Domestic Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Dollars, Cash, and Jewelry from Employer’s Home……


A domestic worker has been apprehended after allegedly stealing large sums of foreign currency, cash, jewelry, and other valuable items from the residence where she was employed. The incident came to light after her employers noticed missing valuables and alerted security operatives. Items reportedly recovered include dollars, local currency, and expensive jewelry. The suspect is currently in custody while investigations continue.

Thief Caught Red-Handed Stealing Cables in Lekki Electrical Store…….

A man has been caught red-handed after allegedly breaking into an electrical store in Lekki, Lagos, to steal cables. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect forced his way into the shop in the early hours of the morning and began packing rolls of electrical cables before he was spotted by nearby residents. He was quickly apprehended and beaten before security operatives arrived at the scene. The suspect was later handed over to the police for further investigation, as shop owners in the area lament rising cases of theft.
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Uganda Election Wahala: Bobi Wine Cries Vote Theft, Says Soldiers Lock Him Inside House After Voting

Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), has accused the military of placing him under house arrest shortly after he voted in the presidential election. In a statement on X, he said armed soldiers surrounded his home, jumped his fence and blocked all movement in and out of his compound. Bobi Wine claimed the action was meant to suppress public anger over alleged vote rigging, describing it as fear by authorities after “stealing the people’s votes.” He added that the siege remains in place, calling it another attack on democracy.

#UgandaElection #BobiWine #AfricanPolitics

Wahala Oo! Bandits Storm Maulud Gathering in Katsina Days After ‘Peace Deal,’ Residents Robbed, Shops Looted

Bandits on Saturday evening attacked a Maulud gathering in Yanshantuna, Dutsin-Ma LGA, Katsina, stealing cash and phones and looting a local shop — just days after a so-called peace deal.

Security expert Malam Bakatsine said residents are scared as there’s no proper security or enforcement, leaving them vulnerable.

A “SECRET” government letter shows plans to release dozens of bandit suspects from detention to satisfy the peace accord. Critics warn that without accountability, armed groups may continue their attacks, putting residents’ lives and livelihoods at risk.

Did an Ondo DPO Assault a Lawyer at a Police Station? Why a Law Firm Has Petitioned the IGP and Police Service Commission Over Alleged Abuse of Power

A Lagos- and Ondo-based law firm, Tope Temokun Chambers, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Police Service Commission (PSC), and other oversight bodies over allegations of assault, intimidation, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ore Division in Ondo State, Mr. Moses Adeduro.

According to the petitions, the incident occurred on January 8, 2026, when one of the firm’s lawyers, Adedotun Emmanuel Adegoroye, Esq., accompanied a client—Mrs. Stella Oluwasegun, Managing Director of Niret Marketing Product Company Limited—to the Ore Divisional Police Station to formally report a case of alleged stealing and criminal conversion of company goods valued at about ₦20.4 million.

The firm stated that the complaint followed the discovery that some employees of the company, allegedly acting in collaboration with a supplier’s staff and a driver, unlawfully removed and sold company goods. It added that some receivers of the allegedly stolen items had already been arrested prior to the visit.

However, the law firm alleged that upon arrival at the police station, officers attempted to coerce the complainant into an informal settlement without first taking her statement or properly documenting the complaint. When their counsel reportedly objected and insisted on due process, he was directed to see the DPO.

What happened next, according to the petition, escalated into intimidation and physical assault. The firm alleged that the DPO dismissed the presence of legal representation, reportedly stating that lawyers were not needed at the police station, and ordered that the lawyer be forcibly removed from his office. In the process, a police officer was said to have physically grabbed and ejected the lawyer.

Tope Temokun Chambers described the alleged conduct as a grave abuse of office, an unlawful assault on a legal practitioner, and a deliberate attempt to obstruct justice. The firm argued that the actions violated multiple laws, including the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Police Act and Regulations, and the Legal Practitioners Act, all of which guarantee citizens’ right to legal representation and protect lawyers in the lawful discharge of their duties.

