Crime

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

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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 […]

Crime

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 […]

Crime

Landlord in court for disconnecting tenant’s water, electricity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

A 64-year-old landlord, Samuel Famakinwa, who allegedly disconnected electricity and water supply from a tenant’s apartment, was on Wednesday brought before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant is facing a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace and unlawful disconnection. The prosecutor, ASP Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that the defendant

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Businessman docked for allegedly receiving stolen property

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

The police, on Thursday, arraigned a businessman, Mr Ikenna Sunday, before a Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving stolen property. The Prosecution Counsel, Chinedu Ogada, told the court that the complainant, Mr Chukwudi Aladi, of Compass Aluminium Company Limited, Dei-Dei, reported the theft case at Zuba Police Station. Ogada told the court […]

Crime

Student, 23, jailed 6 months for stealing cell phone

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

A Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, on Thursday, sentenced a 23-year-old student, David Alami, to six months imprisonment for stealing a cell phone, worth N110,000. Alami was convicted and sentenced after pleading guilty to the theft charge. The Judge, Saminu Suleiman, however, gave him an option of N30,000 fine and ordered him to pay the […]

Crime

Lawyer arraigned for alleged failure to produce suspect

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 42-year-old lawyer, Kunle Ologundudu, was on Thursday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for failing to produce a suspect he stood surety for, in a case of alleged property damage valued at N2bn. Ologundudu, whose address was not given, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and attempt to pervert […]

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Man, 37, docked over alleged shop- breaking, N560,000 cash theft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 37-year-old man, John Nelson has appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged shop-breaking and theft of N560,000. The defendant, whose residential address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of Breaking, entry and stealing. The prosecutor, Insp Christopher Okoliko, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on […]

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Man to die by hanging for car robbery

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a man, Emmanuel Iwuno, to death by hanging for robbing a motorist of Toyota Highlander. Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe convicted Iwuno for armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Abike-Fadipe also sentenced Iwuno to 21 years in prison for conspiracy to commit robbery. She held that prosecution sufficiently […]

Crime

Cleaner docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N780,000

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 29-year-old cleaner, Rakiya Garba gas been arraigned before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for stealing N780, 000 belonging to her employer, Hajiya Aisha Sadiq. The defendant, who resides in Malali Kaduna, was charged with breach of trust and stealing. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told […]

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Police arraign labourer over alleged N1.2m theft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 24-year-old labourer, Henry Ubong, was on Thursday arraigned before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing armored cables valued N1.2 million. The defendant who resides at Ayanikoti Street, Oworonshoki, Lagos, is being charged with stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. Samuel Isholala, told the court that Ubong committed the offence on Jan. 6 at the […]

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Cleaner jailed 8 months for stealing 428 litres of diesel

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A Tinubu Magistrate Court, on Thursday, sentenced a 27-year-old cleaner, Edward Obi, to eight months imprisonment for stealing 428 litres of diesel worth N486,646 from his employer. The convict pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency. Delivery Judgment, Magistrate A.T Omoyele, held that she convicted and sentenced the suspect based on […]

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Salesgirl docked for alleged N1.1 million fraud

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 32-year-old sales woman, Sandra Ehiawaguan, was on Thursday docked before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for fraudulently obtaining the sum of N1.1 million from a customer under false pretences. Ehiawaguan who resides at Folarin Street, Mushin, was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses and stealing. She, however, pleaded

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Court sentences man to 30 months imprisonment for raping 3-year-old

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

An Ado- Ekiti High Court, has sentenced 20 -year- old Seun Olarewaju to 30 calendar months imprisonment for the offence of rape on a 3-year-old girl. The convict was arraigned before Justice Adeniyi Familoni on June 6, 2022 on a one count charge of rape. According to the charge, that Olarewaju, on Aug. 6, 2021 […]

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Court remands man, girlfriend for alleged adultery in Kano

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano has ordered the remand of Aliyu Yakubu, 24 and Aisha Sani,19, at the Correctional Centre for alleged adultery. The duo, who reside at Sauna Quarters Kano and Hotoro Yandodo Quarters Kano, are being charged with criminal conspiracy and adultery. The Prosecutor, Miss Khadija Aliyu, told the court that […]

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3 women docked over alleged N712,800 fraud in Ondo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

Three women in Ondo State, who allegedly defaulted in payment of a total of N712,800 loan, were on Thursday, dragged before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrate’s Court. The three women, Funmilayo Oke, a farmer, 30; Morayo Coker, a trader, 50; and Ajoke Tobi, trader, 40; are facing three-count charge bordering on felony and advance fee fraud. […]

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Driver charged with involuntary manslaughter of 9 people

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

An Ikeja High Court has ordered the remand of one Ketu Asikpata for alleged involuntary manslaughter of nine people. Asikpata was arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala on a nine-count charge of involuntary manslaughter. He, however, pleaded not guilty. Lagos State counsel, Mr. Ola Azeez, had told the court that Asikpata committed the offence on Jan. […]

Metro

Brent trades above $80/brrl amidst Middle East tensions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 December 2023 0

Global oil benchmark Brent hovered above $80 a barrel on Wednesday amid jitters over global trade disruption and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following attacks on ships by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures were up $1.07, or 1.4%, at $80.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude […]

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Man jailed 3 months for stealing cell phone

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 December 2023 0

A Dei-Dei Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Tijani Abdullahi to three months imprisonment for snatching another man`s cell phone in a motor park. Abdullahi of Yimi Zuba Abuja, had pleaded guilty to a count charge of theft and begged the court for leniency. The Judge, Saminu Suleiman, gave the convict […]