Author: Olamilekan

The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended two individuals in relation to a case of criminal collusion and store burglary at Kilimi Village, situated in the Michika Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, announced in a statement on Saturday that the arrests were made based on reliable intelligence regarding a break-in on September 5th, 2025, during which the suspects unlawfully entered a phone accessory retail shop and made off with valuable goods. “Responding promptly to the information, our operatives from the Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters acted swiftly to detain the suspects, who were found with stolen…

Billionaire entrepreneur Femi Otedola shared heartfelt advice with his daughter, Temi, and her partner, Mr. Eazi, during their wedding celebration. He lauded the couple’s affection and business acumen, referring to their partnership as “ordained from above.” Otedola encouraged Temi to give precedence to the marriage, suggesting she should “yield to the desires and whims of your husband.” He also praised Mr. Eazi, highlighting his business talents and anticipating a prosperous future for the duo. “You’ve found an incredible guy, a truly remarkable guy, a fortunate guy. He hails from a respectable family. One piece of advice I’ll share… you need…

Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has suffered the loss of another child. On Saturday, Chatta disclosed the passing of his son through an Instagram post. At 54 years old, he did not provide any specifics regarding the circumstances of his death, only sharing a picture of his son. He captioned it, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. “Oh Allah, You possess knowledge of all things. Rest peacefully, beloved son, champion.” Back in June of this year, Chatta reminisced about losing his first child, a daughter, many years ago. Chatta revealed that, at that time, he was unable to afford adequate medical…

An octogenarian woman residing in northern Japan has been defrauded of one million yen (approximately £5,000) after becoming a target of a complex online romance con involving a scam artist who posed as an astronaut trapped in outer space. Hokkaido authorities report that the victim connected with the fraudster on social media in July and cultivated an online romance with him. Impersonating an astronaut, the con artist ultimately convinced her that he was “in space aboard a spacecraft” and facing danger, asserting he urgently required funds to purchase oxygen. The woman, who lives independently, was led to transfer the money…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a notice for a Lagos-based entrepreneur, Olasijibomi Ogundele, in connection with alleged fund misappropriation and money laundering activities. In a wanted announcement endorsed by its Head of Media Relations, Dele Oyewale, and shared on its official X platform on Friday, the Commission urged anyone with reliable information regarding Ogundele’s location to step forward. The announcement stated, “The public is hereby informed that Olasijibomi Ogundele of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, whose image is displayed above, is sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in relation to an alleged case of fund misappropriation and money laundering. “Ogundele is a 44-year-old resident of Ori-Ade Local Government Area, Osun State. His last known residence is: G29, Banana Island, Ikoyi,…

A dramatic saga unfolds as a renter sells the landlord’s 4-bedroom duplex for ₦83 million and vanishes with the funds. This incident was reported by a Nigerian attorney known as @theomonilelawyer on TikTok. The lawyer noted that the renter had resided in the property for seven years. Additionally, he revealed that the tenant fabricated documents, including a deed of assignment, survey plan, and receipts from the Okota family, to persuade a buyer to acquire the property. Following the transaction, the tenant asked for a four-month extension to vacate, claiming he required time to find a new residence. The deception was…

The Police Command of Nasarawa State has verified the detention of a 22-year-old individual accused of attempting to kidnap three minors in Mararaba, located in the Karu Local Government Area. SP Ramhan Nansel, the spokesperson for the command, stated that the alleged perpetrator, named Aisha Hashiru, was apprehended on Thursday evening at the bustling Orange Market after alert members of the community raised an outcry while she allegedly tried to flee with the children. “She was on the verge of being attacked when the Divisional Police Officer of Mararaba ‘A’ Division deployed his team, protected both the suspect and the…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) authority has reported a tragic incident that resulted in at least four (4) fatalities on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway under the Mabushi bridge. The spokesperson for the Police Public Relations, Josephine Adeh, disclosed the unfortunate news through a statement released on Thursday. She detailed that the incident transpired when a grey Toyota Highlander, bearing the registration number ABJ 206 EC and operated by Emeka Ehekweme alongside his wife, was intercepted by three alleged troublemakers commonly referred to as agberos. According to her account, the assailants forcefully entered the vehicle near the Berger Junction in Utako, triggering a struggle over the steering wheel. She pointed out that the vehicle lost control, colliding with another parked Mazda before flipping into a bridge pillar. “The driver of the Highlander, his wife, and two of the attackers were pronounced dead upon arrival at the National Hospital, whereas a third assailant is currently undergoing treatment. The Mazda’s driver, identified as Suleman Mohammed, did not suffer any serious injuries,” stated the PPRO. She also mentioned that investigations into the details surrounding the…

The United States has allocated $32.5 million to Nigeria to combat hunger, mere months after US President Donald Trump halted the majority of assistance through the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID. The newly announced funding will deliver food aid and nutritional support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in regions affected by conflict, as noted by the U.S. mission to Nigeria in a statement released on Wednesday, September 3. According to the Mission, the grant will assist over 764,000 individuals across Nigeria’s northeast and northwest, including “additional nutritional enhancements for 41,569 pregnant and nursing women and girls, as well as 43,235 children via electronic food vouchers.” Nigeria is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis. Ongoing insecurity and cuts in funding have left northern Nigeria ensnared in “an unprecedented crisis of hunger” that could result in more than 1.3 million people going without food and compel the closure of 150 nutrition clinics in Borno state, Margot van der Velden, the World Food Program’s regional director for West Africa, stated in July. Additionally, in July, the WFP ceased food assistance across crisis-stricken West and Central African nations due to U.S. and other international aid reductions that are stallingits operations.

May Edochie, the separated spouse of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, is seeking ₦1 billion in damages from her previous attorney, Emeka Ugwuonye, charging him with slander, online harassment, and betrayal of trust. In a cease-and-desist correspondence issued via her legal team, Graylaw Partners, May accused Ugwuonye of disseminating false and damaging statements about her on his social media accounts. She characterized his behavior as a deliberate attack on her reputation and personal security. According to the correspondence, Ugwuonye’s posts “have been delivered in a tone and style that goes beyond mere slander, embodying mockery, unwarranted and harmful behavior, and spiteful…