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The NSCDC apprehends 13 individuals suspected of vandalism and engaging in illegal mining activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has captured two individuals suspected of railway infrastructure vandalism and 11 others engaged in illegal mining activities. According to Comfort Okomanyi, the spokesperson for the FCT Command, the railway vandals were apprehended by the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure unit of the command…

Authorities in Ondo detain two individuals in connection with the disappearance of a baby and placenta.

The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals in connection with the disappearance of a newborn baby and the baby’s placenta in Isua, the headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government. The arrested suspects are identified as a 40-year-old herbalist named Akinjise Ifeoluwa and a 66-year-old grandmother of the missing baby, Oyewole Margaret. According to…

Two individuals have been charged for allegedly using a shattered plate to stab their neighbor’s eyes in Ondo.

The Ondo State Police Command has brought charges against a 42-year-old woman, Kemi Ayodele, in an Akure Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stabbing her neighbor with a broken plate. The accused, along with a man named Akerele Odunayo, 45, faced four counts, including conspiracy, assault causing harm, and attempted murder. The incident took place on…

Jigawa Police apprehend three individuals believed to be notorious car thieves.

Jigawa State Police Command operatives have apprehended three notorious car thieves and successfully recovered three stolen vehicles, according to a statement by the assistant spokesperson of the command, ASP Abubakar Isah, on Monday, December 11, 2023. One of the recovered vehicles belonged to Dr. Abdullahi Dogo, a Technical Adviser to the Governor of Jigawa State.…

Pastor Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Raping 16-Year-Old Girl In Port Harcourt

Prophet Christopher Phiri from the Supernatural Embassy Ministry has been brought before a court in Mangochi, Malawi, following his recent arrest on charges of sexually abusing his 16-year-old daughter. The arrest took place last week in the district, with Phiri facing defilement charges. Incriminating videos and images related to the alleged sexual abuse surfaced on…

A court has sentenced an internet fraudster to jail for defrauding victims across 13 countries.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted and obtained the conviction of Eze Harrison Arinze before Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Arinze was found guilty of defrauding 34 victims in 13 countries, amounting to $592,000. Arinze, who was re-arraigned on charges related to impersonation and obtaining under…

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