The Brazilian defender Dani Alves has been detained on suspicion of sexually assaulting a lady in Spain. The alleged crime occurred on December 31 inside a Barcelona nightclub, according to the Associated Press. Now, Alves will appear before a judge, who will determine the charges. In Spain, the allegation of sexual abuse can encompass everything... Read More

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December 7, 2022

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D’banj arrested and detained by ICPC on charges of embezzlement

Oladapo Oyebanji, better known by his stage name, D’banj, has been arrested and detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). On Tuesday, the artist was taken into custody as ICPC agents closed in on him, prompting him to turn himself in at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. According to... Read More

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December 5, 2017

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ICPC detains suspended SEC DG, probes officials

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission on Monday detained the suspended Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo. What happened: Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun had suspended Gwarzo over alleged financial impropriety. The Head of Media Division, Abdulsalam Naif, and Head of Legal Department Anastasia Braimoh were also suspended.... Read More

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June 23, 2017

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North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier during his incarceration

North Korea has called itself the “biggest victim” in the death of Otto Warmbier who was detained for over a than a year and died a few days after coming home in a coma. In North Korea’s first reaction to Otto Warmbier’s death, Korean Central News Agency denies allegations that North Korea cruelly treated or... Read More

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June 20, 2017

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“It’s a total disgrace what happened to Otto Warmbier” | Trump mourns late North Korea detainee

President Donald Trump has once again condemned the brutality of North Korea that led to the death of Otto Warmbier, the 22-year-old honors student who died Monday in Cincinnati days after being released from North Korea in a state of “unresponsive wakefulness”. [Related] 22-year-old student freed by North Korea cannot speak or move – U.S... Read More

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June 20, 2017

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22-year-old American student released from North Korea dies

U.S College student who was released from North Korea last week after he spent 17 months in prison and more than a year in a coma died on Monday at an Ohio hospital where he was receiving treatment. New York Times reports the Warmbier family released a statement, saying Otto died at 2:20 p.m on Monday. The... Read More

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April 3, 2017

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We will invade Kirikiri Prisons if detained UNILAG students are not released – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS) has said it would invade the Kirikiri Maximum Prisons if a Special Offences Mobile Court in Lagos does not release 13 UNILAG students currently being detained. NANS President, Chinonso Obasi on Monday said the organisation will relocate its headquarters to the Kirikiri Maximum Prisons. He said, “After a painstaking... Read More

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March 4, 2017

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UPDATE: Omojuwa released, thanks FG for help

by Dolapo Adelana The South African authorities have released social commentator, Japheth Omojuwa. Omojuwa, who was detained by the country’s border police was released following the intervention of the Federal Government. Omojuwa thanked the special assistant to president Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Tolu Ogunlesi, head of Digital Communications for... Read More

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February 8, 2017

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DSS detains 5 officials for brutalising teachers

The Department of State Security (DSS) has detained five of its personnel for allegedly brutalizing teachers at the Federal Government Girls College in Calabar. It was learnt that they were being detained in the cell of the Cross River State Command of DSS in Calabar. A source said the arrested officials were not authorized to... Read More

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November 16, 2016

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See list of Shi’ites allegedly detained by the police after Monday clash

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites said it lost over 100 of its members during the clash with policemen in Kano on Monday. The police had said 8 shiite members were killed and a police officer but the group in a statement quoted by theCable insisted that over 100 of its members... Read More

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February 22, 2016

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Former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro in EFCC custody

Former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Moro was on Monday taken in for questioning, alongside a former Permanent Secretary and a director over N650 million immigration recruitment scandal. In March 2014, over 6 million applied for 5,000 immigration jobs, following the nationwide advertisement... Read More

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January 13, 2016

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Release Metuh within the next 48 hours – PDP tells EFCC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the Federal House of Representatives has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for the release of its spokesman, Olisa Metuh. Metuh was arrested and detained by the agency last week Tuesday for allegedly receiving N400 million from the former National Security Adviser... Read More

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September 13, 2015

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Senator Barata finally speaks, says he was never detained in Saudi Arabia

Senator Hassan Barata, a former chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has finally reacted to allegation that he was detained in Saudi Arabia. He denied media reports that he was arrested and detained in Saudi Arabia over false claims. A report by The Nation said that when Barata was arrested and questioned, he claimed to... Read More

