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Australian fugitive found hiding in ship's air-conditioning vent

Australian Fugitive Found Hiding In Ship’s Air-Conditioning Vent

June 24, 2020 4:06 pm

A suspect in an Australian sexual assault case has been apprehended with a weapon and a stash of cash, after he tried to flee the country by hiding in the air-conditioning vent of a ship.

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While this may sound like something from an action movie, Australian authorities say the drama unfolded in real life over the weekend.

On Saturday morning, a cargo ship headed for the harbor city of Newcastle, New South Wales, came across a yacht that had encountered difficulties in the water off the coast of Yamba, …

Killers Of Bernadette Tohuoh-Tohouo Raped Her, 2 Cousins Remanded

Killers Of Bernadette Tohuoh-Tohouo Raped Her, 2 Cousins Remanded

June 24, 2020 4:05 pm

Indictments read at a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere, showed that the two cousins alleged to have murdered and robbed the Hungarian Bernadette Tohouo- Tohouo 44, also raped her.

Bernadette was the wife of Cameroonian, Gildas Tohouo-Tohouo, the managing director of Maersk Nigeria Limited.

She was killed in the couple’s Ikoyi home last year.

The indictment also revealed the gruesome details of the attempted murder of Gildas Tohouo-Tohouo.

The accused stabbed Gildas several times on the neck, head and back with a knife and dagger, causing him bodily harm.

They also hit him in the head several times with …

Amotekun Arrests 42 Cows Over Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands In Ondo

Amotekun Arrests 42 Cows Over Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands In Ondo

June 24, 2020 2:56 pm

News Investigators/ The Ondo State Command of the regional Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested 42 cows over alleged destruction of farmlands around Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

State Commander, Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, made this known while conducting journalists round the affected farmlands.

Mr. Adeleye explained that the cows were arrested after series of complaints by owners of the farmlands in the area.

According to him, more than eight separate farmlands with crops such as maize and cassava were completely destroyed by herdsmen who usually grazed their cows around the affected area

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Father of Ex-Governor - Kidnappers demand N100m ransom

Father Of Ex-Governor: Kidnappers Demand ₦100m Ransom

June 24, 2020 8:30 am

A source close to the former Governor, Joshua Dariye, said the men who kidnapped his father, Pa Defwan Dariye had made contact with the family members.

According to the source, the kidnappers demanded ₦100 million ransom.

The source said, ” The former Governor is not happy about the kidnap of his father for the second time. They (kidnappers) have made contact with the family and they are demanding the sum of ₦100 million as a ransom”.

However, the Plateau State Police Command, on Tuesday, said the search to free Pa Defwan Dariye is ongoing.

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Police rescue 126 workers held hostage for 3 months in Kano

Police Rescue 126 Workers Held Hostage For 3 Months In Kano

June 24, 2020 4:33 am

The Police Command in Kano State has rescued 126 workers allegedly forced to spend three months in a factory called ‘popular farm rice’ in Challawa industrial area.

It was gathered that the labourers were forced to work under hard condition despite the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown order.

It was also learnt the company promised to add only N5000 to their meagre pay for working day and night during the lockdown.

According to some of the workers, the firm managers threatened to sack them should they go home to see their families.

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George Floyd - Charged Cop Confronted While Shopping

George Floyd: Charged Cop Confronted While Shopping

June 22, 2020 3:57 am

One of the police officers charged over the death of George Floyd in the US, J. Alexander Kueng has been confronted while shopping for groceries during the weekend. He was one of four people charged after Mr. Floyd’s death.

Mr. Floyd’s death was captured on video by bystanders, sparking widespread protests and calls for police reform across the US and internationally.
Mr Kueng was released on a US$750,000 ($1.09m) bail on Friday night.
The video making rounds on the internet shows Mr. Kueng shopping at what the poster claimed
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Kaduna - 600 Armed Men At Zangang Hill – Youths Raise Alarm

Kaduna: 600 Armed Men At Zangang Hill – Youths Raise Alarm

June 21, 2020 7:13 am

Kaura Youth Coalition and National Association of Takad Youths on Saturday, told security agencies to dislodge a militia camp on Zangang Hill, Kaura LGA, Kaduna State.

