EFCC arrest Atiku’s associate over alleged laundering of $4 million

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LH9ZW_X1eq0/XG0h57WGtyI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/era1ulFPo3YNgSQjT4d236V_hS2KIBozACLcBGAs/s1600/EFCC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="550" height="211" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LH9ZW_X1eq0/XG0h57WGtyI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/era1ulFPo3YNgSQjT4d236V_hS2KIBozACLcBGAs/s320/EFCC.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is reported to have arrested an associate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over alleged laundering of $4 million.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The money is termed “suspicious election cash” for the rescheduled presidential election.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The arrest followed an intelligence report on a suspicious transaction by a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Most Bureau De Change operators and banks have, however, refused the “pressure” to convert the hard currency to Naira.</div>

Metro EFCC arrest Atiku’s associate over alleged laundering of $4 million

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Police arrest Anambra woman, daughter for stealing, selling baby

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GQHpdpIwAaA/XG0effDiMaI/AAAAAAAAD8E/anIAZD4-UrI1Pu80sIun7EkZgC3Y_N2vACLcBGAs/s1600/The-suspects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="744" height="192" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GQHpdpIwAaA/XG0effDiMaI/AAAAAAAAD8E/anIAZD4-UrI1Pu80sIun7EkZgC3Y_N2vACLcBGAs/s320/The-suspects.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> A mother and her daughter have been nabbed by the police in Anambra State for allegedly stealing a four-year-old girl.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It was learnt that the woman, whose name was given as Ngozi Ede, and her daughter, Kosiso, arranged and sold the baby for N250,000.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The incident happened at Awada, Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the story to Southern City News.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Mohammed said the baby had been recovered and handed over to her mother in good condition.</div>

Metro Police arrest Anambra woman, daughter for stealing, selling baby

A mother and her daughter have been nabbed by the police in Anambra State for allegedly stealing a four-year-old girl. It was lear...

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Cult war claims 3 in Edo State

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CSpM9mydAs4/XGwz3L3GkxI/AAAAAAAAD7I/ghMOu7lqzz0RqyxVFMklUkugaZRNUK27wCLcBGAs/s1600/cult.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="660" height="187" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CSpM9mydAs4/XGwz3L3GkxI/AAAAAAAAD7I/ghMOu7lqzz0RqyxVFMklUkugaZRNUK27wCLcBGAs/s320/cult.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> Three persons have been killed in Benin, the Edo State capital, in a renewed fight between rival cult groups in the state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It was gathered that the victims, whose identity could not be ascertained, were killed at Upper Sakpoba area of Benin in what seem to be a reprisal attack.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> In one of the attacks, a man – simply identified as Africa – was said to have been killed on Tuesday morning at his beer parlour, located at Uyiosa Junction, Upper Sakponba.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It was gathered that his assailants dragged him out of his beer parlour and shot at him severally but when they discovered that bullets could not penetrate him, they allegedly used machete and axe on him.</div>

Metro Cult war claims 3 in Edo State

Three persons have been killed in Benin, the Edo State capital, in a renewed fight between rival cult groups in the state. It was ...

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EFCC arrests Ex-Jamb staff over N10m fraud

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ccwx6mFCn2o/XGv2xhJLudI/AAAAAAAAD6M/NbQcAeKLjBMtcFCi0-MijLAawmc-zCgWwCLcBGAs/s1600/EFCC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="550" height="211" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ccwx6mFCn2o/XGv2xhJLudI/AAAAAAAAD6M/NbQcAeKLjBMtcFCi0-MijLAawmc-zCgWwCLcBGAs/s320/EFCC.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested one Kola Al-Amin, a former staff of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over alleged forgery and obtaining money by false pretences.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> EFCC spokesman Tony Orilade in a statement said Al-Amin was arrested by the Ibadan Zonal Office of the agency following a petition against him.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> He said the petition alleged that sometime in November, 2010, Al-Amin who operates under the name of “Cool Technologies Consult Limited” with office located at No.4/900, Taiwo House, Second Floor, Yemetu Total Garden, Ibadan, Oyo State approached the complainant, a microfinance bank (name withheld) with a Local Purchasing Order (LPO) for the supply of internet hardware which he claimed was from JAMB headquarters, Abuja.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Orilade said Al-Amin requested the microfinance bank to advance him a loan of 10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) only to finance the LPO.</div>

Metro EFCC arrests Ex-Jamb staff over N10m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested one Kola Al-Amin, a former staff of the Joint Admission and Matriculat...

