Operatives of the Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency have apprehended a 42-year-old man, Sunday Nomen, over alleged involvement in child trafficking. The suspect, said to be a native of Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, was arrested on Sunday at Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State following intelligence-driven operations. Parading the suspect at the agency’s headquarters in Onitsha on Monday, the spokesperson, Karen James, disclosed that Nomen is believed to be part of an inter-state syndicate engaged in trafficking and selling children as young as six months to prospective buyers. She revealed that two children, aged three…
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A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Saheed Owolabi, to 15 years’ imprisonment for defrauding victims and laundering about $1.5m. The judgment was delivered by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Myers II, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice. Details from the statement indicated that Owolabi operated under a false female identity to establish online relationships with unsuspecting American men, whom he subsequently deceived into parting with money and sensitive personal information. Authorities disclosed that he and his accomplices also utilised bank accounts belonging to victims to facilitate the movement of illicit…
Amid growing concerns over defections in the North-West, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday held separate closed-door meetings with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, and former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level consultations came against the backdrop of increasing political realignments within the region. The development followed the recent defection of former Kano State governor and chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress, alongside key allies, including former deputy governor Nasiru Gawuna, ex-deputy governor Aminu Gwarzo, and numerous supporters. There are also indications…
Residents of the Bukuru Lowcost community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State were on Tuesday gripped by shock following the discovery of a woman’s lifeless body in a river within the area. It was gathered that the corpse was spotted by locals, who trooped to the riverbank in disbelief as the incident unfolded. A viral video seen captured residents retrieving the body from the water amid expressions of grief and outrage. Speaking on the development, a resident, Tina Gabriel, alleged that the victim might have been killed and dumped in the river by unidentified persons. “This is…
A 52-year-old woman, identified simply as Titilayo, on Tuesday slumped and died shortly after being arraigned at the Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State. The deceased was reportedly apprehended by the Edo State Task Force before being transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for prosecution. She was said to have been arrested over allegations of peddling a substance suspected to be a hard drug. Eyewitnesses at the court premises faulted the NDLEA, alleging that the woman appeared unwell prior to her arraignment and accusing the agency of negligence. However, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Republic of Finland to enhance infrastructure, agriculture, and sustainable urban management within the nation’s capital. Wike, made this disclosure on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit by the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin. The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepening bilateral ties and exploring technical partnerships that align with the “Renewed Hope” agenda of the current administration. During the visit, Wike highlighted Abuja’s rapid growth and the ongoing efforts to transform the city’s landscape through extensive infrastructural projects. He emphasized that…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old man and recovered a locally made firearm in a major security operation in Akure. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Ayodeji Patrick ‘M’, was apprehended on March 24, 2026, along Oda Road following credible intelligence. A subsequent search of his residence led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun, which authorities described as a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal firearms in the state. The police said Patrick is currently in custody and has provided useful information to investigators. Efforts are ongoing to determine the source…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested two suspects in Ilorin, Kwara State, over an alleged job scam said to involve more than N2.9m. The suspects, Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, also known as “Bolaji Original,” and Kemisola Mary Akinbo, described as his accomplice and former lover, were apprehended by officers of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the commission. In a statement released on Tuesday via its X handle, the EFCC alleged that Akinwunmi fraudulently collected a total of N2,921,700 from job seekers on the promise of securing employment for them. The agency said investigations indicated that the suspect…
Hundreds of commuters and residents were left stranded on Tuesday after a key bridge linking Kuje and Gwagwalada collapsed at Chukuku village in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which followed hours of heavy rainfall, disrupted movement along the busy route and severed a major connection between the two area councils. The road project, awarded by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is expected to be completed later in the year. It was gathered that the construction firm handling the project had earlier installed a temporary bridge to ease movement pending completion of the main work. However, motorists were…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totalling $6bn. The request was contained in separate letters addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Tuesday. In one of the correspondences, the President sought approval to obtain a $5bn facility from Abu Dhabi Bank to support budgetary shortfalls and debt obligations, among other financial needs. In a related request, Tinubu also asked the upper chamber to approve a $1bn loan facility from UK Export Finance in partnership with Citi Bank, London, earmarked for the rehabilitation of key port…