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October 25, 2016

PDP kicks over arrest of Abati, Bala Mohammed

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed its grievance over trhe arrest of two of its members, former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed and the former Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued on... Read More

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October 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Reuben Abati in EFCC custody | Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide | Nigeria loses N127b yearly to cybercrime

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu – YNaija Senate to probe alleged diversion of polio funds –YNaija Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide – YNaija Reuben Abati in EFCC custody – YNaija Scavengers set 17 vehicles ablaze in Anambra – Vanguard Anxiety... Read More

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October 24, 2016

EFCC arrests ex-FCT minister Bala Mohammed

In continuation of its crackdown against persons who served under the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Mohammed. According to Premium Times Mohammed is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency in Abuja. Details and... Read More

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October 24, 2016

Nigerian Army issues warning to persons aiding Boko Haram activities

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it has arrested 21 persons aiding the activities of the terrorist group, Boko Haram in North East Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman who said profiling and investigation of the suspects have started. The army also warned all others aiding the group... Read More

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October 22, 2016

Police arrest woman who bought 2-month-old baby for N450,000

The Police in Akwa Ibom has arrested one Rose Edward for allegedly buying a two-month-old baby for N450,000. According to the State Police Command’s spokesperson, Cordelia Nwanwe a doctor, Eneyo Nyang was also arrested in connection to the crime. The mother of the baby, Comfort Effiong said she sold the baby due to hardship. “I... Read More

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October 22, 2016

Kaduna police arrest seven suspected armed robbers

The Police in Kaduna State on Saturday said it has arrested seven suspected armed robbers in the state. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Aliyu Usman, the suspects were arrested at Unguwar Sarki and Narayi in Kaduna metropolis. He said the police is still making efforts to arrest one of them who is still... Read More

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October 20, 2016

EFCC plans to rearrest me, Fani-Kayode cries out

Former Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says he has uncovered a plot by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him on trumped-up charges. Writing on his Facebook page on Thursday Fani-Kayode said the anti-graft agency is acting on the orders of the Presidency. The statement read, “I have been reliably informed... Read More

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October 14, 2016

NJC releases full statement on judges arrest

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has described the arrest of judges by the Department of State Services (DSS) as an attempt to denigrate and humiliate the judiciary. In a statement released on Thursday the NJC said the actions of the security agency was uncalled for as it berated them for intimidating the judiciary. Read the... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Judges’ arrest: Afe Babalola, Fayose condemn DSS

A senior Advocate of Nigerian (SAN), Chief Afe Babalola, and the Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, have condemned the arrest of several judges across the country by the Department of State Services (DSS). Both men spoke on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti capital while laying the foundation of the state new High Court complex. Afe Babalola... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Cash dictates justice in the judiciary – Prof. Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) on Wednesday said it is sad that the Nigerian judiciary is one where cash now dictates justice in the country. Sagay made this disclosure while reacting to the arrest of some judges by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the weekend.... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Fidel Albert: The DSS has done absolutely nothing wrong

by Fidel Albert Sometimes it is quite impossible to describe the disgust you feel in having to respond to absurd comments on your facebook wall. You see, this evening I posted my unalloyed support for the DSS in raiding houses of Judges and finding what I hear is evidence of corruption. Some people have called me names... Read More

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October 8, 2016

BREAKING: DSS invade houses of Supreme Court judges

The houses of two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justices Walter Onnoghen and Sylvester Ngwuta – as well as two judges of the Federal High Court, Justices Adeniyi Ademola and Nnamdi Dimgba, were invaded by operatives of the Department of State Services. According to The Punch the raid occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning as... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Police arrest 25 suspects for attack on station in Benue

Twenty-five persons have been arrested by the Benue State Police Command for the attack on Igumale Police Station in the Ado Local Government Area of the state. During the attack on Sunday afternoon, some police officers were killed by gunmen on motorcycles who also carted away arms from the station. The Benue State Police Public Relations... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Army kills 3 armed bandits, arrests electric cable vandal (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has killed three armed bandits in Kaduna state. The troops also arrested one electric cable vandal, as it cleared out cattle rustlers in its raid. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman. The statement read, “In continuation of the clearance operations against suspected... Read More

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September 16, 2016

Police arrest former Boko Haram spokesman in Sen. Ndume’s house

A former spokesman of terrorist sect, Boko Haram Ali Sanda Umar Konduga, also known Al-Zawahiri, has been arrested by the police in the house of Senate leader Ali Ndume, according to Sahara Reporters. Konduga who was recently released from prison after serving three years and is believed to be mentally unstable snuck into Ndume’s house on... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Just In: Lagos Police arrests robbers who attacked Onazi’s home