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Offa robbery: Court adjourns trial till March 14

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E3bPVWCD4N0/XGv0ZeZDS1I/AAAAAAAAD6A/6Tk1M-b1frwECkFIOxMt5GWOMO0qG0VHgCLcBGAs/s1600/Offa-robbery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="700" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E3bPVWCD4N0/XGv0ZeZDS1I/AAAAAAAAD6A/6Tk1M-b1frwECkFIOxMt5GWOMO0qG0VHgCLcBGAs/s320/Offa-robbery.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has, again, adjourned the trial of five accused persons who were allegedly involved in April 5, 2018, Offa banks’ robberies. The trial was adjourned till March 14 and 15, 2019.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The hearing, which was slated to hold between February 19 and 20, 2019, was stalled due to the absence of the defence counsel, Mathias Emeribe.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The accused persons who were standing trial over the five charges preferred against them by the prosecution were Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, Salaudeen Azeez and Niyi Ogundiran.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> They were all brought to court by the prosecution for Tuesday’s (today) trial.</div>

Metro Offa robbery: Court adjourns trial till March 14

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has, again, adjourned the trial of five accused persons who were allegedly involved in Apr...

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NDLEA arrests 10 suspected drug peddlers in Gombe

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Lbd-v9-jdU/XGvy6DdL27I/AAAAAAAAD50/4hzKq3OtAPIugk18NL0rYVTPqksuYmYxgCLcBGAs/s1600/NDLEA-recruitment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Lbd-v9-jdU/XGvy6DdL27I/AAAAAAAAD50/4hzKq3OtAPIugk18NL0rYVTPqksuYmYxgCLcBGAs/s320/NDLEA-recruitment.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency Gombe State command has arrested 10 suspected drug peddlers during a pre-election raid on black spots in the state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Mr Aliyu Adole, Commandant of the agency in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Gombe on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> He said the suspects were arrested in Akko, Billiri, Gombe and Kaltungo Local Government Areas and four of them were charged to court while six were referred for counselling.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> According to him, the agency will also revisit the areas including those areas it had not visited before the February 23 elections.</div>

Metro NDLEA arrests 10 suspected drug peddlers in Gombe

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency Gombe State command has arrested 10 suspected drug peddlers during a pre-election raid on blac...

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Alfa ‘rapes’ wife’s nine-year-old niece

<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CqWmuC0bgdA/XGvIembPSvI/AAAAAAAAhfU/9hzPtbA6wGEvqFPHu195r_lxAJv7Gc8fQCLcBGAs/s1600/raped.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="448" height="262" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CqWmuC0bgdA/XGvIembPSvI/AAAAAAAAhfU/9hzPtbA6wGEvqFPHu195r_lxAJv7Gc8fQCLcBGAs/s400/raped.PNG" width="400"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> The police in Lagos have arrested an Islamic cleric, Alfa Abdul-Lateef Mustapha, 38, for alleged defilement of his wife’s nine-year-old niece.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> The man was apprehended by members of the Child Protection Network (CPN) in Somolu and handed over to the Bariga Police Station on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> He was allegedly caught in the act the previous day by neighbours.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> It was gathered that the child had complained to neighbours that she was being sexually molested by her aunt’s husband, but they did not believe her. Neighbours, however, caught the man in the act on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <o:p></o:p></div>

Metro Alfa ‘rapes’ wife’s nine-year-old niece

The police in Lagos have arrested an Islamic cleric, Alfa Abdul-Lateef Mustapha, 38, for alleged defilement of his wife’s nine-y...

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Teacher, 60, charged with defiling minor in school toilet

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TKWYGzPE8aI/XGvDGjMSDsI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/4CyOLSsSYDUVv_zrTg1_d8X130w-ntAdACLcBGAs/s1600/Court-Main-e1495279252960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TKWYGzPE8aI/XGvDGjMSDsI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/4CyOLSsSYDUVv_zrTg1_d8X130w-ntAdACLcBGAs/s320/Court-Main-e1495279252960.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> An Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court, yesterday, remanded a 60-year-old teacher, Benjamin Omole, who allegedly defiled his 11-year-old pupil in a school toilet.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The chief magistrate, Mrs Olufunke Sule-Amzat, ordered that the defendant be kept in the Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos State, pending advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The defendant, a resident of Oke-Ona Close in Ifako Ijaiye area of Lagos, pleaded not guilty.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The prosecutor, Mr Benson Emuerhi, had told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 16, at the premises of  Atunda-Olu  School for Special Needs, Adam Orisha Street, Surulere, Lagos.</div>

Metro Teacher, 60, charged with defiling minor in school toilet

An Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court, yesterday, remanded a 60-year-old teacher, Benjamin Omole, who allegedly defiled his 11-year-old pupil ...

