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Nigerian comedian and activist Mr Macaroni has reacted to the recent arrest of Nigerian Lawyer Dele Farotimi. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on December 4, 2024, Macaroni penned a detailed piece criticising the situation and slamming the Nigerian police for allegedly acting as tools of oppression for influential individuals. He wrote, “Dele Farotimi wrote a book called “Nigeria and Its …

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old suspected gunrunner, Sunday Moses, recovered 364 rounds of live ammunition, two hand grenades, and other weapons.     The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, said the suspect was arrested for illegal and secret importing ammunition into the state. …

Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has spoken out strongly against the arrest of human rights lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi, by the Nigerian Police. On December 3, 2024, the outspoken singer took to Instagram to slam the Nigerian police over the arrest, calling it an “admission of fear.” He wrote, “Today, the Nigerian Police arrested renowned human rights lawyer and …

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday dismissed a request by Mongolia to appeal a decision that found Ulaanbaatar in breach of its obligations for failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit.   Putin traveled to Mongolia in early September despite an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children following …

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a banker and two others for criminally conspiring to steal and use the identity of an Australia-based Nigerian, Mba John Ndukwe, to commit fraud. The suspects, Ndulaka Okwudili, Ifeanyi Nnamani and Philip Ozogwu, are accused of withdrawing over N4m from the victim’s bank account through fraudulent means.  The spokesperson of the command, DSP …

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.     The spokesperson of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 28, 2024, said the suspects, Abubakar Musa, 22 and Usman Ismail, 20, all of Nasarawo Quarters, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked some residents and disposed them …

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster who specialises in generating fake bank alerts to dupe unsuspecting members of the public.     The spokesperson of the command, ASP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspect, Aminu Abdullahi, 50, took advantage of his resemblance to renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dr. Abdallah Usman …

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Monday Obakpian, for r3ping a 14-year-old girl in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.      The spokesperson of the command, SP Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, said the suspect lured the minor into his room under the guise of sending …

Police operatives attached to Oba Police Divisional Headquarters of the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state today November 27 at about 11:54 am arrested one notorious K!dnapper and three other accomplices after a ransom of Two hundred thousand Naira was paid for the release of the victims in captivity. The operatives also rescued two female victims between the …

The drama is still ongoing as Deji Adeyanju reveals in a new post on X that Burna Boy is allegedly the one behind the latest arrest of Speed Darlington. It appears the battle between Speed Darlington and Burna Boy is yet to reach a compromise as a new update has been introduced to the story. Recall that Speed Darlington was …