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the armed robbers who attacked and robbed Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi’s family in their Jos home. The robbers were apprehended in the Epe area of the state. The footballer shared the information on his Twitter account. He said, “The 5 armed robbers that robbed my family home... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Lagos Police arrests 65 for corruption, abuse of power

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 65 policemen for various offences in the last one month. According to the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, the arrests were made in different parts of the state by the ‘Anti-Extortionist Squad’ in the command. Owoseni said the squad took the action in... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Group condemns arrest, detention of Abubakar Audu’s son

A political group, the Audu/Faleke Political Organisation on Friday condemned the arrest and detention of Mohammed Audu, son of former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu for alleged robbery and homicide. In a statement by the spokesperson for the group, Duro Meseko, the group alleged that there is a plan to manipulate the judiciary with regards to the... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Police arrest human trafficking syndicate in Delta state

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a human trafficking syndicate who had been operating in Asaba and Okpanam communities, and rescued 12 out of the 15 children unharmed, according to Leadership. Police image maker in the state, Celestina Kalu who confirmed the arrest said three other suspects were on the run. She said,... Read More

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September 8, 2016

Why we arrested ex-Gov. Audu’s son – Police

A spokesperson for the police in Kogi state have given reasons why Mohammed Audu, son of late governor of the state and other members of the family were arrested, Premium Times reports. According to the source simply identified as ASP Ovye, the family members were arrested by the police for alleged “culpable homicide, robbery and mischief”.... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Another blogger gets picked up by security operatives

A blogger, Iroegbu Emenike has been arrested by the Department of State Security Services in Akwa Ibom state. The publisher of the online news medium Abia Facts was picked up on Tuesday at about 1pm. In a press statement released on Wednesday by the Convener, Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD), Inibehe Effiong, the blogger was whisked... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Ex-militant, Avengers kingpin arrested in Delta (PHOTOS)

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected economic saboteurs, and a suspected kingpin of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the Army, Colonel Sani Usman. The statement reads, “Troops of 222 Battalion /Sector 1 Operation DELTA SAFE, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Boko Haram: DSS releases wanted journalist, Ahmad Salkida

The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has released Ahmad Salkida, the Nigerian journalist declared wanted by the Nigerian Army for having links with the Boko Haram terrorist group, according to Premium Times. Salkida was arrested on Monday by DSS operatives when he arrived Abuja after his visa to the United Arab Emirates expired. According to sources... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Police arrest land grabbers for alleged murder

The Ogun State Police Command says its men have arrested two land grabbers suspected to have murdered one Taofeek Bakare in Sango Ota. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspects – Sharafa Adeyemi and Sunday Jamiu – were arrested at about 3am on Wednesday after policemen from the Sango Area Command... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Gov. Dickson ‘orders arrest’ of opposition loyalist over Facebook comments

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday allegedly ordered the arrest of a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonah Okah over criticism against him. According to SaharaReporters, Okah had made a comment on Facebook on the arrest of Chief Accountant of the Bayelsa State government, Richie Etonye and also criticized the governor. APC governorship candidate Timipre... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Opinion: Why Pres. Buhari is linked to Joe Chinakwe’s case – A rejoinder

by Inibehe Effiong I read the dismissive and unsatisfactory reaction of presidential spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu to the worrisome and ferociously contested case of Mr. Joachim Foretemose Iroko Chinakwe as published on his social media accounts, specifically on Facebook and Twitter, in the evening of Thursday the 25th day of August, 2016. Mallam Garba Shehu... Read More

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August 26, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Woman explains why she locked a four year in a cage A 28-year-old woman, Mary Matthew, has said that she locked a a 4 year old girl in a caged because of witchcraft and the child’s HIV status 2. Jega advises Buhari and Nigerians The... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Cyber Stalking: Blogger sues EFCC over arrest and detention

Blogger, Abubakar ‘Abusidiqu’ Usman who was arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on August 8, 2016 has dragged the Commission to court accusing it of violating his fundamental rights. Usman who is the publisher of the online news platform, Abusidiqu explained his ordeal while in EFCC custody saying he believes he is being... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Exclusive: The true story of my arrest by the EFCC – Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman

by Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman Shortly after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released me from detention last week Tuesday, I said I was going to tell the story of my arrest especially against the backdrop of the claim by the anti-graft agency that I was arrested on ‘’offences bordering on cyber stalking.’’ Today, I... Read More

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