In a dramatic twist to one of Nigeria’s largest financial scams in recent years, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Precious Williams, the embattled Director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, for allegedly orchestrating a sprawling Ponzi scheme that swindled over 3,000 unsuspecting Nigerians out of a staggering ₦13.8 billion.Williams,ContinueContinue reading “EFCC Slams Ponzi Queen With 14-Count Charge Over N13.8 Billion Mega Fraud in Rivers State”
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Chaos in Abraka: Delta State University Shuts Down Amid Deadly Clashes and Kidnapping Crisis
Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has indefinitely suspended all academic activities following a surge in violent clashes and a worsening wave of kidnappings that have plunged the university town into turmoil.The Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Asagba, announced the emergency suspension in an official statement released on Wednesday, citing rising insecurity and the need to protectContinueContinue reading “Chaos in Abraka: Delta State University Shuts Down Amid Deadly Clashes and Kidnapping Crisis”
Tragedy in Minna: Nine-Month Pregnant Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband — Police Arrest Suspect with History of Abuse
In a heart-wrenching incident that has plunged an entire community into mourning, a 24-year-old pregnant woman, Hauwa Isah, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Minna, the capital of Niger State. Disturbingly, Hauwa was just weeks—if not days—away from giving birth.Confirming the incident, the Niger State Police Command described the tragedy as bothContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Minna: Nine-Month Pregnant Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband — Police Arrest Suspect with History of Abuse”
🔴 Tragedy in Taraba: Governor Kefas Reveals Sister Was Killed by Police Escort, Not Bandits
In a heartbreaking twist to a months-old tragedy, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has revealed that contrary to earlier reports, his younger sister, Atsi Kefas, was not killed by bandits but was fatally shot by a police escort attached to their mother.The stunning disclosure came during a press briefing in Jalingo, where the governorContinueContinue reading “🔴 Tragedy in Taraba: Governor Kefas Reveals Sister Was Killed by Police Escort, Not Bandits”
Osun Government Launches Probe into Ipetumodu Monarch Over Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud
The Osun State Government has vowed to launch a full-scale investigation into Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, over damning allegations of fraud involving COVID-19 relief funds amounting to a staggering $4.2 million.Oba Oloyede, a United States-based accountant and information systems expert before his ascension to the throne in July 2019, is currentlyContinueContinue reading “Osun Government Launches Probe into Ipetumodu Monarch Over Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud”
“I Killed Her for Money Rituals” — Kwara Cleric’s Chilling Confession Shocks Court in Final-Year Student Murder Trial
A Kwara State courtroom was gripped by horror and disbelief on Wednesday as Abdulrahman Bello, an Islamic cleric, openly confessed to the brutal murder of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a promising final-year student, for ritual purposes. The startling revelation came during a tense session at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, presided over by JusticeContinueContinue reading ““I Killed Her for Money Rituals” — Kwara Cleric’s Chilling Confession Shocks Court in Final-Year Student Murder Trial”
Inferno of Rage: Abia Man Sets Family Ablaze Over Suspected Infidelity, Daughter Dies, Others Succumb to Injuries
In a heart-wrenching tragedy that has left the Abia State community in shock, a 40-year-old man, Mr. Udochi Amala, allegedly set himself, his wife, and their three children ablaze over unproven suspicions of infidelity. The horrifying incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday in Onicha Ngwa community, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.AccordingContinueContinue reading “Inferno of Rage: Abia Man Sets Family Ablaze Over Suspected Infidelity, Daughter Dies, Others Succumb to Injuries”
BREAKING: ‘Most-Wanted Kidnap Kingpin’ Nabbed by DSS at Abuja Airport While Attempting Hajj Escape
In a dramatic operation that stunned onlookers, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday arrested a notorious kidnapping suspect, Yahaya Zango, at the Hajj camp of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspect was caught during routine security screening as he prepared to join a group of Muslim pilgrims embarking onContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: ‘Most-Wanted Kidnap Kingpin’ Nabbed by DSS at Abuja Airport While Attempting Hajj Escape”
FCCPC Storms Aba, Shuts Down Fake Consumer Agency, Arrests Operator Over Impersonation and Fraud
In a dramatic enforcement operation that underscores its zero-tolerance stance against impersonation and consumer exploitation, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the operations of a fraudulent group masquerading as a consumer rights organisation in Aba, Abia State.The impostor agency, operating under the name Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN),ContinueContinue reading “FCCPC Storms Aba, Shuts Down Fake Consumer Agency, Arrests Operator Over Impersonation and Fraud”
Test Ride Turned Heist: Man Nabbed in Ekiti After Disappearing with Brand-New Motorcycle
In a dramatic twist of deception and eventual justice, operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have apprehended a suspected motorcycle thief, Abiodun Eniola, who cunningly disappeared with a brand-new motorcycle under the pretense of a test ride.According to police sources, Eniola had strolled into a motorcycle dealership in Iworoko-Ekiti, presenting himself as a genuineContinueContinue reading “Test Ride Turned Heist: Man Nabbed in Ekiti After Disappearing with Brand-New Motorcycle”
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