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Man remanded for allegedly stealing cemetery facilities

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A Sharia Court in Kano State on Thursday remanded a 25-year-old man, Hassan Adamu, for stealing 15 cemetery iron signboards from a cemetery. The police charged Adamu, who resides in Unguwar Dabai, in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano with criminal trespass and theft. The defendant pleaded

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Truck driver in court over alleged dangerous driving

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 August 2024 0

A truck driver, Aminu Ibrahim, 43, was on Thursday arraigned in an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court, Osun, over alleged dangerous driving and disobedience to road safety ordinance. The Police Prosecutor, ASP Jacob Akintunde told the court that the accused committed the offence on Aug 20. , at about 4:00 p.m , around Kings University area in […]

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Alleged N160,000 fraud lands 2 brothers in court

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 August 2024 0

Two brothers – Oluwatoyin Nejo, 45, and Oworinde Nejo, 50, on Thursday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, over alleged N160,000 fraud. The defendants, a mechanic and farmer respectively, of no fixed addresses, are facing a three-count charge of misdemeanour, assault and Advance Fee Fraud. The prosecutor, Insp. Ayodeji Omoyeigha, told […]

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Labourer docked for allegedly stealing ram worth N85,000

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A labourer, Abubakar Ibrahim, 30 on Thursday, appeared before a Sharia Court sitting in Kano for allegedly stealing a ram worth N85,000. The defendant, who lives in Kofar Wambai, Kano Municipal is charged with theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Abdullahi Wada, told the court that the complainant, Yusuf Yakubu who also resides in Koçar Wambai […]

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Farmer remanded over alleged possession of firearms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 August 2024 0

A farmer, Mr Imoter Tarkighir was on Friday remanded for alleged criminal trespass, intimidation and unlawful possession of firearm. The Magistrate, Mr Kelvin Mbanongun did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. Mbanongun ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Makurdi Correctional Centre as investigation continues. He then adjourned the […]

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EFCC nabs 14 suspected fraudsters in Makurdi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 August 2024 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Directorate on Wednesday August 21, 2024 arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation along Federal Lowcost Housing Estate Makurdi, Benue State. Their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud. The suspect are: Austine Okwori,

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Estate agent docked for alleged N190,000 house rent scam

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 August 2024 0

An Estate agent, Robinson Eyibowa, who allegedly obtained the sum of N190,000 from a prospective tenant, under false pretences, on Thursday appeared at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court. Eyibowa, 57, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a two- count charge of fraud and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp Edet Ekpo, told the court […]

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2 remanded for allegedly robbing man of his motorcycles

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered two men, Ibrahim Muhammed and Muhammed Tukur, to be remanded in an Ibadan correctional facility for allegedly robbing a man of his motorcycles. The duo, whose addressees were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and robbery. The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, did not take the plea of […]

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Lagos: RRS nabs vandal removing LED stud light

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

Operatives of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) around 10:00 a.m on Friday arrested a suspected vandal removing LED road stud light on the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge. The suspect, Mubarak Abdullahi (18), living in Makoko had, at the time of his arrest, removed 10 of the LED road stud light screwed to the road […]

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Man, 37, docked over alleged N3.4m school fees theft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A 37-year-old man, Mosuro Hammed, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly converting N3.4 million meant for payment of a lady’s school fees to another purpose. Hammed whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and stealing. The defendant pleaded not guilty […]

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Woman begs court to save her from ill-tempered hubby

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A food vendor, Shakirat Oguntade has prayed a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to grant her prayer for divorce from her estranged husband, Ganiu. Oguntade in her petition told the court: “my life took a turn for the worse since I moved in with Ganiu because of his temper. ”He is hot tempered […]

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Electricity Agency officials in trouble over alleged N1.85bn fraud

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to arrest three officials of Rural Electrification Agency for failure to appear in court for their arraignment. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, gave the order for the issuance of arrest warrant against the officials; Emmanuel […]

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Trader jailed 1 month for stealing clothes worth N32,000

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Friday, sentenced a 19-year-old trader, Aliyu Ibrahim to one month imprisonment for stealing clothes worth N32, 000. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the defendant after he pleaded guilty to theft. The magistrate, however, gave the convict an option to pay N10, 000. READ ALSO: Politicians won’t go to […]

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Police arrests suspected armed robbers, recover weapons in Delta

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe In a series of successful operations carried out by the Delta State Police Command, several suspected armed robbers have been apprehended, and a significant cache of weapons has been seized, including Beretta pistols and a locally made cut-to-size gun. According to a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP […]

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EFCC arraigns 3 men for allegedly stealing Access Bank’s N3.5bn

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing the sum of N3.5 billion from Access Bank. The three men are Michael Igbomins, David Onyeike and Moses Iruolaje, on two counts of stealing and retention of proceeds of crime. The defendants, whose residential addresses […]

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Oyo courts jail 36 internet fraudsters in Ibadan

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of thirty-six (36) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justices Uche Agomoh and E.U. Akpan of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State; Ladiran Akintola, K.B. Olawoyin, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi of the Oyo State […]

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Labourer jailed 2 years for stealing motorcycle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A Zuba Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, sentenced a 27-year-old labourer, Bashir Sule to two years imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle. Sule who resides in Area 1, Zuba, Abuja, had pleaded guilty to a charge of theft levelled against him The convict after his guilty plea begged the court for leniency. The Magistrate, Abdulazeez Mohammed sentenced […]

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Man, 33, arraigned for allegedly stealing car worth N2m

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A man, David Oluwole, 33, was on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla valued at N2 million. Oluwole, whose address was not provided, was charged with stealing. He pleaded not guilty, when the charge was read to him. The Prosecutor, Insp. Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that […]

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Police Arrest 21, Including 3 Chinese Nationals, in Illegal Mining Bust

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2024 0

In a significant crackdown on illegal mining operations, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended 21 individuals, including three Chinese nationals, in Azam village near Nasarawa State. The arrests, including that of a community leader, came as part of a concerted effort by security agencies to combat various criminal activities such as kidnapping and

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Community Leader Benjamin Justice Soghie Leads Efforts to End Cult Violence in Edo State

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2024 0

Benjamin Justice Soghie, a seasoned leader and benefactor who has through the years shown dedication to community development, has been tasked by local community leaders in Edo State to help stem the widespread cult-related violence that has claimed many lives in the state. His task follows a string of horrific crimes of violence, including recent […]