In its petitions, the firm demanded:

An immediate and thorough investigation into the conduct of the DPO and other officers involved, with appropriate disciplinary measures if the allegations are proven;

A formal written apology to the affected lawyer; and

That the underlying criminal complaint be taken over by higher police authorities to ensure impartial investigation and public confidence.


The firm further claimed it had been reliably informed of similar complaints of misconduct previously made against the same DPO, raising concerns about a possible pattern of abuse of authority.

Emphasising that the petitions were filed in the interest of justice and professionalism, the firm stressed that lawyers must be allowed to perform their duties without fear of harassment, violence, or intimidation, urging authorities to act decisively to uphold the rule of law and restore confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

Chinese Lady Cries Out After Alleged Theft and Assault by Nigerian Nanny, Issues 3-Day Ultimatum

A Chinese national residing in Nigeria has publicly accused her former Nigerian nanny of stealing items worth millions of naira and physically assaulting her. Speaking tearfully on TikTok, she explained that despite having video evidence, she initially chose not to report the incident or tarnish the nanny’s reputation. The conflict resurfaced when the ex-nanny began posting videos online, prompting the woman to issue a three-day ultimatum demanding an apology and deletion of the content. She also called on Nigerians to help her seek justice. The matter has sparked mixed reactions online, with many sympathising with her plight while others discuss the broader challenges of domestic employment disputes in Nigeria.

#ChineseInNigeria #NigerianNanny #TheftAndAssault #DomesticWorkers #IkejaIncident #JusticeForAll #ViralNews #Legitng #HumanInterest #SocialMediaDrama

Ex-Lagos Education Director Olawale Faleti Sentenced to 2 Years 5 Months for ₦48.9 Million Theft from Access Bank

A Lagos court has sentenced Olawale Faleti, a former Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, to two years and five months in prison for stealing ₦48.9 million from Access Bank Plc.

The conviction, delivered by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, followed multiple counts of theft brought by the EFCC. The judge noted the deliberate and sustained nature of the offences, highlighting that Faleti repeatedly withdrew funds he was unauthorised to access.

Although a first-time offender, Faleti received a custodial sentence due to the scale of the crime. The court ordered him to refund ₦45.9 million after deducting ₦3 million already restituted, with all sentences running concurrently.

The theft occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, exploiting a system glitch in a bank-issued credit card, and contravened Section 287(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Justice Oshodi stressed that public confidence in financial institutions must be protected and that severe consequences follow attempts to defraud banks.

Families of Domestic Workers Detained Since 2019 Over Alleged Patience Jonathan Jewellery Theft Slam Goodluck Jonathan’s New Year Message, Demand Immediate Release or Speedy Trial

Families of domestic workers detained since 2019 over an alleged jewellery theft involving former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, have criticised former President Goodluck Jonathan’s New Year message to Nigerian leaders, describing it as hypocritical and insensitive. The families accused Jonathan of calling for people-centred leadership while remaining silent over the prolonged detention of workers linked to his household, who have been held in custody for more than five years without bail.

Speaking on behalf of the families, a relative of one of the detainees said Jonathan’s appeal for leaders to prioritise citizens’ welfare rang hollow while the accused domestic workers continue to languish in prison amid repeated court delays. The families urged the former president to lead by example by ensuring either the release of the detained workers or the speedy conclusion of their long-running trial.

The families lamented the slow pace of the case, noting that while the detainees are reportedly in good health, the prolonged detention has caused severe emotional and economic hardship. They expressed hope that the case would be concluded early in 2026, stressing that justice delayed continues to punish innocent families.

Their reaction followed Jonathan’s New Year message in which he acknowledged Nigeria’s economic hardship and insecurity, urged leaders to adopt people-oriented governance, and called for leadership anchored on humility, integrity and service to the people.

The controversy has once again drawn attention to the case of 15 domestic workers accused of stealing jewellery allegedly worth hundreds of millions of naira from Mrs. Jonathan’s residence. The defendants, who have been held at the Okaka Correctional Centre in Yenagoa since 2019, have consistently told the court that they were abducted, tortured and forced to make confessions. Some have named security personnel allegedly involved in their abuse, including claims of suspension, whipping and coercion.

