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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.
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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.
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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.
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Award-Winning dpa Photographer Anas Alkharboutli Killed in Syria Airstrike
Renowned photojournalist Anas Alkharboutli, 32, was killed in an airstrike near Hama, Syria, while covering the latest fighting in the country.
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NCS arrests officers in viral assault video, deepens investigation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has identified and arrested two officers in Seme Command for their involvement in the assault of members of the public, captured in a recent video!-->…
South African Woman Sentenced to Life for Husband’s Murder
Faith Nongcebo Ntombela, a 44-year-old court employee, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating the murder of her husband, Captain Zwelakhe Ntombela, an officer with Durban!-->…
13-Year-Old Sues UK Parents Over Forced Deportation to Africa
A 13-year-old boy has filed a lawsuit against his UK-based parents, accusing them of forcibly deporting him to Africa under the pretext of addressing concerns about alleged gang!-->…
Herbalist Faces Prosecution After Shooting Self Testing “Bulletproof”…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced plans to prosecute Ismail Usman, a herbalist who accidentally shot himself while testing a self-made "bulletproof" charm.
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Police Arrest Suspected Fraudster Over Alleged ₦320 Million Scam
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has apprehended Chinedu Ngwaka, a self-proclaimed licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, for allegedly defrauding a company of ₦320!-->…