A gang of suspected assassins attack a convoy of vehicles accompanying Senator Ifeanyi Uba (YPP, Anambra) in his home state.
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Bandits free kidnapped nuns in Owerri
Bandits free four kidnapped Catholic nuns seized at the weekend on their way to a thanksgiving mass. They were freed unconditionally.
Kidnappers free Nollywood actors without ransom
Actors Guild yesterday announced that two Nollywood actors abducted at a location in Enugu are free from their kidnappers without ransom
Kidnappers abduct, kill Diaspora Nigerian
Heartless kidnappers abduct, kill Diaspora Nigerian and a student working part-time staff in his hotel at Ogbomoso in Oyo State. Witnesses said the kidnappers seized Owolabi the same day he returned to Nigeria. The victims are Olugbenga Owolabi, owner of Tana Suites and Racharl Opadele, student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). The multiple […]
Enugu Nollywood kidnappers demand $100k ransom
Kidnappers of two Nollywood actors at an Enugu location demand $100,000 (about N70 million) ransom from family members. The duo – Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi – were abducted at a shooting location in Enugu. Enugu Police said they found Cynthia’s car abandoned at Four Corners along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. President of Actors […]
Police ban SPY plates use by VIPs
The Nigeria Police ban use of SPY number plates by VIPs to halt abuse of traffic regulations by plate users.
Diaspora Nigeria company indicted in US for fraud
A Diaspora Nigeria money transfer company, Ping Express, pleads guilty and is indicted for failure to combat money laundering.
The Ekweremadus win one, still remanded
The Ekweremadus secure one minor win but returned to jail today as no new bail application was made for them.
Senate confirms legal assistance for the Ekweremadus
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, confirms legal assistance as government engages senior lawyer to defend the Ekweremadus in London.
Speaker Gbajabiamila advises caution on Ekweremadu’s UK trial
Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila advises caution on presentation of issues around the arrest and trial of Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife in London.