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Alleged votes-buying: FG amends charges as Adebutu appears in court

The Federal Government on Tuesday amended charges filed against the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu and nine others before a state High Court sitting in

February 6, 2024

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Court Jails 17 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed between January

January 30, 2024

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Police officers arrested for “armed robbery” in Ogun

The Ogun state police command have arrested three officers for alleged armed robbery in the Ijebu Ode area of the state. Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu on Tuesday paraded the suspects, including

January 30, 2024

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NDLEA chief warns against corruption

Addressing the officers, Marwa emphasized the importance of upholding the ethos of their profession as anti-narcotic operatives. He urged them to resist any enticement that might compromise their discipline and dedication to

January 27, 2024

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Breaking: Police use tear gas on 16 ousted Plateau PDP lawmakers

The lawmakers, accompanied by their supporters, gathered at the Rayfield Old Government House in Jos, intending to resume plenary. However, security personnel took control of the Government House premises, blocking the sacked

January 23, 2024

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Suspect arrested for terrorising Odogbolu with toy gun

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, has apprehended one Daniel Iwalokun for terrorizing the Ala Community in Odogbolu Local Government Area with a fake pistol.

January 22, 2024

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Emefiele’s friday arraignment on amended 20-count charge

Initially accused of alleged fraudulent procurement, Emefiele had pleaded not guilty and was granted bail by Justice Hamza Muazu on November 22, 2023. The EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, confirmed to Channels TV

January 19, 2024

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Ogun pastor confesses to defiling 16-year-old girl

The suspect, Pastor Clinton Oscar, is slated to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department Eleweran for a thorough and discreet investigation.

January 6, 2024

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EFCC: Victor Odeh, convicted fraudster, is 19, not seven

The commission revealed that Odeh was one of five undergraduates sentenced to two years in prison each for pleading guilty to internet fraud charges.

December 18, 2023

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Man allegedly kills mother, sister, bury them in shallow grave

The horrifying crime took place on Monday, December 4, 2023, with reports indicating that the suspect, Somadina Orji, hails from Igboariam in Anambra State. The motive behind the shocking act is believed

December 10, 2023

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