They raised the alarm in a joint statement signed by their Presidents, Derek Christopher and Abin Vincent, in Kafanchan.

The groups alerted that the hill has become a breeding ground for militias, with over 600 armed men taking refuge there.

They called on security outfits to “intensify efforts in dislodging the militia camp on the Zangang hill top, where over 600 militia are wielding heavy weapons”.

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N700million Fraud - Court Adjourns Ize-Iyamu, Four Others’ Case.

₦700million Fraud: Court Adjourns Ize-Iyamu, Four Others’ Case.

June 19, 2020 2:23 pm

A Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, adjourned the money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Pastor Osagie Ize -Iyamu, PDP governorship candidate in Edo State in 2016 election and four others to July 2.

The other four defendants are Lucky Imasuen, former deputy governor of Edo State, Chief Dan Orbih, PDP chairman in Edo State; Tony Aziegbemi and Efe Erimuoghae.

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At Thursday’s sitting, prosecution counsel, Francis Jibro told the court that the matter was for ruling on …

Forbes-Celebrated Nigerian Pleads Guilty To $11m Fraud In US

Forbes-Celebrated Nigerian Pleads Guilty To $11m Fraud In U.S

June 19, 2020 4:14 am

Invictus Obinwanne Okeke, the Nigerian businessman who was arrested by the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigations, has pleaded guilty to $11 million (₦4.2 billion) fraud charge.

The Forbes-celebrated entrepreneur was arrested in August, 2019 for allegedly being the ringleader of a cybercrime syndicate. According to the FBI, his organised syndicate had defrauded several American citizens to the tune of $11m “through fraudulent wire transfer instructions in a massive coordinated business email compromise scheme.

Invictus Obi has pleaded and is waiting to be sentenced in October. The 32-year-old admitted to American prosecutors that he was involved in computer-based fraud between …

South Africa Set To Prosecute Matodzi, 7 Others For Biggest Bank Robbery

South Africa Set To Prosecute Matodzi, 7 Others For Biggest Bank Robbery

June 18, 2020 7:27 am

South African authorities would dock today eight people suspected of illegally siphoning 2.3 billion rand ($133.87 million) from small lender VBS Mutual Bank.

The bank collapsed in 2018 because of the corruption scandal.

According to an online medium, amabhungane.org, the eight suspects were arrested in a coordinated multi-province search and seizure operation by the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)

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Those arrested include the bank’s former chairperson, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, chief executive, Andile Ramavhunga, treasurer, Phophi Mukhodobwane, and chief financial officer, Philip Truter.

Heavily compromised outsiders were also arrested.

VBS Mutual Board

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Eze Ndi Igbo Reacts To Gruesome Murder, Burning Of Doctor In Zamfara

Eze Ndi Igbo Reacts To Gruesome Murder, Burning Of Doctor In Zamfara

June 17, 2020 11:16 am

The gruesome killing and setting ablaze of a medical doctor in Gusau, Dr. Enoch Okpara has taken another twist as the Igbo community in the state has demanded immediate arrest of perpetrators of the dastard act.

Our correspondent gathered that the Igbo community in the state has been mounting pressures on the security agencies in the state to fish out the evildoers from their hiding places, saying that there seems to be no adequate security of lives and property in the state.

According to chief Egbuna Obijiaku, the Eze Ndi Igbo in Zamfara State who reacted swiftly said that the …

US Sanctions 6 Nigerians Over $6m Fraud

US Sanctions 6 Nigerians Over $6m Fraud

June 17, 2020 5:33 am

The United States government has sanctioned six Nigerians over $6million cyber fraud against its citizens.

Micheal Pompeo, US secretary of state, said this in a statement published on the department of state’s website on Tuesday.

Pompeo said the victims were defrauded through the use of sensitive information and financial resources derived by manipulative means which will not be tolerated.

The Nigerians listed were identified as Benson Orson, Kayode Abiola, Ogunshakin Alex, Okpoh Felix, Olorunyomi Micheal, Uzuh Richard.

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Their names were also included in Office of Foreign Assets Control

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