Despite repeated allegations of torture and police brutality linked to the case, no security operative has been investigated or charged, further fuelling public criticism and calls for justice, accountability and the release of the detained workers.

Zamfara Man Allegedly Beaten to Death by Vigilantes Over 3 Watermelons, Family Demands Justice

A young man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a local vigilante group, Yansakai, in Gusau, Zamfara State, over suspicion of stealing three watermelons. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 21, 2025, along Gusau Hotel Road. His elder brother, Aminu Ibrahim, recounted that Abdullahi, who was mentally ill, was severely assaulted and denied immediate medical care.

The family condemned the act as “jungle justice” and a gross violation of human rights, demanding accountability for the vigilantes’ actions. Human rights lawyer Mubashir Umar confirmed involvement of the Yansakai group and stated that legal steps are underway to ensure justice. The Zamfara State Police have yet to release an official statement.

The incident has sparked public outrage, drawing comparisons to similar cases in Ondo State where young individuals were fatally beaten over minor accusations, highlighting ongoing concerns about vigilante justice in Nigeria.

Tiger Base And Theft Of Recovered Vehicles: How Alleged Asset Conversion, Intimidation And Abuse At Imo Police Unit Turn Law Enforcement Into Organized Crime — By Okechukwu Nwanguma

Human rights activist Okechukwu Nwanguma has raised alarm over alleged systemic corruption at the Nigeria Police’s Tiger Base in Imo State, accusing operatives of stealing, converting and unlawfully disposing of recovered vehicles. In the opinion piece, he alleges that standard police procedures for announcing and returning recovered property have collapsed, with vehicles instead repainted, re-registered and shared or sold among officers. Nwanguma argues that this practice re-victimises crime survivors, destroys public trust and reinforces a broader culture of impunity marked by torture, intimidation and secrecy. Drawing from a personal case involving a recovered Toyota Highlander, he calls for urgent reform or dismantling of Tiger Base to restore accountability and the rule of law in Nigerian policing.

Former Harvard Morgue Manager Sentenced to 8 Years for Selling Donated Human Body Parts

Cedric Lodge, 58, a former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling human body parts donated for scientific research. The scheme, carried out from 2018 to 2020, involved organs, brains, skin, and other body parts. His wife, Denise Lodge, 65, was sentenced to one year in prison for her role. Authorities revealed that the remains were transported to their residence and other locations before being sold to buyers in multiple states. Investigations confirmed that the actions were unauthorized, prompting criminal charges. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service condemned the trafficking, highlighting the harm to grieving families and public safety.

Abia Court Sentence Only Son to Death by Hanging For Allegedly Stealing Phone in Igbere

—Father Alleges Son Was Framed Over Land Dispute, Appeals to Governor Otti

A High Court sitting in the Igbere Judicial Division of Abia State in 2020 sentenced Mr. Obadiah Mbaonu, the only son of his parents, to death by hanging over allegations of armed robbery involving ‘mobile phones’

The judgment was delivered by Justice Agwu Umah Kalu, who found the defendant guilty.

Speaking recently, the convict’s father, Mr. Mbaonu O. Mbaonu of Ibinaukwu, Igbere, Bende Local Government Area, appealed to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, to intervene, insisting that his only son was wrongly convicted and framed due to a longstanding land dispute.

“My son is Innocent, he was framed up”

Court documents obtained by Promise Uzoma Okoro show that the case, Charge No. HIG/1C/2017, originated from the arrest of Mr. Mbaonu in January 1, 2017, when he was about 20 years old, and his subsequent arraignment .

The prosecution alleged that on January 1, 2017, at Igbere, the defendant, while allegedly armed with a gun, robbed Engineer Kalu I. Kalu of a Nokia Lumia phone valued at ₦120,000 and a Huawei MT7-TL10 phone valued at $600. He pleaded not guilty to the charge on October 12, 2017.

During the trial, the prosecution called five witnesses and tendered four exhibits, including a Huawei phone allegedly recovered from the defendant,

In his 2020 judgment, Justice Kalu held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and pronounced the mandatory sentence, stating:

“I wish I had the powers to pronounce another sentence on the convict other than death… The sentence of the court upon you is that you be hanged by the neck until you are dead.”