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Election Violence: Political thugs burn down 30 houses in Ebonyi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="716" height="312" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JtIFHRXBfYc/XGrv--7IAMI/AAAAAAADOqM/sheuJeewhjAKXpL0YNVh3WGQJy-elA58wCLcBGAs/s640/ebonyi%2Bmap.gif" width="640"></div> <br> About 30 houses have been destroyed in pre-election related violence in some communities in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi state.<br> <br> But the two major parties- The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressive Congress (APC) have continued to trade blames over the destructions.<br> <br> Commissioner of Police Awosola Awotunde on Monday in Abakaliki appealed for calm among residents over the attacks.<br> <br> Awotunde, who spoke with journalists after assessment visits to areas affected by the violence, vowed police authority would ensure that perpetrators of the dastardly acts were arrested and brought to book.<br> <br> The police chief described the incident as barbaric and man’s inhumanity to man.<br> <br>

Metro Nigeria Decides Election Violence: Political thugs burn down 30 houses in Ebonyi

About 30 houses have been destroyed in pre-election related violence in some communities in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi state. ...

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Gunmen kill Osaze Odewingie’s manager

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="713" height="187" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mc4gPhTxdsA/XGruftUWW9I/AAAAAAADOp8/k07AmCEpB3EY0kjZm-ZS7tzNBWtUuA03wCLcBGAs/s400/gun%2Bkill.jpg" width="400"></div> <br> <br> Gunmen have killed the manager of a hotel belonging to Nigeria’s ex-Nigeria international footballer, Osaze Odewingie, located at Erediauwa Street, off Upper Sokponba Road, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo.<br> <br> The name of the hotel manager killed on Sunday was given as, Osato Okunkpolo, married to a journalist, Anita Okunkpolo working with a local tabloid in Bénin City.<br> <br> Sources at the hotel said the gunmen gained access to the hotel at about 9 p.m. and shot Okunkpola dead.<br> <br> Edo Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident, said Okunkpolo was hit by a bullet in a shootout between two rival cult groups.<br> <br>

Metro Gunmen kill Osaze Odewingie’s manager

Gunmen have killed the manager of a hotel belonging to Nigeria’s ex-Nigeria international footballer, Osaze Odewingie, located at Eredia...

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Akwa Ibom police arrests 10 over alleged destruction of INEC vehicles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L29P3LoXZ5c/XGraJuAf_2I/AAAAAAAAD2s/JZTES_FSZoccdcGGNGRNVQXONc6DDjFqQCLcBGAs/s1600/Nigeria-Police-Force.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="660" height="187" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L29P3LoXZ5c/XGraJuAf_2I/AAAAAAAAD2s/JZTES_FSZoccdcGGNGRNVQXONc6DDjFqQCLcBGAs/s320/Nigeria-Police-Force.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested 10 persons suspected of setting ablaze 11 vehicles of the Independent National Electoral Commission meant for the coming general elections.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The command said the offence was committed at the INEC office in Obot Akara Local Government Area of the state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Commissioner of Police, Mr Bashir Makama, disclosed this on Monday while briefing Newsmen on the security situation in the state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It was gathered that the vehicles were meant to convey election materials from Uyo to  Obot Akara.</div>

Metro Akwa Ibom police arrests 10 over alleged destruction of INEC vehicles

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested 10 persons suspected of setting ablaze 11 vehicles of the Independent National E...

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Boko Haram kills two soldiers in Borno

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9H0_ofMz35A/XGrX9FHA8fI/AAAAAAAAD2g/Rv0zLqyRn0EVZIvmJDkPsTNx-n0d70K8ACLcBGAs/s1600/Boko-Haram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="663" height="175" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9H0_ofMz35A/XGrX9FHA8fI/AAAAAAAAD2g/Rv0zLqyRn0EVZIvmJDkPsTNx-n0d70K8ACLcBGAs/s320/Boko-Haram.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> Two Nigerian soldiers were killed and six others injured when Boko Haram jihadists attacked a military post near the Cameroon border, days before rescheduled presidential elections.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Fighters loyal to long-time factional leader Abubakar Shekau launched the attack on Sunday evening some 15 kilometres (nearly 10 miles) from the town of Banki.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari came to power on a pledge to defeat the Islamist militants but despite his repeated claims that they have been weakened to the point of defeat, attacks persist.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> His failure to end the violence is again a polling issue as Buhari seeks re-election this weekend.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> “We lost two soldiers to Boko Haram terrorists who attacked Alpha Company location…” a military officer in Banki said on condition of anonymity.</div>

Metro Boko Haram kills two soldiers in Borno

Two Nigerian soldiers were killed and six others injured when Boko Haram jihadists attacked a military post near the Cameroon border, d...

