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Oludolapo Adelana November 18, 2016

NDLEA seizes 5,000kg of cannabis in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said it had seized 5,000kg of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. The…

Oludolapo Adelana November 13, 2016

RRS arrests man for blackmailing females with nude pictures

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Michael Atanda, who has been threatening to expose nude pictures of four ladies on…

Oludolapo Adelana November 11, 2016

Kidnapped Akwa Ibom politician regains freedom

Former Chairman of Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Amaete Ntuk, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen has regained his freedom, Vanguard reports. Ntuk was said to have been…

Oludolapo Adelana November 10, 2016

Police arrest 70-year-old man for raping 8-year-old girl

The Police in Ogun has arrested a 70-year-old man, Gabriel Akindele, for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl, The Punch reports. The accused lured the victim who is said to be deaf…

Oludolapo Adelana October 29, 2016

After releasing victims, kidnappers abduct those who paid ransom

Members of a dreaded kidnapping gang terrorising residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers have been apprehended, The Punch reports. Nine members of the gang were apprehended on October 12, 2016 by the operatives…

Oludolapo Adelana October 6, 2016

Robbery suspect arrested while raping male victim

A robbery suspect, Ebere Nwankwo was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly attacking and raping a male victim in the Lekki area of the state. According to The Punch,…

Oludolapo Adelana September 24, 2016

Man arrested for raping 15-year-old daughter in Lagos

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested a man for raping his 15-year-old daughter. This is contained in a statement released by the Police via its Twitter account, @PoliceNF_News dedicated…

Oludolapo Adelana September 23, 2016

EFCC arrests one of its detective for demanding N15m bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its detectives for allegedly receiving a N15m bribe from a lawmaker who is currently under investigation. This is contained…

Oludolapo Adelana September 23, 2016

EFCC arrests 2 internet fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two men Egbedayo Semilore, 26 and Elijah Jeremiah, 29 for alleged Internet fraud. This is contained in a statement issued on…

Oludolapo Adelana September 22, 2016

Lagos court sentence 2 men to death by hanging

A High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday sentenced two men to death by hanging, Vanguard reports. Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye sentenced the convicts, 20-year-old Charles Friday, and Chidiebere Ani, 21 for…

Oludolapo Adelana September 21, 2016

EFCC arrests man for N12m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 arrested a businessman, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N12,150,000…

Oludolapo Adelana 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…

Oludolapo Adelana September 12, 2016

Enugu police arrests 6 notorious armed bandits

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested six bandits that have been terrorising residents of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the State. Spokesperson for the Command Ebere Amaraizu told the…

Oludolapo Adelana September 11, 2016

How Nigerian pilgrim excreted ‘N10m’

The 55-year-old female pilgrim, Binuyo Basira Iyabo arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) last week, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has excreted the remaining wraps…

Oludolapo Adelana September 9, 2016

90-year-old man arrested for crime committed 20 years ago

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday arraigned a 90 year-old retired Soldier, Chief Damian Onwu, and a pastor before a chief magistrate court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital…

Oludolapo Adelana September 9, 2016

I was robbed but they didn’t steal my sense of humour – Basketmouth

Popular comedian Basketmouth has confirmed reports that he and members of his family were robbed. The comedian who was robbed in the early hours of Wednesday morning appreciated all those…

Oludolapo Adelana September 5, 2016

Police arrests suspect who robbed Lekki residents with toy gun

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old suspected robber, Moses Akpan, for allegedly robbing residents of Oniru, in the Lekki area of the state with a toy gun, The Punch reports. Upon…

Oludolapo Adelana September 3, 2016

Police arrest brothel-running ‘prophetess’ in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command on Friday paraded a prophetess for allegedly running a prostitution ring, using teenagers, Daily Post reports. Idowu Olupinla, 54, the founder of a white garment, Adura migba…

Oludolapo Adelana September 3, 2016

NDLEA arrests 55-year-old female pilgrim with cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has arrested a 55-year-old female pilgrim, Binuyo Basira Iyabo, to Saudi Arabia with cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In her…

Oreoluwa Peters September 2, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘Govt should consider the death penalty for rapists’ (WATCH)

Rape is such an hideous crime that many believe stiffer punishments should be issued out to rapists considering the effect it has on the victims is devastating. On today's #30Days30Voices,…

Oludolapo Adelana September 2, 2016

Gunmen murder former Ondo PDP LGA chairman

Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Friday assassinated a former local government caretaker committee chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State,…

Oludolapo Adelana September 2, 2016

Man flees after killing step mother in Akwa Ibom

25-year-old Edikan John has allegedly killed his stepmother in Esit Urua community, in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to The Punch, the suspect killed the woman…

Oludolapo Adelana August 31, 2016

4-man robbery gang arrested in Yaba

A four-man gang have been arrested by men of the Anti-Robbery Squad of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba. According to The Punch the suspects – Akin Ayotunde, Isaac Ogbonna, Sola Dede…

Oludolapo Adelana August 29, 2016

Man sets wife and daughter ablaze over property

A man who killed his wife and daughter by setting them ablaze is currently on the run. The deceased, a 43-year-old teacher, Gbemisola Edward, and her 11-year-old daughter, Dolapo, were…

Oludolapo Adelana August 27, 2016

‘I invested $3,000 in the deal…’ | Woman, 51, arrested with heroin (PHOTO)

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 51-year-old woman in possession of 180 grams of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. According to the NDLEA…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 26, 2016

Opinion: Naming your dog after anyone is not a crime

by Izuchukwu Aniagu Aguani Names are used for identification and during introductions. It can also be used for canonization and reverence. And specifically for our dogs, names can be used…

Azeez August 26, 2016

Police parade 30 suspected cultists in Rivers

In its bid to tackle crime, over 33 suspected criminals have been paraded by the Rivers State Police Command. Commissioner of Police in Rivers state, Francis Odesanya while parading the suspects,…

Mazi Emeka August 18, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria is a failed state

I’ve published versions of this before, first on my now defunct blog in 2010. Then on Daily Times, and YNaija in 2011. The most recent reiteration was on Olisa.TV in…