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September 11, 2015

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Senator reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia

Senator Hassan Barata, who is a former Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has reportedly been detained in Saudi Arabia. A report by The Nation said that when Barata was arrested and questioned, he claimed to be an employee of the Nigerian Embassy, a claim which was later found to be false. Barata, is believed... Read More

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January 6, 2014

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Terrible: 5 police officers arrested for ‘renting out gun to kidnappers’ in Imo

by ‘Jola Sotubo Five police officers in Imo have gotten on the other side of the law after they were accused of aiding the operation of kidnappers. The suspects, which have among their number the armourer of the New Owerri division, are alleged to have rented out a police-issued AK-47 rifle to a gang of... Read More

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November 28, 2013

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Showdown in little Benin: Militants demand Asari Dokubo’s immediate release, threaten to take action

by ‘Jola Sotubo The arrest and detention of former militant and Niger Delta activist, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has continued to generate controversy in the country. The development has caused his brothers-in-arms, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF) to speak up in his defence. The organization has issued a threat and a... Read More

November 15, 2013

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120 Anambra state election observers arrested and detained

According to a press release by lawyer and activist, Mr Festus Keyamo, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Mohammed Katsina, ordered the arrest and detention of 120 accredited independent national electoral commission observers who are to observe the Anambra State Governorship election taking place this Saturday. Find the press release below… We... Read More

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August 21, 2013

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To protect or to slam? Policeman detained in China after allegedly hurling a baby on the ground

A policeman in China has been arrested after he allegedly hurled a baby to the ground, local officials say. The officer, Guo Zengxi, from the city of Linzhou in China’s central Henan Province, was on his way to a karaoke bar after drinking with friends on the evening of July 20, state news agency Xinhua... Read More

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August 18, 2013

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BUSTED: Woman arrested for stealing another customer’s money in bank

by Oge Okonkwo A 27-year-old woman who confessed to being a prostitute and also a graduate from the college of education has been arrested by the Delta state police command in Asaba, for allegedly stealing the sum of N700,000 from a new generation bank where she operates a current account. According to sources, it was learnt that... Read More

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August 6, 2013

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: EFCC quizzes detained Rivers House Leader

Govt protests alleged plan to change charges against lawmaker With Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives visiting Port Harcourt to quiz the detained Majority Leader of the House of Assembly, the crisis in Rivers State seems to be taking a new shape. The deployment of EFCC operatives, to observers of the political row, signposts... Read More

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April 16, 2013

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‘Bromide’ publication: 2 Leadership journalists charged with 10 counts of forgery

Tony Amokoedo and Chibuizor Ukaibe, the Leadership Newspaper journalists who were re-arrested and detained by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) yesterday, have been slammed with a ten count charge of forgery. The journalists were dragged before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Both of them were arrested last week for publishing... Read More

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Former Barcelona Defender Dani Alves detained for sexually assaulting a woman at a club

D’banj arrested and detained by ICPC on charges of embezzlement

ICPC detains suspended SEC DG, probes officials

North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier during his incarceration

“It’s a total disgrace what happened to Otto Warmbier” | Trump mourns late North Korea detainee

22-year-old American student released from North Korea dies

We will invade Kirikiri Prisons if detained UNILAG students are not released – NANS

UPDATE: Omojuwa released, thanks FG for help

DSS detains 5 officials for brutalising teachers

See list of Shi’ites allegedly detained by the police after Monday clash

Former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro in EFCC custody

Release Metuh within the next 48 hours – PDP tells EFCC

Senator Barata finally speaks, says he was never detained in Saudi Arabia

Senator reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia

Caught in the act: Father arrested for impregnating 14-year-old daughter in Lagos

Terrible: 5 police officers arrested for ‘renting out gun to kidnappers’ in Imo

Gov. Lamido’s sons: Detained bankers freed after money laundering investigation

EFCC releases detained Jigawa Government officials

Showdown in little Benin: Militants demand Asari Dokubo’s immediate release, threaten to take action

120 Anambra state election observers arrested and detained

To protect or to slam? Policeman detained in China after allegedly hurling a baby on the ground

BUSTED: Woman arrested for stealing another customer’s money in bank

#InCaseYouMissedIt: EFCC quizzes detained Rivers House Leader

‘Bromide’ publication: 2 Leadership journalists charged with 10 counts of forgery

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