Month: March 2025

Lagos POS Operator Absconds With ₦17 Million, Faces Court Charges

LAGOS – A 24-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Shamsudeen Ishiaka, has been accused of defrauding five colleagues of ₦17 million. The case was brought before the Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, where Ishiaka pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and theft. Prosecutor Inspector Bassey Sunday informed the court that Ishiaka allegedly collected the money through […]

Outrage as Police Kill 18-Year-Old in Ekpoma Checkpoint Shooting

The Edo State Police Command has come under fire following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Chinedu Abimbor at a checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Wednesday after Abimbor, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, failed to stop when flagged down by police officers. “The young man’s refusal […]

Okpebholo Suspends Safety Team Over Toddler’s Death, Says “Justice Will Be Served”

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) following the tragic death of a two-year-old child caused by the reckless actions of its members. The suspension, announced in a statement on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, came after mounting complaints of extortion, harassment, […]

NAF Airstrikes Kill Two Notorious Bandit Leaders in Katsina

KATSINA – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated two notorious bandit kingpins, Gero (Alhaji) and Alhaji Riga, in a precision airstrike targeting terrorist hideouts in Katsina State.The Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, confirmed the successful operation in a statement on Friday, March 14.“The Nigerian Air […]

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