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Police arrest suspected killers of Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka
by Azubuike Azikiwe Suspects in the murder of Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command. Last month, a stray bullet hit and killed…
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Meet the man who tamed Nigeria’s most lawless city – @TundeFashola profiled by UK’s @Telegraph
by Jewel Stephen Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola has been profiled by UK news platform, 'The Telegraph', over his accomplishments in transforming Lagos and most recently, his leadership in…
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Nigeria is destination for electronic devices stolen in South Africa’s malls
by Chidi Okoye South Africa's police say Nigeria is the destination for many of the electronic devices stolen in mall robberies across South Africa. Over the last few months, there has been a…
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Sad: Gunmen kill General Oneya’s daughter in Delta
by Iyobosa Omorogie The daughter of the former Military Governor of Kano State, Brigadier Dominic Oneya was reportedly killed by gunmen yesterday at the JW Junction on Ovie Palace Road, Effurun,…
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Police say these 2 men rob cab passengers in Lagos (PHOTO)
by Isi Esene Two armed robbery suspects were recently arrested and paraded by operatives of the operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeji, Lagos. The two suspects simply identified…
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19-year-old wife of armed robbery suspect in trouble for exposing husband (PICTURED)
by S'ola Filani A 19-year-old wife with a child less than two weeks old, Kate Olowu is presently in trouble for exposing her husband, who is a robbery suspect, to…
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‘Alhaja Ilorin controls our operation’ – Armed robbery gang confesses (PHOTO)
by 'Jola Sotubo Two men suspected of being armed robbers have spoken out about their female leader after they were arrested in Oyo. The duo were arrested while passing through…
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Nyanya bus hijack update: It was a case of armed robbery – NSCDC reveals
by Zara Mustapha More details have emerged concerning the hijacking of a school bus in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. According to online newspaper Premium Times, the hijack attempt on Tuesday…
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My anger is people don’t travel with enough cash – Armed robbery suspect (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido A 28-year-old man, Uchenna Otingwu who is allegedly in the habit of dispossessing travellers of their valuables and cash has been arrested by the police as he…
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Family business: Man, 65, and his 3 sons arrested for armed robbery in Delta
by 'Jola Sotubo An elderly man in Delta has been arrested by the police along with his three sons on allegations of armed robbery. The four unidentified suspects were apprehended…
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Why I joined armed robbery gang – Arrested pastor reveals
by 'Jola Sotubo File photo Operatives of the police force in Lagos have arrested four persons, including a pastor and a doctor, on suspicion of armed robbery. The gang, specialized,…
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‘Alhaja Faith’, the ‘Queen of robbers’ who robbed with ‘Godogodo’ dies in Lagos
by 'Jola Sotubo Godogodo A woman suspected of being a notorious armed robber has died while in the custody of the police in Lagos. The suspect, simply called Alhaja Faith…
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‘My girlfriend made me do it’: Man arrested for raping 5 young boys in Benin
by Oge Okonkwo A 33-year-old man , Justine Olise was arrested and paraded by the police in Benin for allegedly raping 5 boys, all minors between 10 and 15. Olise…
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Cross-border robbery kingpin, Hamani Tijani dies in prison
The 42-year- old Hamani Tijani, a suspected cross-border robbery kingpin, died on Sunday after suffering partial stroke for nine months at the Kirikiri Maximum Prisons in Lagos. DSP Biyi Jeje,…
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BUSTED: Court arraigns 4 soldiers for raping 7 prostitutes in Abuja
by Oke Efagene File photo A prosecution witness, Olamide Olayemi, said the 4 dismissed soldiers charged with rape of 7 commercial sex workers in Abuja, left their guard duty-post to…
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2 suspects arraigned for robbing man of mobile phones
by Oke Efagene Sunday Meku, 27, and Michael Daniel, 26, have been arraigned before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere, for allegedly robbing a man, Isaac Ezoh, of his belonging…
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No time: Man sentenced to death in Katsina, then tries to kill himself in court
by 'Jola Sotubo A man who was sentenced to death by a court in Katsina was restrained by wardens after he tried to take his own life. Aminu Ibrahim was…
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‘I’m not a robber, I only give them information’ – Robbery suspect (PICTURED)
by Adeola Balogun Police officers in Lagos have arrested one suspected member of a gang of robbers believed to have killed 3 officers during a foiled robbery attempt. Nonso Egbuzobi,…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Massive inferno on Benin-Ore road started after armed robbery attack – FRSC
by Adeola Balogun A massive inferno resulting from multiple car accidents yesterday caused commotion on the Benin—Ore-Lagos Expressway. Chaos was said to have erupted after an attack by armed robbers…
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4 armed robbers, 2 policemen dead after failed bank robbery in Lagos
by 'Jola Sotubo Ayobo in the Ipaja area of Lagos was yesterday the scene of a shootout between heavily armed robbers and police officers on security duty. The robbers, who…
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Man jailed 21 YEARS for stealing motorcycle in Ibadan
by Akan Ido Saheed Sodaji, 28, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for conspiring to rob a man of his motorcycle. Sogaji was found guilty by an Ibadan…
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TRAGIC: Armed robbers shoot MTN staff, ‘Keke NAPEP’ operator dead in Enugu (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)
by 'Jola Sotubo An attack by robbers in Enugu State has left two persons dead while many others sustained different degrees of injury. The two deceased persons have been identified…
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“Police caught us because we ignored the oracle’s instruction” – Armed robbery kingpin (PICTURED)
Kingpin of a notorious robbery gang operating in Ore axis of Ondo State, Sunday Odina has confessed that his late grand father who was a great herbalist encouraged him to…
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2 men to die by hanging for kidnapping and robbing a magistrate
by 'Jola Sotubo Two kidnappers in Delta State have received the highest punishment possible for their crime of kidnapping a magistrate. Saidu Haruna and Raphael Egwuba, were sentenced to…
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One dead, 3 policemen injured as armed robbers attack filling station in Bauchi
by Adeola Balogun File photo A robbery attack on a petrol station in Bauchi State has left one person dead and others injured. The attack occurred around the Federal Low-Cost…
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‘I’m not an armed robber, I’ve sold only 30 stolen vehicles’ – Suspect (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has in its custody a man who claims that he is not an armed robber but a…
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BUSTED: 6 suspected cultists arraigned for robbery, attempted murder in Imo
by Adeola Balogun An Owerri Chief Magistrate Court has had six suspected cult members paraded before it on charges of armed robbery and attempted murder. The suspects aged between19 and…
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2 farmers arraigned in Benue for armed robbery
by Adeola Balogun Two Benue State farmers have been remanded in prison on suspicion of armed robbery. Aondoakura Ukor and Terwase Zakaa,who hail from Adikpo in Kwande Local Government Area…
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Terrorism: Boko Haram kills 3 people, demand N1m from Borno traders
Following the dislodgement of Boko Haram camps in some parts of Borno State by troops which had forced many of the terrorists to scavenge for food from villagers, the terrorists…
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Police arrest 5 people in Benue for robbery and raping a 15-year-old girl
by 'Jola Sotubo Five suspects in Benue State have been apprehended by the police on suspicion of committing a variety of crimes. The suspected criminals include a three-man gang, the…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy