CRIMEBEAT

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 …

AKWA IBOM, NIGERIA – The Akwa Ibom Police command in its expanded efforts towards combating crime and criminal elements in the state arrested an armed robbery suspect According to a release e-signed and made available to the media by ASP Timfon John, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, For: Commissioner Of …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Okpravero Ufuoma, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II) for allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller. NYs Comptroller General, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made this known in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Kenneth …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A video of Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky has surfaced on the internet, where he’s beng enthusiastically welcomed by fans who had gathered to greet him after his release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos. The popular crossdresser and social media personality was freed on the …