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EFCC arrests 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, recovers exotic cars, others

EFCC arrests 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, recovers exotic cars, others

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested twenty three (23) suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects were arrested on Thursday May 12, 2022 at Apata, Jericho and Ire Akari Estate areas of Ibadan following credible intelligence on their alleged computer fraud-related activities. Sixteen of the suspects were indicted by forensic analyses carried out on their devices and the incriminating documents recovered from them. They are: Oluwole Oduwanye Kelvin, Adams Segun Ojo, Amuwo Oluwagbemi Oluwatobi, Theophilus Ademola Akinyele, Mimiola Olamide Victor, Ajayi Pelumi Pamilerin, Tolulope Adara Mati Timothy, Bamgbose Temitayo Abiodun, Ajibola Timilehin Isreal,…
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Kaduna Serving Councillor Arrested with AK-47 Ammunition Confessed He Was Bound To Deliver Firearm To Bandits – Police

Kaduna Serving Councillor Arrested with AK-47 Ammunition Confessed He Was Bound To Deliver Firearm To Bandits – Police

A serving member of the legislative council of the Soba local government area in Kaduna state has been alleged arrested with an AK – 47 rifles loaded with six rounds of ammunition. The police authorities in Kaduna state said he was intercepted on a motorcycle by operatives on patrol in Giwa Local Government Area. Kaduna Police spokesperson, Mohammed Jalige explained that in the course of the investigation, the councilor confessed he was bound to deliver the said firearm to bandits. The suspect Abdulrahaman Adamu represents kinkiba ward in Soba local Council and the incident occurred on the 9th of May…
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EFCC Arrests YahooYahoo Academy Owner, 16 ‘Trainees’ in Abuja, Recovers Charms, Others (Photos)

EFCC Arrests YahooYahoo Academy Owner, 16 ‘Trainees’ in Abuja, Recovers Charms, Others (Photos)

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Command of the EFCC, have arrested one Afolabi Samad, owner of a Yahoo Yahoo Academy in Abuja. The 24-year-old was arrested today May 12, 2022, in a sting operation alongside 16 of his students. The youngsters between the ages of 18 and 27 years were arrested at their hideout located in Peace Court Estate, Lokogoma, a suburb of Abuja. The owner of the alleged Academy rented the 3 bedroom flat for Three Million Naira to impact the tricks of cyber-frauds on his apprentices for undisclosed fees. Item recovered from the suspects include laptops, phones, charms…
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Alleged Blasphemy: Sokoto govt shuts down college over mob lynching of student

Alleged Blasphemy: Sokoto govt shuts down college over mob lynching of student

The Sokoto State government on Thursday ordered the closure of Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE) after a female student was mobbed and burnt alive after she was alleged to have made a blasphemous comment against Prophet Muhammed. The school is located at the Farfaru area in the Sokoto metropolis. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Isah Galadanci, in a statement, said the governor, Aminu Tambuwal, directed the Ministry of Higher Education to shut down the college following the incident. Mr Galadanci said the governor also directed the relevant security agencies in the state to commence an investigation into the remote…
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Sokoto: Female Student Set Ablaze For Allegedly Insulting Prophet Muhammad

Sokoto: Female Student Set Ablaze For Allegedly Insulting Prophet Muhammad

A yet-to-be identified female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State has been burnt to death by her colleagues for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW). According to SaharaReporters, the incident happened on Thursday morning when Muslim students dragged the demise out of her hostel and burnt her to death. Similarly in March 2021, some angry youths backed by leaders in Sade community in the Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State burnt a man identified as Talle Mai Ruwa, to death for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad. The aforementioned publication reported that Mai Ruwa was dragged away from…
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BREAKING: Girl Captured In Viral Sex Video With Dog Dies Of Infection

BREAKING: Girl Captured In Viral Sex Video With Dog Dies Of Infection

The young lady in the viral video having sex with a dog in the Lekki area of Lagos has reportedly died. Daily Independentonline learned that the lady simply identified as Mirabel, died on Monday at a private hospital in Yaba. A confidential medical statement at the hospital is said to have revealed that Mirabel died of canine brucellosis. An eyewitness said that the lady had been on admission since Sunday last week after she collapsed and went into a coma. The report said the deceased lady had to confess to the doctor when the test result showed that she was…
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Ebem Ohafia Community Groans As Gully Erosion Menace Worsens, Eze’s Palace Under Threat

Ebem Ohafia Community Groans As Gully Erosion Menace Worsens, Eze’s Palace Under Threat

The people of Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia Local government area of Abia State have called on the state and federal government to come to its aid following what it called a ravaging menace of erosion in the community. Our correspondent gathered that the palace of the paramount Ruler of Ebem kingdom and Kpoke 1, Ekeluogo Autonomous Community, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP) has also come under heavy threat as a result of development. The people say they are overwhelmed by the development, having exhausted their resources to ensure that it is brought under control but to no avail.…
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Umunneochi Leaders Of Thoughts Commend Orji Kalu Over Projects In Council Area

Umunneochi Leaders Of Thoughts Commend Orji Kalu Over Projects In Council Area

Some prominent sons and daughters of Umunneochi local government area of Abia State have commended the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for attracting development to their area. The leader of the group, Dr. Samuel Olekanma, applauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for facilitating quality projects across the council area during what they called "project verification tour" to ascertain the number of projects facilitated by the Chief Whip of the Senate. Olekanma said he mobilised the leaders of thoughts to "see for themselves" the projects attracted by the former Abia state governor now Senator representing Abia North senatorial…
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CRISIS: Police Take Over Abia PDP Secretariat

CRISIS: Police Take Over Abia PDP Secretariat

Heavily armed police personnel, Thursday morning, took over the state secretariat of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia located at Finbars Road Umuahia. The stern-looking security agents prevented staff and visitors from accessing the premises. One of them, on inquiries, said it was “an order from above”. When contacted by Vanguard, the Publicity Secretary of PDP, Hon. Fabian Nwankwo, said there was no cause for alarm. He said the party was observing one day of rest and asked party officials as well as workers to stay at home and rest. According to him the party officials and staff…
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One Love Foundation Boss, Chief Patrick Eholor, Backs Protest By Students Against ASUU Strike

One Love Foundation Boss, Chief Patrick Eholor, Backs Protest By Students Against ASUU Strike

The value of a country to much extent is placed on how educated their citizens are, year in and year out, billions are spent in education in a country that knows the value of education. As One Love Foundation President I stand with the current protest that is on going to end #ASUUSTRIKE. University should be placed as a too priority, our youth are willing to learn and push this country forward. As the president of this country you call the youth lazy yet you won't give them job or create an enabling environment for the youth to make money.…
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