Olatunde Funke, a 42-year-old lady who was previously reported missing in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, was discovered in a motel in Ugbe-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, under circumstances that have sparked outrage throughout the state. Her disappearance had initially triggered widespread concern among residents and family members after she reportedly…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Fode Bassey, in connection with a violent armed robbery, cultism, and the unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest follows a swift investigation into a report filed on March 29, 2026, by a victim identified as Edim. According…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has officially debunked a viral video circulating on social media which claimed that herdsmen had attacked and destroyed farmlands in Odukpani Local Government Area. In a statement released on April 8, 2026, the Command described the footage as “false and misleading,” asserting that it does not…
By Ovat Abeng The Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), Anambra State, said it has arrested three suspects over alleged extortion of traders in Onitsha market. The Spokesperson of the Agency, Karen James, who disclosed the arrest in a statement in Awka, on Thursday, gave the names of the arrested suspects as Mr. Michael Uwaoma, Mr….
Tension is mounting in communities within the Onim Ankiong Clan of Odukpani Local Government Area following allegations by farmers that cattle belonging to Fulani herders have repeatedly destroyed crops valued at millions of naira. Residents of several villages in the clan said the situation, which reportedly intensified in 2023, has led to frequent disputes between…
A retired Nigerian policeman has sparked concern after publicly threatening to join the terrorist group Boko Haram over grievances related to his pension, highlighting growing frustrations among former security personnel over welfare conditions. In a statement that has drawn widespread attention, the ex-officer warned of drastic action if his situation is not addressed. “If nothing…
By Ben Nsemo An Abuja High Court on Wednesday vacated a bench warrant earlier issued for the arrest of Kabiru Turaki, the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The presiding judge, Justice Peter Kekemeke, set aside the warrant while ruling on an oral application by Turaki’s counsel, Chris Uche (SAN), following the…
By Frank Ulom The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Nadabo Energy Limited boss, Abubakar Ali Peters, over an alleged N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. Peters and his company were re-arraigned on Tuesday following the reassignment of the case from…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A Calabar High Court in Cross River State, Nigeria has ordered the Nigeria police to pay the sum of N1m as damages to Hon. Manghe Romeo Etta, a youth senator representing Manyu Division in Cameroon National Assembly over infringement of fundamental rights. In a judgement delivered at Calabar High court 13, on…
By Ovat Abeng A delegation from the Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area staged a peaceful protest at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Onitsha on Sunday, demanding justice for the “gruesome killing” of 42-year-old Mr. Emeka Okafor. The protesters, led by the President General of the Ogboji Town Union, Hon. Ndubuisi Nwaedozie,…
