Son kills father for preventing him from going out

One Babatunde Olagesin is currently cooling his heels in police custody after he allegedly hacked his father, Taiwo Olagesin, to death with a cutlass. City Round learnt that a fight broke out between the father and son on Monday, May 6, 2019 in their residence in the Ijoko area of Ogun State. It was gathered … Continue reading Son kills father for preventing him from going out

Police arrest teenager for killing friend over umbrella, N200

Police arrest teenager for killing friend over umbrella, N200 The police in Ogun State have arrested a 19-year-old apprentice welder in the Agbado area of the state, Kehinde Adeoye, for the murder of his friend, Lukman Olawunmi, aged 17. City Round learnt that Adeoye and Olawunmi, who was learning how to make cans, had an … Continue reading Police arrest teenager for killing friend over umbrella, N200

Court convicts internal revenue board boss for fraud

Gombe State High Court Thursday convicted the former chairman Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue, Mr Atiku Mu’azu Bayum, Atiku Mu’azu Bayum, and three other principal officers of the board on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and theft. Bayum, Mohammed Adi, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abubakar Usman were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes … Continue reading Court convicts internal revenue board boss for fraud

VIO officers allegedly kill Ebonyi elders’ council secretary

An elderly man yesterday died in Ebonyi State after a row with Vehicle Inspection Officials (VIO). Chief Geoffrey Mgbada, secretary of the Ebonyi State Elders Council, was said to be driving with his wife when he was intercepted by the VIO personnel along Presco-Ezza Road in Abakaliki. A witness said an argument ensued after the … Continue reading VIO officers allegedly kill Ebonyi elders’ council secretary

Naira Marley’s Management Releases Statement About His Arrest, Says He Borrowed Laptop

“Isagoal” crooner, Naira Marley was arrested some few days ago by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on suspicions of connections with cybercrime. He was arrested alongside fellow singer, Zlatan Ibile and some others with the EFCC releasing a statement that it has ample evidence against Naira Marley and would charge him … Continue reading Naira Marley’s Management Releases Statement About His Arrest, Says He Borrowed Laptop

Man in court for allegedly posting girlfriend’s pictures, calling her names on Facebook

A 40-year-old man, Ibrahim Arowolo, who allegedly posted his girlfriend’s pictures on Facebook without her consent and called her unprintable names, on Thursday appeared in an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant whose residential address was not given is charged with two counts of breach of peace. The Prosecutor, Insp. Jimoh Joseph told the … Continue reading Man in court for allegedly posting girlfriend’s pictures, calling her names on Facebook

Suicide by Sniper insecticide: Who is to blame?

The rampant cases of suicide using the Sniper insecticide, especially among Nigerian youths, have raised a debate on social media over whether or not the insecticide should be banned in Nigeria. "Federal Government Of Nigeria , Please, Place A Ban On Sniper Now!!!!!!!!!!!! . Please Lets Retweet Till Those In Authority Take Action" — Oluwadurotimi Dawodu … Continue reading Suicide by Sniper insecticide: Who is to blame?

Police arrest bandits’ girlfriends, informants in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command on Wednesday paraded four women said to be informants, girlfriends and cooks of bandits in the state. They are Bilikisu Abubakar, 20; Rasikat Amadi; Sulie Dairu, 45; and Rakiyat Yusuf, 20. The spokesman for the command, SP Gambo Isah, said the women were arrested during a sting operation, adding that … Continue reading Police arrest bandits’ girlfriends, informants in Katsina