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Daud Olatunji In a significant breakthrough, the Ogun State Police command has successfully apprehended a notorious individual, Segun Gabriel, for his involvement in a series of fake alert scams in Ajuwon, Ifo local government area of the State.  The arrest, made on Friday, October 6th, 2023, sheds light on a growing issue plaguing the local community. According to Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police command, Gabriel’s arrest was the culmination of a well-coordinated effort by law enforcement.  Gabriel’s modus operandi involved fraudulent inter-bank transfers through Point of Sale (POS) transactions, leaving unsuspecting victims in the lurch. The…

Daud Olatunji In a recent twist of events, Afrobeats sensation Davido has fired back at Amaju Pinnick, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), after allegations surfaced regarding his absence from a paid event in Warri, where he was slated to perform. The controversy began when Amaju Pinnick accused Davido of failing to honor his commitment to the 19th edition of ‘Warri Again,’ despite having received a substantial fee of $94,600.  During this event, Pinnick also suggested that Burna Boy, with his Itsekiri heritage, might be a more prominent figure in Nigerian music. Davido, known for his unapologetic…

Daud Olatunji The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken swift action to address and rectify a situation arising from an unauthorized letter, denying any withdrawal from the Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal appeal process.  In a press release issued by INEC, the commission clarified its stance and reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its obligations in legal matters. The controversy began when media reports circulated a letter allegedly written by the Legal Officer of INEC’s Kano State office, indicating a withdrawal from the appeal process in the ongoing Kano Governorship election petition case.  INEC swiftly responded to the situation,…

Daud Olatunji A Nigerian businessman, Kolawole Erinle, has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that swindled the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) out of approximately $1,412,509. Erinle, previously convicted in the United States, manipulated the university’s payment of $1.4 million to J.E. Dunn, a construction company, through deceptive email tactics and a counterfeit domain. Erinle, using a spoofed email address and a fake domain name, rerouted the wire transfer to an account associated with his auto company, Rinde-Remdex Nigeria Limited.  His fraudulent actions came to light in March 2019 when the…

In a recent statement released via its official platform, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has firmly denied any intentions to increase the pump price of petroleum above the current N617 per litre.  The company responded to widespread speculations regarding a potential price hike, reassuring its valued customers that it remains committed to offering affordable fuel. “We at NNPC Retail value your patronage, and we do not have the intention to increase our PMS pump prices as widely speculated.  Please buy the best quality products at the most affordable prices at our NNPC Retail Stations nationwide,” stated the NNPCL.…

A shocking case unfolded in Ondo State as a clergyman, Pastor Paul Oyewole, found himself arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court, facing charges of allegedly threatening to kill Magistrate Mrs. Mosunmola Ikujuni. The pastor is also accused of financial misconduct. Pastor Oyewole stands accused of threatening the Magistrate’s life if she refused to heed his warning.  These chilling threats stem from a larger case, where Oyewole allegedly obtained the sum of N3 million from a complainant, promising to return it within seven days but failing to do so. In a bizarre twist, the clergyman purportedly resorted to faking his…

Daud Olatunji Renowned Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has taken a bold stance against allegations of fraudulent academic claims, inviting investigative bodies to scrutinize his credentials. Soyinka’s call comes in response to an online publication linking him to academic discrepancies, supposedly originating from a Bristol schoolteacher. In a statement titled “A Moral Call to Amoral Conscripts,” Soyinka passionately declared his willingness to waive any protection under the statute of limitations.  He urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Directorate of Prosecutions to thoroughly investigate these allegations. Soyinka boldly…

Daud Olatunji The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, embarked on a high-profile mission to Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Friday.  This significant move came in response to the remarkable seizure of an array of smuggled goods by the vigilant Ogun 1 Area Command. Adeniyi, accompanied by the Command’s Controller, Ahmadu Bello Shuaib, disclosed that the Command had achieved a remarkable feat within a mere two weeks.  They intercepted a staggering 1,436 used pneumatic tyres, 53 sacks, and 569 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, weighing a total of 1,179 kilograms.  Additionally, they apprehended a whopping…

In the wake of Afrobeats star Mohbad’s demise, Lagos police authorities reveal compelling evidence linking Naira Marley and Sam Larry to allegations of cyberbullying, physical abuse, threats to life, and assault against the late artist. Lagos, Nigeria – Shockwaves reverberated through the music industry as disturbing videos surfaced, pointing to the alleged bullying and physical assault of Afrobeats sensation Mohbad.  While Naira Marley (Abdulazeez Fashola) and Sam Larry (Samson Balogun) vehemently denied any wrongdoing, a recent police briefing by Lagos State Police Commissioner Idowu Owohunwa has unveiled significant electronic and credible witness evidence connecting them to these allegations. In the…

Daud Olatunji The Lagos State Police Command says there are indications that the injections an auxiliary nurse identified as Ms Feyisayo Ogedengbe administered to the late Mohbad caused a chain of reactions that led to the Afrobeats singer’s death. Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12 at the age of 27. His death has since become a subject of controversy as old videos of the Afrobeats singer alleging bullying and physical assault resurfaced. The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, who spoke on Friday at a press briefing to share findings of police investigations, said Ogedengbe who…