A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Ifunanya Phil-Olumba at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over allegations of making false and incomplete declarations of foreign currency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed three counts against the defendant, accusing her of failing to declare, and falsely declaring, foreign currency totaling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40, in contravention of Section 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At Wednesday’s proceedings before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, the prosecution, led by Okezie Chineye, called two witnesses. The first witness, a Nigeria…
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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists, including a woman, during a raid on a criminal hideout in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Wednesday that operatives from the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Enugwu-Ukwu carried out the operation on Tuesday following credible intelligence. Ikenga said the team recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol without a magazine and quantities of illicit drugs, including crystal methamphetamine, locally known as Mkpuru Mmiri. The suspects were identified as Olisaemeka Izuchukwu, 21; Isioma Chisom, 22; Chinonso Izuchukwu, 20; Chinaza Isioma, 24; Onyekwelu Miracle,…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, for allegedly subjecting about 20 children to inhumane treatment during a church programme in Emeka community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the arrest followed the circulation of a video on social media showing children, aged between five and nine, being physically disciplined as part of what the pastor described as “spiritual cleansing.” According to the police, the incident occurred during a three-day church event. Acting on intelligence, officers stormed the premises, rescued the children, and arrested the pastor along with several church…
The father of slain Kogi photojournalist, Ayobami Aiyepeku, has died less than a month after his son was killed in Lokoja. Chief James Aiyepeku reportedly suffered a stroke on August 6, believed to have been triggered by the shock of Ayobami’s death on July 22. He died on Tuesday, August 12. Speaking on Wednesday at the family’s Lokoja residence, Ayobami’s elder brother, Timothy Aiyepeku, said their father had been traumatised since the incident. “After making arrangements for the release of Ayobami’s corpse for burial, I returned home to find my father had collapsed and was hospitalised. Despite showing signs of…
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has confirmed the killing of one of its students during a sign-out ceremony, despite a standing ban on such activities. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan, the institution’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, described the incident as “deeply saddening,” noting that it occurred last Wednesday at the Ultramodern Wazo Market in Ogbomoso. Balogun said the university had banned sign-out activities since 2023 and had also formally notified hotels in and around Ogbomoso not to host such events for LAUTECH students. “Preliminary investigations revealed that a group of students…
Popular socialite and social media influencer, Oluyemi Fasipe, popularly known as Yemiefash, has been unveiled as the new brand ambassador for Prime Property, a leading corporate estate development company. Announcing the deal on his social media pages, Fasipe said: “I’m happy to announce that I’ve officially joined Prime Property as their brand ambassador. Prime Property is a trusted leader in corporate estate development, known for creating communities that are not only well-designed but built to last. “What makes this even more exciting is that I’m bringing my eSwift Property Mart family into this journey… Together, we’re building a partnership with…
Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently released from custody following a widely publicised dispute with the airline, says she is still in pain from her ordeal. In a statement posted on Instagram on Wednesday, Emmanson, known online as #soft_commy, expressed gratitude to her supporters but noted that she requires medical treatment before recounting her full version of events. “I’ve been released from prison, but I’m still in pains due to how I was treated,” she wrote. “I just need some rest and medical treatment before I give out my own version of the event. Thank you so much, my…
The political community in Lagos is in mourning following the death of Oluwakemi Rufai, newly elected councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area. Rufai, the sole female representative in the council’s legislative arm, died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness—just two weeks after taking the oath of office. Ibeju-Lekki LGA Chairman Sesan Olowa and Lekki LCDA Chairman Rasaki Kasali described her passing as a devastating loss to both the council and her constituents. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) also expressed grief, with party spokesperson Seye Oladejo hailing Rufai as…
An Ikeja Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault aboard a flight. Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the case following the withdrawal of five charges filed by the police. The decision came after Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), announced that Ibom Air had agreed to drop its complaint. Keyamo said the move followed consultations with aviation stakeholders, appeals from concerned individuals, and the remorse shown by those involved. Emmanson, arrested over the August 10 incident, was arraigned on Monday and granted bail…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists in connection with the killing of a 30-year-old man in Ebute-Meta. Command spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Wednesday, said the suspects were apprehended on July 17 during an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the anti-kidnapping unit in Surulere. “The suspects, aged between 22 and 54, were involved in a cult clash that led to the gruesome murder of a 30-year-old man,” Hundeyin said. He added that efforts are underway to track down other members of the group and recover weapons used in the attack.