money laundering scheme. Online media outlet Peoples Gazette, reports that the 25-year-old allegedly terrorised fellow Nigerians living in the Houston Metro area before fleeing to Chicago, where he established […]

Again, 15 killed in Benue community

By Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi No fewer than 15 persons have been reportedly killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in a renewed attack in Logo Local Government area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Sunday night in Ayilamo, a community within the Logo Local Government area. This comes just weeks after a similar attack in the […]

Man arraigned for attempted rape, assault of 76-year old woman

By Sade Adewale, Ondo A 29-year-old man, Fawi Bolaji, has been arraigned before an Ondo Magistrates’ Court for attempting to have carnal knowledge of one Ajayi Rikayat, a 76-year old woman. Bolaji was arraigned before the court on Thursday on two counts of assault, including causing internal and open injuries to the complainant in Ondo […]

Ex-convict arrested with N4.6bn cocaine

A 48-year-old businessman and ex-convict, Christian Ogbuji, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly importing cocaine worth N4.6 billion into Nigeria. Ogbuji was first arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on May 10, 2023, upon arrival from Uganda via Addis Ababa, onboard Ethiopian Airlines flight […]

Breaking: Residents flee Ondo community as farmer kills two suspected thieves

. ..Fear of reprisal grips residents, police arrest suspect. ..Residents appeal for Gov Aiyedatiwa’s intervention By Kayode Afolabi, Ore Many residents of Mile 10, Oniseere ward in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, have fled the area following the tension being generated by the alleged killing of two suspected produce […]

Gunmen kill lawyer in Benue

Gunmen have reportedly killed a lawyer, Mike Ofikwu, at Otukpo in the Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the lawyer who was shot outside his home on Otukpa Street at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, gave up the ghost today (Thursday),November 21. An eyewitness disclosed that Ofikwu was […]