CRIMEBEAT

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed plans to extradite Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to Nigeria to face terrorism-related charges. In a statement released on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealed disturbing levels of corruption in Nigeria’s power sector, which he claims would evoke public outrage. Olukoyede said, “As we speak, we are grappling with electricity. If you see some of the investigations we …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – An unidentified commercial bus driver reportedly set himself, his vehicle, and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on fire. The incident occurred during an alleged attempt by the driver to evade arrest for a traffic violation. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the event, stating …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives has officially addressed allegations of assault involving Alex Ikwechegh, the representative for Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The incident, which gained widespread attention, involved a viral video showing Ikwechegh allegedly assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. In the video, Ikwechegh …

…As Government Delegation Visits Family of Late Student ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has ordered the closure of Obada Grammar School in Obada, Idi-emi, following the tragic death of Master Monday Arijo, a Senior Secondary School (SS2) student. The decision comes after authorities arrested and suspended …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, has issued a formal apology after an incident in which he assaulted an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who was delivering a package to him on Sunday. The apology, titled “A Statement of Regret and Commitment …

…Driver Narrates Ordeal FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, is now in police custody following an alleged assault on an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who had gone to deliver a package to him in Abuja. The incident reportedly …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has boldly stated that corruption in Nigeria is a deeply rooted fraternity that cannot be eradicated by physical means alone. According to him, the battle against corruption requires more than just legal frameworks, technology, and law enforcement …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Publisher of the online news platform, Newsjaunt, Seun Odunlami, was abducted by suspected armed men in the Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Odunlami was taken at approximately 1:00 pm while standing outside a Bank, where he had gone to …