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EFCC Re-arraigns Ex-Bank PHB MD, Two Others for Forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned Francis Atuche, the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank), alongside Joachim…
Burkina Faso’s BIR-10 Neutralizes 10 Terrorists, Seizes Weapons In Barani Operation
The 10th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR-10) of Burkina Faso has neutralized 10 terrorists and seized a cache of weapons and equipment during a counter-terrorism operation in the village…
Trump Appoints Richard Grenell as Envoy for Global ‘Special Missions’
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Richard Grenell, a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to Germany, as his envoy for “special missions,” signaling an assertive approach to…
Police arrest native doctor, driver over alleged theft of truck
The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the arrest of a native doctor, Veror Orduen, and an accomplice driver, Aondoaver Viaga, over the alleged theft of a company truck.
The…
Court jails man 10 years for indecent treatment of minor
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a man, Bamidele Folorunsho, to 10 years imprisonment for indecently touching a 12-year-old girl’s breast.
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School teacher bags life imprisonment for defiling 8 year old pupil
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday, sentenced a teacher, John Osifo, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight year old pupil.
Delivering judgment, Justice…
5 Men Arraigned for Alleged N25 Million Milo Theft
Five men were arraigned on Monday before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly stealing a truckload of Milo products valued at N25 million.
The defendants – Temidire…
Customs Seize Rifles, Ammunition Hidden in Garri Sacks Near Border
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted six pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges concealed inside sacks of garri. The discovery was made during a routine patrol along the…
Man jailed 18 months for stealing motorcycle
An Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a 20-year-old man, Jelili Isiaka, to 18 months imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle valued at N700,000.
Isiaka…
Couple jailed 10 years for N52m church scam
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Kristen Uyanwanne, to 10 years imprisonment for using church to steal N52 million.
The court also…