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Police shooting of 28yo sparks outrage, protests in Delta
Widespread outrage has erupted in Warri and Effurun, Delta State, following the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi, an incident that has sparked protests and heightened tensions across the area. The unrest intensified after a viral video emerged showing the victim being shot in broad daylight by a police…
Read More »EFCC cleared Jerry Eze after six-month money laundering probe — Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the commission investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before exonerating him. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the Jerry Eze…
Read More »Ekiti court sentences two to death for armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday sentenced two men, Ojo Olasunkanmi, 31, and Obamoyegun Dele, 31, to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts were initially arraigned on January 31, 2020, alongside Adewale David, 36, who died during the course of the trial, on…
Read More »Court bars INEC from recognising ADC caretaker-led state congresses
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the authority to conduct…
Read More »EFCC raises alarm over rising cybercrime among Nigerian students
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the growing involvement of Nigerian university students in cybercrime, revealing that nearly six out of every 10 undergraduates are engaged in internet fraud. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Tuesday during the opening of the 8th…
Read More »Witness tells court suspects confessed to $6.23m fraud in Emefiele trial
The trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, continued on Tuesday as the 14th prosecution witness told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that suspects confessed to the fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23 million from the apex bank. Emefiele is standing trial before Justice…
Read More »Gunmen attack Ekiti church, kill pastor, abduct worshippers
Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti, in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting an unspecified number of worshippers. The attack occurred around 8:30 pm during a church programme, throwing the community into panic as residents expressed…
Read More »NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist hideouts in Mandara mountains
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a series of airstrikes targeting terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains, destroying key structures and logistics hubs used by insurgents. This was disclosed in a statement by the NAF spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, who said the sustained counter-terrorism operations have significantly weakened the ability…
Read More »ADC urges CJN to expedite supreme court judgment on leadership dispute
A faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria to ensure the prompt delivery of a Supreme Court judgment in an ongoing leadership dispute within the party. The appeal follows the decision of the Supreme Court last week to…
Read More »Police condemn killing of suspect in Delta, transfer officer for disciplinary action
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, describing the incident as a clear violation of its rules of engagement and professional standards. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, April 26, 2026, involved operatives attached to the Effurun Area…
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