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YNaija September 20, 2022

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom; FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransomFG will review minimum wage, says NgigePolice parade ex-DSS officer, 9 suspects over bullion van robbery in AbiaNnamdi Kanu’s health…

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…

YNaija NewsRoom May 21, 2018

#YNaijaEssays: Robbery and Fraud – Nigeria’s favourite side hustle

Last weekend, the internet went crazy about Yahoo boys, after information surfaced on the internet that some suspected yahoo boys had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Tolu November 22, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé knocks Taylor Swift off to become Highest Paid Woman in Music; Tiwa Savage quashes pregnancy rumours | More

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled through the night - and are certain to buzz all day today. Beyoncé is 2017's Highest Paid…

Tolu November 21, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Burna Boy invited by police over Mr 2Kay’s robbery; Wizkid is a daddy again? | More stories

Here's everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Burna Boy questioned over Mr 2Kay's robbery Dancehall…

Azeez August 16, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] That ‘shameful’ occurrence at an Edo Hospital

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel There was a news report by Punch Newspapers recently, of a protest by patients and their caregivers at the Edo Central Hospital in Benin against alleged…

Azeez July 6, 2017

‘Panel identifies police officer who released billionaire kidnapper Evans in 2006’

The Policewoman who has been accused of aiding the release of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans in 2006 has been identified, The Nation reports. According to the…

Omoleye Omoruyi June 18, 2017

Police arrests Fulani herdsman for raping 22-year-old woman for 3 days

A 22-year-old Fulani herdsman, Abubakar Mojumba, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police for the alleged kidnap and rape of a 22-year-old woman, Sadiat Musa. He was said to have…

Azeez June 17, 2017

How I led my gang to hijack bullion van with N200m – Billionaire kidnapper, Evans

More revelations of the criminal activities of dreaded billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudi Onuamadike popularly known as Evans have continued to surface since his arrest. The suspect has disclosed that he and…

Azeez May 10, 2017

Just In: ‘Suspected herdsmen attack travellers on Abuja-Keffi expressway’

by Azeez Adeniyi Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday attacked travellers on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Punch reports. According to the news platform, the robbery took place at about 10am on the…

Oludolapo Adelana March 7, 2017

Robbers attack bank, kill policeman, 4 others

by Dolapo Adelana A dare-devil robbery gang has reportedly killed five persons in Ogbagi Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State following a robbery attack on a…

Azeez January 11, 2017

French police release 3 of 17 arrested over Kim Kardashian’s robbery

The French Police has released 3 out of 17 people who were arrested in connection to the robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris last year. A judicial source on Wednesday…

Azeez January 9, 2017

16 people arrested over robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris

Sixteen people have been arrested in connection to the robbery of Kim Kardashian-West in Paris, France, BBC reports. According to the report, there arrest was aided by DNA traces found on the…

Oludolapo Adelana December 27, 2016

No robbery occurred at Calabar Christmas village – Cross River govt.

The government of Cross River has denied reports in many national dailies that singer Kiss Daniel was robbed at the Calabar Christmas village. In a statement signed by the Senior Special…

Oludolapo Adelana November 26, 2016

Police arrest bus conductors for car theft

The Lagos Police Command has arrested two bus conductors, 22-year-old Lateef Sodiq and 21-year-old Tunde Lawal for robbing a motorist of his Honda saloon car, The Punch reports. The duo were arrested…

Azeez November 21, 2016

Suspected killers of ex-FIRS boss’ mum arrested

The Edo State Police command said t has arrested three suspects connected to the robbery and murder of Grace Omoigui, the mother of a former Chairman of the Federal Inland…

Oludolapo Adelana October 13, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Fire outbreak kills twins in Ogun | Cash dictates justice in the judiciary – Sagay | 4 women accuse Trump of sexual assault

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Cash dictates justice in the judiciary - Prof. Sagay - YNaija 4 women accuse Trump of sexual assault - YNaija Fire outbreak…

Oludolapo Adelana October 13, 2016

Ogun police arrests 3 robbery suspects

The Ogun Police Command has arrested three suspects of a robbery/kidnapping gang that has been terrorising residents in the Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu axis. According to the spokesperson for Zone 2 Command, Onikan,…

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,…

Azeez September 13, 2016

Armed robbers raid Onazi’s Jos home, beat father

Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi's residence in Jos was on Monday attacked by armed robbers. According to reports, four-man robbery gang carted away valuables including a Toyota Highlander and an undisclosed…

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Azeez September 10, 2016

Group condemns arrest, detention of Abubakar Audu’s son

A political group, the Audu/Faleke Political Organisation on Friday condemned the arrest and detention of Mohammed Audu, son of former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu for alleged robbery and homicide.…

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…

Azeez August 11, 2016

54-year-old woman, 6 others arrested for robbery in Lagos

The Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos State, has arrested six-man gang of armed robbers which allegedly hijacked trucks at gunpoint in different parts of Ondo, Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states.…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 5, 2016

Muslim cleric who specializes in car theft, nabbed

A seasoned car thief met his waterloo when he was apprehended by men of the Lagos state Police Command after he allegedly tried to steal a Toyota Camry from a…

Azeez July 22, 2016

SHOCKING: 22 teenagers arrested in Lagos for robbery, stealing

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 22 teenagers for robbery and stealing. The suspects were allegedly arrested in separate incidents of…

Isime Esene July 20, 2016

Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

by Usman Alabi There is no denying the fact that the city of Lagos has for so long been menaced by the phenomenon of hawking in various shades and manifestations.…

Ada Igboanugo June 21, 2016

‘It is true that I stole… but I didn’t take away my loot’ – Robber

22-year-old Jamiu Labara didn't waste the court's time at the Lagos Magistrate when he abruptly pleaded guilty to the offences read out to him, save for one. Labara was arrested over…

Kolapo Olapoju March 5, 2016

How ‘jobless ex-militants’ orchestrate kidnappings, robberies in Lagos

Although unconfirmed, it is believed that unemployed Ijaw/Ilaje ex-militants and militiamen may be behind the spike in crime rate, within the Lagos metropolis. Intelligence reports made available to Punch Newspapers,…

Adebayo Emuleomo January 29, 2016

Robbery gang write Lagos communities ahead of revenge attack (READ)

Residents of Ojo and Badagry local government areas have been thrown into a state of utter panic following the letter recently addressed to them by a feared and notorious robbery…

Janeth J October 13, 2015

Robbers in military fatigues raid 3 banks in Festac, engage Police in gun battle

Robbers clad in military uniforms engaged the police in a gun battle, during the raid of three banks on 4th avenue in Festac town on Tuesday morning. The shootout between…

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