Abeokuta, Ogun State — A Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta on Friday sentenced a 19-year-old, Ibrahim Abubakar, to six months in prison for stealing 282 chickens and other items valued at over N2.2 million. Abubakar, whose residence was not disclosed, faced a one-count charge of theft. Presiding Magistrate B.O. Ilo ruled that the evidence presented by…
Abuja, Nigeria – On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended two men in Abuja for alleged money laundering and cyber-related offences. Joshua Ndu and Michael Uchenna were detained at Al-Gamji Estate, Guzape after intelligence reports connected them to criminal activities. Recovered items from Ndu include a 2019 Mercedes Benz…
Akamkpa, Cross River State – In a tragic escalation of violence, gunmen dressed in military camouflage ambushed a police inspector at a quarry site in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State. The inspector, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was reportedly killed Thursday evening, with assailants seizing his AK-47 rifle, bearing Breech No….
By Frank Ulom Calabar, Cross River State – The Cross River State chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government, demanding immediate action on pending promotions and other grievances or risk a two-week warning strike, starting November 13, 2024. The association warned that failure to meet…
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – Baltasar Engonga Ebang, a high-ranking official in Equatorial Guinea’s anti-corruption agency, is embroiled in a major scandal after over 400 explicit videos were discovered during a fraud investigation. Engonga, who leads the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), reportedly filmed numerous encounters with high-profile women, including wives and sisters of prominent officials,…
