Crime Facts

POB tackles NBC: You sanctioned Channels TV but ignored Gumi’s talks with bandits

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has tackled the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for sanctioning Channels Television over its interview with the group. Emma Powerful, the IPOB spokesman, accused NBC of being undemocratic with the sanction and ignoring broadcasts featuring what Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, had discussed with bandits. TheCable had reported how […]

Support Nigeria In Tacking Insecurity, Relocate AFRICOM HQ To Africa – Buhari Tells US

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked United States to reconsider relocating US Africa Command (AFRICOM) from Stuttgart, Germany, to Africa, so it can support Nigeria in tackling the insecurity challenges facing the country. The President stated this on Tuesday during a virtual meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr. Anthony Blinken. President Buhari said AFRICOM, […]

Jihadists Kill 12 Soldiers In Chad

Fighting between the army and jihadists in the Lake Chad region on Tuesday left at least 12 Chadians dead, a provincial governor told AFP. Mahamat Fadoul Mackaye said 40 Islamist fighters were also killed following the attack on an army position in the marshy region used as a rear base by jihadist groups including Nigeria-based […]

Soldiers allegedly shot Imo varsity female student dead

Ibe Pascal Arogorn and BNC, Owerri An Imo state university female student simply identified as Divine was on Sunday night shot dead by men of the Nigerian army along Okigwe road, Imo Crimefacts.news gathered Divine was on an outing around Okigwe roundabout. According to source, Divine died before getting to the hospital. The source also […]

Hope Uzodinma No Longer Takes My Calls, Father Mbaka Cries Out

January 1 2020 began like scores of other New Years in the past with millions of Christians in church for the crossover service. But in Adoration Ground, Emene, Enugu, something consequential was happening. The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka was prophesizing for Imo State. “In spite of all that would […]

I Won’t Allow Paid Agents Drag Me To The Mud, Pantami Fires Back

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has promised not to sit idle and allow his “hard-earned” reputation dragged to the mud by some “paid agents” linking him with terror groups. The minister’s reaction is coming in the wake of an alleged plot by unnamed individuals to release “some doctored” videos purportedly showing […]

Stop hidden charges, exploitative marketing, Gbajabiamila tells bank

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed concern over the way Deposit Money Banks charge account holders indiscriminately, decrying that apart from known charges, there appeared to be other ‘hidden’ charges that banks imposed on their customers. Gbajabiamila, who noted that the House was concerned that such a practice was making […]

Black Monday As Nigeria Witnesses Killing Spree

Anguish, anger, tears and emotional hopelessness yesterday enveloped the six geo-political zones of the country, as bandits, kidnappers, arsonists and armed robbers had a field day doing what they know how to do best-killing and unleashing pains on their victims. From what began like the usual stories breaking in the early hours of the day, […]

You’ll regret it if Pantami is removed, Gumi warns Nigerians

Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, says the nation will regret it if Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, is removed from office. Many Nigerians and groups have been asking President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Pantami after videos from the 2000s resurfaced wherein the minister was seen supporting Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Pantami has, […]

Buhari’ll soon deal with criminals, sponsors, says APC

THE All Progressives Congress on Monday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and his regime, will soon deal with those behind Nigeria’s growing insecurity. It said the current security challenge was real, as such, the APC as a political party would not play politics with human lives. This was contained in a statement […]