The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a social media activist, Akaninyene Udo, over allegations of disseminating false security information capable of causing panic among residents. The suspect was reportedly taken into custody after allegedly publishing misleading content on social media suggesting the existence of an imminent security threat in parts of the state. According to the police, the posts generated widespread anxiety among residents and triggered responses from security agencies. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday in Uyo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the suspect was apprehended following investigations into a…
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Workers and visitors at the Old Government House in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, were thrown into panic on Monday after a stray dog unexpectedly entered the premises, disrupting activities and triggering a brief commotion. Eyewitnesses said the animal, described as aggressive-looking, wandered into the Government House complex located along Ogoja Road during working hours, causing fear among staff members and visitors. The unexpected appearance of the dog reportedly forced several workers to abandon their duties temporarily as they hurried to safer locations, while others made efforts to track and contain the animal. Sources within the Government House disclosed that the owner…
A health worker identified as Ojoma Emie has been killed in a suspected herdsmen attack in Ikobi, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking renewed concerns over insecurity in the community. The victim, a father of three, was reportedly ambushed on Monday while returning from Ugbokpo town, where he had gone to purchase medical supplies. Residents said the attack occurred at Ugbobi Junction along the Ikobi-Olegogba section of the Ikobi-Ugbokpo road, an area they described as a frequent hotspot for violent attacks on travellers. According to community sources, the assailants intercepted Emie, killed him and left his mutilated body…
A married woman, identified simply as Oluchi, has been discovered in a hotel in Delta State after allegedly staging her own abduction and demanding millions of naira in ransom from her family. The incident, which initially sparked public sympathy and fundraising efforts, took a dramatic turn after police investigations revealed that the purported victim was not in the custody of kidnappers but was allegedly staying in a hotel with a male companion. Family members had earlier reported to the police that Oluchi was kidnapped around the Ikpoba Hill area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Following the report,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dragged a husband and wife before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over their alleged involvement in a N1.09bn fraud case. The defendants, identified as Olorunbukunmi Taiwo and Awolegan Omolola Omotola, were arraigned by the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate before Justice Abubakar Usman on six counts related to alleged fraud and possession of suspected proceeds of crime. According to the anti-graft agency, the case stemmed from a petition submitted by a widow, Anazia Kenechukwu, who accused the couple of deceiving her in a purported road construction contract deal. The commission alleged that Taiwo…
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational fraud syndicate accused of orchestrating fake kidnapping incidents to extort ransom from relatives living in Nigeria and abroad. The operation led to the arrest of eight foreign nationals during an intelligence-led raid in the Agbado area of Ogun State. According to the command, the suspects were apprehended by operatives attached to the Ifo Divisional Headquarters following an investigation into a reported kidnap case that was later discovered to be a staged abduction designed to defraud unsuspecting family members. The arrested suspects were identified as Zakaria Zawadogo, 34, from Burkina Faso;…
The Lagos State Police Command has moved to calm fears among residents following reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school warning of a planned abduction of pupils. The command said there was no credible intelligence suggesting that any bandit group was plotting an attack on schools or any other location within the state. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the command immediately swung into action after becoming aware of the reports circulating in parts of the state. According to her, security agencies promptly commenced an assessment of the…
A 35-year-old tipper driver, Matthew Iji, has been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court over alleged reckless driving that reportedly led to the death of two persons in Ondo State. The defendant was docked on a four-count charge bordering on dangerous driving, causing death through reckless driving, damage to property, and driving without a valid driver’s licence. The prosecutor, ASP A. Jejeniwa, told the court that the alleged offences occurred on May 20, 2026, at about 10:35 a.m. along Fasoranti Road, opposite Alagbaka Junction in Akure. According to the prosecution, Iji was driving a MAN diesel tipper registered within…
An Akure Customary Court has dissolved the 12-year marriage between Moradeke Babalola and her husband, Temitope Babalola, citing domestic violence and the irretrievable breakdown of the relationship. The petitioner, Moradeke, told the court that she entered into the marriage with the respondent in December 2013 under Yoruba Native Law and Custom after fulfilling all the requirements for a valid traditional union. Testifying before the court, she said the couple dated for about a year before getting married but alleged that her husband’s behaviour changed shortly after the marriage. According to her, she was repeatedly subjected to physical abuse by the…
Former Ogun Central Senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, citing alleged marginalisation, exclusion and persistent disrespect by the party leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo-Bello announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi. The former lawmaker, who recently sought the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, expressed dissatisfaction with the process that produced Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the APC’s consensus governorship candidate. According to her, while she had pledged to support…