Hel|
21
May, Wednesday
6°C
Current Location
Tag: ransomTag: <span>ransom</span>
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Kidnappers of Oronto-Douglas’ sister demand half a billion naira ransom
by Oge Okonkwo Kidnappers of Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the sister to the Presidential Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas were said to have made their demand of N500 million ransom. [READ:How…
Read More
Edo judge abduction: Kidnappers finally speak out, demand N200 million ransom
by 'Jola Sotubo Perhaps after hearing of concerns documented in the news on Monday at their silence , like clockwork, the kidnappers of Edo State Judge, Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa have…
Read More
Insecurity: Kidnappers of Edo judge yet to make contact, JUSON plans protest
by Adeola Balogun The kidnapping of Justice Daniel Okungbowa of Edo State has been cause for much concern to the citizens of the state moreso since there has been no…
Read More
“I was locked in the toilet for over a week” – Kidnap victim recounts his ordeal (PICTURED)
by Adeola Balogun A kidnapping syndicate in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos state has been dismantled by the Lagos State Police Command. Suspects apprehended during the operation have been identified…
Read More
Why human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome is still being held by kidnappers
by Oge Okonkwo According to sources close to the abducted human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, the top legal practitioner has not yet been set free by his kidnappers due to the…
Read More
Bad market? Anglican church vows not to pay ransom for kidnapped Archbishop’s release
by Adeola Balogun In a firm stance against kidnapping and ransom paying, the Anglican Communion has stated that it will not pay a single dime to secure the freedom of …
Read More
How my greedy husband kidnapped our son for N5 million ransom – Wife narrates
by Oge Okonkwo An estranged wife, Titi Jamil, on Monday pleaded with the Ikeja Customary court to grant her a divorce from her husband, Ahmed Jamil, on the grounds that…
Read More
SCAM: Casket seller ‘kidnaps himself’, demands N2 million ransom from relatives (PICTURED)
The suspects, Samuel Ani (right) and Oluchi Faith Ogbu by Oge Okonkwo Luck ran out on one Samuel Ani, a casket seller, native of Ugwuaji in Enugu South Local Government…
Read More
Police recover N1.5 million ransom paid to kidnappers, arrest 3
by Oge Okonkwo File Photo: Police Part of the ransom paid by employers of the five construction workers kidnapped on August 23 have been recovered by the Bayelsa state police…
Read More
Report: Mike Ozekhome’s abductors demand N150 million
Following the kidnap of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, his driver and an All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain…
Read More
3 kidnapped female teachers regain freedom in Edo
by Akan Ido The three female teachers, Patience Osadoplor, Momodu Aisha and Patience Oroghene who were abducted at Orhogbua Primary School, Ekehuan, village, Edo state have been freed. The teachers were kidnapped…
Read More
Kidnappers demand N50 million ransom for 3 teachers in Edo
by Oge Okonkwo Kidnappers of the three female primary school teachers, Patience Osadolor, Momodu Aisha and Patience Oroghene at Orhogbua Primary School at Ekenwan village, Edo State are demanding for a ransom…
Read More
Terrible: Kidnappers abduct mother of 2, demanding N24 million ransom
by Chisom Ukaegbu Kidnappers are at it again, and this time its a member of staff of the Ajose-Adeogun, Victoria Island branch of Hyundai Motors Nigeria Ltd. Reports state that…
Read More
Disturbing: 3 corps members kidnapped in Rivers
Three corps members have been kidnapped in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at the Corpers’ lodge in Ogonokom Community Secondary school, Abua/Odua local government area. The state Police Public Relations Officer,…
Read More
Kidnapped Briton regains freedom in Aba, returns to the UK
by Akan Ido Nora Mankel, a Briton who was kidnapped at Umunkiri village in Obingwa local government area of Abia State in April by unknown gunmen, has regained her freedom. Mankel…
Read More
Abducted former minister, Shettima Ali Monguno regains freedom
by Akan Ido Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno has been freed by his captors. Reports say the 87-year-old educationist and community leader returned to his home this morning under tight security…
Read More
Toni Kan: Before I am kidnapped
by Toni Kan We must participate in securing our selves or the next time you open the newspaper it might be your own face you see in the metro section…
Read More
Exclusive: “The hackers are just being funny” – Blogger, Ladun Liadi speaks on hacking (SCREENSHOT)
by Isi Esene The official website of the Nigerian Entertainment Today was compromised on April 18, with many observers wondering what might be the motive of the hackers until information…
Read More
Suspect in Bamigbetan’s kidnapping case commits suicide during police raid in Lagos
by Rachel Ogbu One of the suspects who allegedly kidnapped Chairman, Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has committed suicide at a hotel along Old Ojo road, Agboju, Lagos.…
Read More
Kidnapped Lagos Local council boss released after a reported N20 million ransom payment
by Isi Esene Kehinde Bamigbetan, the chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), who was kidnapped on Monday by unknown men has been released. Bamigbetan was abducted while on…
Read More
#DumbDumber: How female kidnap gang member was arrested in Delta
by Isi Esene Sandra Agbonya, a female member of a kidnapping syndicate has been arrested by the police with other members of her gang while attempting to withdraw ransom money…
Read More
How we kidnapped Okonjo-Iweala’s mother and shared ransom money – Suspect (PICTURED)
A former servant at the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, where the mother of the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was kidnapped has told PUNCH…
Read More
Kidnapped ACN national vice-president, Chuddy Nwike found dead
by Akan Ido The body of Chuddy Nwike, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) National Vice Chairman who was abducted on March 19 in Anambra, has been found in Agbor,…
Read More
N60 million: Amount kidnappers demanded for US returnee in Lagos (PICTURED)
by Chi Ibe Kemisola Ogunyemi credits: Punch 29-year-old, Kemisola Ogunyemi was kidnapped after returning home from the United States to bury her mother. Although the initial ransom was N60 million, the family was…
Read More
Nkiru Sylvanus kidnapping: Police, SSS parade ex-MOPOL officer, 5 others (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Six suspects were yesterday paraded by the police and the State Security Service for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of actress, Nkiru Sylvanus. The suspects paraded…
Read More
“Can you marry someone you’ve not seen for 3 months?” – VP’s aide denies Nollywood’s Nkiru Slyvanus
by Rachel Ogbu Since Nollywood actress, Nkiru Slyvanus was released after a kidnapping deal went burst, rumours that she secretly married the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to the vice-president on Media and Publicity,…
Read More
Hyundai paid N30 million kidnap ransom for 6 of its workers – Bayelsa police
by Rachel Ogbu Bayelsa state police have revealed that about N30 million was paid as ransom to free six Hyundai workers kidnapped in December, 2012. South Korean firm Hyundai paid a ransom…
Read More
Smart or dumb? Driver kidnaps self in Edo, collects ransom to pay swindlers
by Iyobosa Omoregie The police in Edo state have arrested a 28-year-old driver, Henry Alwansedo, who allegedly masterminded his own kidnap in order to extort money from his employer. Edo…
Read More
08068113653, 08168837108, and 2 more: Delta police release kidnappers’ cell phone numbers
by Akan Ido Osemeke Kingsley who has been on the police wanted list in Delta State for the past two years has finally been arrested. According to reports, the suspect…
Read More
Okonjo-Iweala kidnap: “We didn’t take part in paying a ransom” – Police CP
… As villagers protest abduction of their children New leader bolts with N1 million… Police arrest kidnapper days after forming new group ---------------------------- The 10-man kidnap gang, which abducted Prof.…
Read More
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy