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Ado Aminu May 10, 2021

The term ‘Kito’ diminishes the gravity of crimes committed against the LGBT+

At the beginning of the journey to go meet his year-long virtual friend, Ahmed, 24-year-old student, was apprehensive about the possible worst-case scenario that could happen by the end of…

Azeez December 31, 2017

Buratai orders investigation into alleged extortion by soldiers

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has launched an investigation into alleged extortion of motorists by soldiers on the Maiduguri-Gamboru Ngala road in Borno state. Director of Army Public Relations, Sani…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 30, 2017

The Thread: How SARS forcefully extorted N15,000 from me

The issue of intimidation by those responsible for the protection of others did not begin today. It has been an ongoing problem. When a story is told, the people at…

Op-ed Editor September 20, 2017

The Thread: Kevin Hart did not cheat. He was raped

Last week, Kevin Hart came clean and apologised for cheating in order to escape the hammer in form of a woman who wanted to extort him for millions of dollars…

Ezinne July 4, 2017

The Thread: Is this the Nigerian police interpretation of “wealth must change hands”?

Yes, we are aware the Nigerian police is underpaid and ill equipped. Yes, we are very well informed that in order to make ends meet- or keep their ogas in…

Oludolapo Adelana January 6, 2017

Extortion: ICPC returns N4.7m to 952 FUNAAB students

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has indicted the authorities of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Ogun State for extortion. The commission has also…

Roqeebah August 31, 2016

Extortion of motorists: LASTMA officer becomes scapegoat

Onipede Olusegun, a former official within the cream and wine wearing law enforcement agency, LASTMA, has been shown the door by Lagos State on allegations of extortion. Onipede was about his…

Kolapo Olapoju January 29, 2016

How EFCC operative extorted $150k from military officers involved in arms fraud

Abdulrahman Mohammed Biu, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, who's a deputy detective superintendent, has been arrested for extorting $150,000 from military officers involved in the ongoing…

December 17, 2013

“I was handcuffed and chained for 10 days: How female doctor ‘was tortured by the police’ in Rivers

by Adeola Balogun A doctor living in Rivers has taken the state police command to court over allegations of torture. Chinyere Emeka Precious, who resides in Port-Harcourt, the state capital,…

September 27, 2013

Caught in the act: Another set of policemen recorded in Anambra extorting money from a motorist (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Extortion of innocent citizens by men of the Nigerian Police Force continues unabated as another video showing officers demanding money from a motorist in Anambra surfaces online.…

February 25, 2013

Summoned: KAI officials to explain how woman lost 6-month pregnancy in their hands

by Chi Ibe credit:Punch Investigations into the claims that a woman lost her unborn child while in detention at the Lagos state Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI office for going to…

September 13, 2012

Extortion: NYSC DG accuses inspectors of “unwholesome practices”

by Akan Ido The director general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia yesterday blamed the perceived lack of discipline among corps members on inspectors of the…

July 18, 2012

#LagosLife: Scavengers remanded in prison for illegal entry into dumpsite

by Isi Esene According to PM News, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) dragged five scavengers to a Lagos court for allegedly entering a refuse dump site at Igando,…

February 27, 2012

Shell Nigeria Ogoni Case: US Supreme Court fixes hearing

By Lekan Olanrewaju The U.S. Supreme Court has said it will on Tuesday listen to arguments from parties on allegations of abuses perpetrated against the people and environment of Ogoniland.…

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