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Kidnapped Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu, has regained his freedom, authorities confirmed to Channels Television on Monday. He was released at about 5 pm, after spending a night in the custody of the bandits. Although the abductors had demanded a N200 million ransom, it is unclear if any money was paid for his release. A top official of the Kajuru local government area confirmed the release of the 85-year-old traditional ruler to Channels Television. 13 other members of his family who were kidnapped alongside the Emir are still in captivity. The spokesman of the Kajuru Emirate council, Dahiru Abubakar also confirmed the release…

The 21-year-old Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, Chidinma Ojukwu, who allegedly stabbed CEO of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to death has denied killing him. Her latest confession is coming few weeks after accepting responsibility for his death. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF_VARq3siA] Chidinma had allegedly been in a romantic relationship with the 50-year-old Ataga for about four months before the incident. The undergraduate, in her confessional statement when she was paraded, said she and Ataga were “having fun” when an argument broke out and she stabbed him twice. Chidinma, in a recent interview with Crime Fighters, said she admitted to…

Justice I. Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, July 12, 2021, adjourned till October 5, 2021 for continuation of trial in the case of Afeez Adeshina Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, who was arraigned sometime in 2019 on an 11-count charge of credit card fraud preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, thereby leading to his trial by EFCC. Since the commencement of the trial, the prosecution had called two witnesses, Nuru Buhari Dalhatu and Augustine Anosike, both forensic experts with…

The trial of Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and three others for an alleged N8.5billion fraud before Justice Ayokunle Faaji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos continued on July 12, 2021, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its sixth witness. Akpobolokemi is standing trial alongside Major-General Emmanuel Atewe (rtd), a former Commander of the Joint Military Task Force Operation Pulo Shield, and two other staff of the agency, Kime Engonzu and Josphine Otuaga. They are being prosecuted for an amended 22-count charge bordering on money…

The Lagos House of Assembly on Monday called on the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos to increase the number of officers in the Neighbourhood Safety Corps. The lawmakers also urged Mr. Sanwo-Olu to equip the state’s security agency so that it can adequately protect the lives and property of residents. The House further resolved that the Governor should call on the commissioner of police in the state to intensify efforts to secure the state. The resolutions of the lawmakers resulted from the attempt on the life of Hon. Olawale Rauf Age-Sulaiman, the state’s legislator representing Amuwo Odofin 2 on July…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today July 12, 2021 arraigned Naankang Dawan, his companies: Taen Nigeria Limited, Lataen Engineering Limited alongside Moruf Tunji Olukanmi before Justice D. V Agishi of the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State on a 31-count charge bordering on conspiracy, money laundering and obtaining N908, 108, 974.52 (Nine Hundred and Eight Million, One Hundred and Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Seventy Four Naira and Fifty Two Kobo) by false pretence. According to the EFCC, Naankang Dawan (first defendant), who allegedly inherited some companies including a petrol station from his family, connived with some staff…

A mural honouring footballer Marcus Rashford has been vandalised with graffiti following England’s defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The artwork in Withington, Manchester, was defaced shortly after England lost in a penalty shootout on Sunday. Rashford, along with Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, missed a penalty in the 3-2 shootout and was targeted on social media after the game. The prime minister has condemned racist abuse aimed at the players. Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation after the vandalism was reported to officers at 02:50 BST. Ch Supt Paul Savill appealed for information and said: “Hate…

-VP charges team, recalling notable exploits of 1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney Olympics teams As Team Nigeria to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics prepares to leave the shores of the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called on the team to replicate the performances of past Nigerian Olympians, noting that “you stand on the shoulders of giants.” Recalling the exploits of past Nigerian teams, the Vice President added that “you will also carry with you the encouragement of the great exploits of Nigerian Olympians before you.” Prof. Osinbajo stated this today at the send forth ceremony for Team Nigeria to the…

The abductors of the Emir of Kajuru and his royal family members have made contact with the Kajuru Emirate council, demanding a payment of N200 million ransom. The latest development was disclosed by the Spokesman of the Emirate Council, Dahiru Abubakar who told newsmen that the bandits also assured them that all the victims are in good condition and were not being molested. According to the spokesman, the council is still appealing to the bandits to release the 85-year-old monarch and his relatives unconditionally, considering his fragile health condition. Meanwhile, it was gathered that one bandit was killed and some…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said he is shocked and saddened by the untimely demise of the popular singer, rapper and songwriter Sound Sultan (Olanrewaju Fasasi). In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday, the Minister described Sound Sultan’s death as a great loss not just to his family and the Creative Industry, but to Nigeria as a whole. He expressed his condolences to the family, friends and fans of the departed artiste. Nigerian musician Sound Sultan dies aged 44 “Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, children and indeed his entire family at this…