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Security men batter taxi driver for ‘parking wrongly’, damage car

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ikHlUbYOlAE/XGrTtjbP4aI/AAAAAAAAD2U/WBoiSfNhaxMPSegRGagiu3-tChkrPVuDwCLcBGAs/s1600/taxx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ikHlUbYOlAE/XGrTtjbP4aI/AAAAAAAAD2U/WBoiSfNhaxMPSegRGagiu3-tChkrPVuDwCLcBGAs/s1600/taxx.jpg"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> No fewer than six armed men with AK47 rifles, dressed in army, air force and Cross River State Homeland security outfit uniform descended on a taxi driver, battered and destroyed his car for allegedly parking wrongly.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The incident occurred at about 11am, at the Eta Agbor/IBB roundabout in Calabar.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The six men used their guns to deflate the taxi driver’s tyres and smashed parts of the glass windows.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> They did not state what particular offences the driver committed except that he had stopped in front of them to discharge passengers.</div>

Metro Security men batter taxi driver for ‘parking wrongly’, damage car

No fewer than six armed men with AK47 rifles, dressed in army, air force and Cross River State Homeland security outfit uniform descende...

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Police arraign 2 men for allegedly stealing 2,514 chickens in Osun

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1W3szi2o1L8/XGqZSNdw9PI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/c5iJKBW2I0w2GQiePBoMig31M7JYUNEGACLcBGAs/s1600/hen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1W3szi2o1L8/XGqZSNdw9PI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/c5iJKBW2I0w2GQiePBoMig31M7JYUNEGACLcBGAs/s320/hen.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> The police in Osun on Monday arraigned Lateef Ajetomobi, 43, and Saraju Yekini 33, in an Osogbo Chief Magistrates ‘ Court for allegedly stealing 2,514 chickens.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The police charged Ajetomobi and Yekini with three counts of theft, conspiracy and deceit.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Prosecutor, Insp Joshua Oladoye, told the court that the defendants committed the offence between May 2018 and August 2018, at Olu farm limited, Osogbo.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Oladoye alleged that the defendants and others at large, stole 2,514 chickens valued at N3 million, belonging to one Akosu Samuel.</div>

Metro Police arraign 2 men for allegedly stealing 2,514 chickens in Osun

The police in Osun on Monday arraigned Lateef Ajetomobi, 43, and Saraju Yekini 33, in an Osogbo Chief Magistrates ‘ Court for allegedly...

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WATCH VIDEO: Customs officers shoot passenger dead over N5,000 bribe

Customs officers along Benin-Asaba road on Sunday killed a young man in a passenger bus.<br> <br> <b>WATCH VIDEO BELOW</b><br> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1CTVs36vx-Q" width="640"></iframe><br> <br> The deceased was said to be coming from Lagos with other passengers when the officers stopped the vehicle and demanded a N5,000 bribe.<br> <br> In the ensuing altercation, one of the officers shot the passenger, a development that infuriated other passengers.<br> <br> The passengers reportedly mobilised and prevented the officers from leaving the scene.<br> <br>

Metro WATCH VIDEO: Customs officers shoot passenger dead over N5,000 bribe

Customs officers along Benin-Asaba road on Sunday killed a young man in a passenger bus. WATCH VIDEO BELOW The deceased was said to be ...

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Police arrest 3 over alleged highway robbery

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkBZgYHVV2U/XGkxvZZ8ZBI/AAAAAAAADxw/qnqXdNx6HVUlDehtY0rp9ja9EjVqw8e2gCLcBGAs/s1600/Nigeria-Police-Force-400x240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="400" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkBZgYHVV2U/XGkxvZZ8ZBI/AAAAAAAADxw/qnqXdNx6HVUlDehtY0rp9ja9EjVqw8e2gCLcBGAs/s320/Nigeria-Police-Force-400x240.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">The police command in Enugu State has arrested three alleged highway robbers operating along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <br></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <br></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement issued on Sunday that the suspects were arrested on Feb. 15 at about 8p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <br></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <br></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Amaraizu said the feat was achieved by police operatives of Mbanabo Division who acted on intelligence information.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <br></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <br></div> <div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt;"> <span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">He noted that the suspects specialised in planting sharp objects on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, thereby causing vehicles tyres to be punctured, forcing affected vehicles to stop and rob passengers.</span></div>

Metro Police arrest 3 over alleged highway robbery

The police command in Enugu State has arrested three alleged highway robbers operating along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Road. The Pol...

