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YNaija December 17, 2024

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians; Naira redesign was approved, Currency recolouring resulted – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians Naira redesign was approved, currency recolouring resulted - El-Rufai Wike absent as Atiku meets Rivers PDP Stakeholders in Abuja LASTMA issues travel advisory ahead…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 27, 2017

Ondo Police say they are battle ready for criminals in the state

Considering the increasing level of insecurity, the Ondo Police Commissioner, Olugbenga Adeyanju Friday, warned criminal-minded elements in the state to relocate. He particularly urged youth in Igbotako, Okitipupa local government…

Azeez September 22, 2017

How we will stop oil theft through DNA fingerprints – FG

The Federal Government has said it would start conducting deoxyribonucleic acid finger-printing of the country’s crude oil to apprehend criminals at the end of the year. Minister for Science and Technology,…

Azeez May 12, 2017

Fulani herdsmen killing innocent Nigerians are criminals – Sultan

by Azeez Adeniyi Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar has said Fulani herdsmen killing innocent people are criminals. Abubakar said this while peaking at the 2017 National Security Summit on…

Itunuoluwa April 17, 2017

US Immigration and Customs arrests double under Trump

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 21,362 immigrants, mostly convicted criminals, from January through mid-March, compared to 16,104 during the same period last year, according to statistics requested by The…

Azeez April 16, 2017

Easter: Jesus had a habit of being around criminals – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to show love to one another this Easter, irrespective of tribe and religion. Osinbajo made the call on Sunday during an interview with…

Oludolapo Adelana November 16, 2016

Nigeria and Italy sign criminals extradition pacts

The Federal Government has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) bordering on mutual assistance in criminal matters, transfer of sentenced persons and an extradition treaty with the Government of the…

Oludolapo Adelana October 28, 2016

The Voice Nigeria winner A’rese recovers SUV stolen by criminals

A'rese Emokpae, winner of The Voice Nigeria has recovered her Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) stolen by some criminals on Friday. Writing on her Instagram page, ankemokpae, she said, "So my car was just…

Azeez October 10, 2016

Killer herdsmen should be treated as criminals, Sultan tells FG

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar on Monday said killer herdsmen are criminals and should be treated as such. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2-Day Annual Pan-Northern…

Op-ed Editor September 9, 2016

Thread: Governor Ambode is leading the #WarAgainstRape

On Thursday, a lady shared her heartwrenching story of her ordeal in the hands of police officers. In the light of that, the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode, is determined to…

Mazi Emeka July 2, 2016

DSS scores major victory against miltants

The Department of State Security Service (DSS), on Thursday, disclosed that it has scored a major victory against militants in the Niger Delta region. According to a statement signed by…

Mazi Emeka June 28, 2016

How militants attacked Ogun deputy governor’s entourage

Officials of the Nigerian Army and the Police Force were on Monday engaged in a 20-minute gun battle with militants when the Ogun Deputy Governor, Yetunde Onanuga, visited the Ebute-Ibafo in…

Mazi Emeka June 25, 2016

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Wike may give amnesty to cultists

In a bid to curtail the excesses of criminals, Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, disclosed that his government was working out ways to create an amnesty programme for…

Mazi Emeka May 29, 2016

Buhari’s 6 most controversial statements since he became president

If there's one recurring theme since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, it's his ability to make controversial statements that are often times misinterpreted, taken out of context or too literally.…

Dele Benjamin April 25, 2016

‘Niger Delta militants will be treated like criminals’

The Joint Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, will 'resist and crush' criminals parading as Niger Delta militants. Commander, OPS, Maj. Gen. Alani Okunlola, said on Sunday that…

Op-Ed Editor February 9, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari, the criminalisation of Nigerians and the limits of presidential gaffes

In his recent trip to London and at an interview with The Telegraph, President Muhammadu Buhari made a sweeping criminalisation of Nigerians when he declared thus: "Some Nigerians claim is…

Kolapo Olapoju February 7, 2016

Buhari says Nigerians have a reputation for crime… Ben Bruce replies with #IAmANigerianNotACriminal

A hashtag- #IAmANigerianNotACriminal, is currently trending on Twitter, as a result of the comments of President Muhammadu Buhari, in a recent interview with the Telegraph UK. The President was quoted…

Ada Igboanugo June 2, 2015

Police uncover fake currency factory in Ibadan

A place in a remote village of Ibadan, where thousands of fake pounds, euros, dollars and other foreign currencies were being produced, has been discovered by the police. According to…

Op-Ed Editor August 16, 2014

Opinion: Dear President Jonathan, kindly retire so you don’t lose everything

by Perry Brimah Dear Sir, I wish you seriously think about this. You have succeeded in deeply dividing the nation along all type of lines. This you will be remembered…

July 31, 2014

Buki Otuyemi: Rape goes both ways (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi I recall hearing a story when I just got into the university, about how a bunch of ladies raped a randy lecturer that had been sexually harassing…

March 9, 2014

Opinion: We must take a closer look at these Confab delegates

by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye Instead of Ladoja, Alamesgia, Odili, Bode Goerge etc going to CONFAB, why not recall Ibori from Prison to lead the talk? While not wake Lawrence Anini…

January 22, 2014

Ejigbo assault: Family of sodomized women get compensation

by 'Jola Sotubo Mild solace has finally come the way of the family members of the women assaulted in the infamous Ejigbo incident. [READ: Shocking video shows mob sodomizing naked…

January 19, 2014

Naked women assault: Ejigbo sodomy suspects arrested in Oba’s palace

by Adeola Balogun It seems that justice might finally be done in the case of 2 women assaulted and sodomized by a gang of men in Ejigbo. [READ: Shocking video…

January 12, 2014

BUSTED: Nigerian arrested in India after illicit drugs fell off his scooter in an accident

by 'Jola Sotubo A Nigerian resident in the Goa area of India has been arrested after he was found in possession of illicit drugs. The unidentified male Nigerian was said…

January 5, 2014

‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

by 'Jola Sotubo A number of Nigerians being detained in India have protested against officials in the country for delaying their deportation process. The Nigerians, numbering about 20, caused a…

January 3, 2014

2 ex-inmates arrested for robbing Niger prison 6 days after their release

by 'Jola Sotubo Two criminals have paid a surprise visit to a Niger prison which once housed them. The duo are said to have broken into the armoury at the…

November 22, 2013

SHOCKING: Boko Haram ‘shoots man in the head for refusing to deny Christ’ (WATCH)

This man, Habila Adamu, was shot in his head after he refused to deny Christ by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria. But he survived and he shared his experience with…

October 15, 2013

Not quite an expected homecoming: Hundreds of Nigerian prisoners to be sent home to serve out sentence

Hundreds of Nigerian criminals will be sent home to serve out prison sentences under a deal set to be struck by ministers within weeks. Talks are continuing into reaching a…

August 29, 2013

BUSTED: Police smash criminals’ hideout in Abia, arrest 20

by Adeola Balogun Police in Aba have achieved a major breakthrough in their attempts to quash crime in the state. Men of the police force attached to the Ariaria Division…

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