The FBI has apprehended Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, better known as Bobo Chicago, for allegedly defrauding multiple companies and individuals out of $2.8 million. Arrested on November 20 in Chicago, Illinois, Bobo Chicago faces a host of charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and unlawful monetary transactions. His fraudulent schemes reportedly […]
Police Operatives attached to Oba Police Divisional Headquarters of the Idemili South Local Government Area on 27th November, 2024 by 11:54 am arrested one notorious Kidnapper and three other accomplices. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, said the suspects were arrested “after a ransom of Two hundred thousand Naira was paid for […]
Australian lawmakers passed landmark rules to ban under 16s from social media on Thursday, approving one of the world’s toughest crackdowns on popular sites like Facebook, Instagram and X. The bill has now passed both parliamentary chambers with bipartisan support, and social media firms will soon be expected to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young […]
The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed Lit-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. This followed his screening on Wednesday by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army. The committee’s Chairman, Babajimi Benson, submitted the report during plenary and urged the House to confirm Oluyede; a prayer granted at the session presided […]
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency said it would soon recommence the collection of the controversial $300 landing fee on helicopter operators in the country. Speaking at the ongoing 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association on Thursday, in Kano State, the agency’s Director, Air Traffic Services, Tayo John, said the fee […]
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State for criticizing governor Hope Uzodimma. In recent months, the ex commissioner in the state, Mr Ihekweme, has become a strong critic of the governor Uzodimma led administration. His articles on social media target Uzodimma’s […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim An X user @Onyema_7 has claimed that Nigeria’s southeast governors are currently planning to build a rail line that will connect all five Southeast states. Verdict This claim is UNPROVEN as there’s no strong evidence that supports the claim. Full Text An X user, @Onyema_7, has claimed that the southeast governors […]
Thursday 28 November 2024 Reps to probe N8.4tn allegedly withheld by NNPCL Tinubu to name new envoys after France, S’Africa visits Obasanjo, Gowon for Plateau Christmas carol Pension payment subject to funding, FG tells retirees CBN denies plan to withhold 44 Kano LGs’ allocations Okpebholo reverses self, halts free bus service APGA hails S’Court verdict […]
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is scheduled to face charges in May 2025 potentially, according to Finnish authorities. A Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, confirmed to The PUNCH via email on Tuesday that the district court had set May 2025 as […]
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, the FBI said Wednesday, with one nominee reporting a pipe-bomb scare sent with a pro-Palestinian message. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” […]