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Gov Okowa aide shot dead over crisis in Uvwie

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J0njMomyMrQ/XGfWw5lYl3I/AAAAAAAADro/fLG0rAZ1UwUxRp0oWxbYRhJn197GdBKTACLcBGAs/s1600/Ifeanyi-okowa.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="428" height="276" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J0njMomyMrQ/XGfWw5lYl3I/AAAAAAAADro/fLG0rAZ1UwUxRp0oWxbYRhJn197GdBKTACLcBGAs/s320/Ifeanyi-okowa.png" width="320"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s  Special Assistant on Youth Development, Mr Lawrence Ngozi Akpomiemie, has been reportedly shot dead.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Credible sources informed Daily Trust that the governor’s aide, fondly called Ngozi was shot dead on Friday around Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It was learnt that Ngozi was ambushed by his assailants while returning from an outing with his girlfriend Friday night.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It was further gathered that he was repeatedly shot on his chest and head as the hoodlums were said to have waited until their target gave up the ghost before leaving.</div>

Metro Gov Okowa aide shot dead over crisis in Uvwie

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s  Special Assistant on Youth Development, Mr Lawrence Ngozi Akpomiemie, has been reportedly shot dea...

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PHOTO NEWS: Police nab armed man at sorting site for election materials

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DUakrgmlLis/XGfIEbk5bTI/AAAAAAAADrI/WNdKT-T02FkEN6DxdQOy8sM_fwvkODczgCLcBGAs/s1600/nab%2Bman.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="206" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DUakrgmlLis/XGfIEbk5bTI/AAAAAAAADrI/WNdKT-T02FkEN6DxdQOy8sM_fwvkODczgCLcBGAs/s320/nab%2Bman.jpeg" width="179"></a></div> <br> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Police nabbed a suspected political thug with pump action assaulted riffles inside a Sienna car close to CBN where elections materials are sorted.</div>

Metro PHOTO NEWS: Police nab armed man at sorting site for election materials

Police nabbed a suspected political thug with pump action assaulted riffles inside a Sienna car close to CBN where elections materials...

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Pastor gives congregation ‘anointed’ beer to ‘cure’ diseases

<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="600" height="278" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rva3gHTknhE/XGc4JkXzGsI/AAAAAAADOg8/K8pzU694WLcFgvFIGef6_MZaYEFjqNUCwCLcBGAs/s400/pastor%2Bbeer.png" width="400"></div> <br> A South African Pastor has made waves for giving alcohol to people who are in search of healing at his church.<br> <br> Images of Hill Ministries Church members drinking alcohol during a service went viral on the internet.<br> <br> The church is based in Katlehong, Ekurhuleini and is led by Pastor Uriah Maseko.<br> <br> Maseko said he used Russian Bear vodka “to minister healing and deliverance to the sick and those who needed deliverance”.<br> <br>

Metro Pastor gives congregation ‘anointed’ beer to ‘cure’ diseases

A South African Pastor has made waves for giving alcohol to people who are in search of healing at his church. Images of Hill Ministri...

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Breaking: Two arrested for planting explosives on Ebonyi bridge

<br> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DfWH47aB9As/XGbJMOmv8UI/AAAAAAAAhYQ/2Gqv80wnJ785A3hTFwcic8caGKOhSzBIQCLcBGAs/s640/police.PNG"></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Two persons have been arrested in Ebonyi state while planting improvised explosive devices, IEDs, on Idembia bridge Ezza South Local government Area of Ebonyi state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Governor David Umahi stated this in a special security situation broadcast on Friday.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> He said the arrest followed intelligence reports that some members of a political party were planning to bomb Bridges and other installations in the state.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> He said the two suspects were arrested by villagers living close to the bridge which links Ezza South to Ohaozara local government area.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <o:p></o:p></div>

Metro Breaking: Two arrested for planting explosives on Ebonyi bridge

Two persons have been arrested in Ebonyi state while planting improvised explosive devices, IEDs, on Idembia bridge Ezza South Local gov...

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