Following the judgment, Mr. Mbaonu was transferred from Afara Correctional Centre, Umuahia, to Enugu Correctional Facility. His family alleges that the case file has remained missing since the transfer.

Five years after the judgment, the father continues to seek justice, appealing to Governor Alex Otti to review the case using his constitutional powers, insisting that the conviction was the product of a personal vendetta arising from a land dispute.

Nasarawa Community Accuses Police of Aiding Criminal’s Fake Escape After Alleged Bribe

Residents of Cajah Estate in New Karshi, Nasarawa State, have accused police officers of deliberately enabling the escape of a notorious thief known as Doyin after allegedly collecting a bribe. The suspect, infamous for repeated break-ins, was arrested for stealing an air conditioner but reportedly “escaped” from custody in what residents describe as a coordinated cover-up. Community members claim the police fabricated the escape narrative to shield officers involved in releasing him.
The incident has heightened fear in the estate, with residents demanding a transparent investigation and accountability for officers implicated. The Nasarawa State Police Command says an inquiry has been launched and promised that findings will be made public.

Fraudster Arrested in Osun After Stealing Woman’s BVN, Offering ₦10m Bribe to Bury Case

A major identity-theft ring has been uncovered in Osun State after fraudsters used a woman’s BVN and NIN to open a MoniePoint account, later offering her ₦10 million to drop the case. Despite the suspect’s arrest with over 150 stolen identities, police handling has raised serious concerns as the suspect was released on bail and the victim’s BVN remains blocked.


#IdentityTheft #Cybercrime #NigeriaPolice

EXCLUSIVE: A Bayelsa High Court has admitted the controversial “confessions” of domestic workers accused of stealing jewellery belonging to ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan — despite their testimony that the statements were extracted under torture.

The defendants — Golden Vivian, Vincent Olabiyi, Tamunosiki Achese and Emmanuel Aginwa — earlier told the court they were brutalised by officers of the notorious Operation Puff Adder before being forced to confess.

Prison and court insiders say the judge accepted the confessional evidence regardless of the torture allegations, raising fresh concerns about rights abuses and fairness in the high-profile trial.

#Bayelsa #PatienceJonathan #HumanRights #NigeriaCourt

Bayelsa Court Admits Controversial Confessions in Patience Jonathan Jewellery Theft Case Despite Torture Claims

The Bayelsa State High Court has accepted disputed confessional statements from domestic workers accused of stealing former First Lady Patience Jonathan’s jewellery, despite their detailed testimonies of torture by Operation Puff Adder operatives. The workers, who have spent over five years in detention, allege they were brutalised, forced to confess, and denied legal access. With one defendant already dead and no officers investigated for torture, the case—ongoing since 2019—has been adjourned to January 2026 amid rising concerns over judicial fairness and human rights violations.



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#Bayelsacourt

I want to call on all citizens of Kaduna State of 18 years and above to come out en masse and register with the ADC. By the grace of God, we are going to repeat what we did in 2015 when we got rid of the incompetent, thieving, stealing, and corrupt PDP administration.

Court Jails Man Three Years for ₦8.56bn Bank Fraud in Lagos.

A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu to three years’ imprisonment for his involvement in an ₦8.56 billion fraud scheme linked to one of Nigeria’s first-generation banks.

Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, convicting Asiegbu after he pleaded guilty to a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to commit fraud, contrary to Sections 409 and 386 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2011.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Asiegbu alongside several others on June 23, 2025.

While all defendants initially pleaded not guilty, Asiegbu later changed his plea, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

Justice Oshodi sentenced the defendant to 10 months and 8 days’ imprisonment on count three and 1 year and 8 months on count four, both without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently, effectively amounting to three years in total. Consequently, counts one and two were struck out.

The court adjourned the case to November 14, 2025, for further proceedings against the remaining defendants.

The Federal Government has dismissed eight officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, compulsorily retired five officers and reduced the ranks of eight others for various acts of misconducts. The government also dismissed two junior personnel from the Service for criminal acts bothering on kidnapping, stealing and illegal possession of fire arms.

EFCC arraigns man for allegedly stealing over N215 million via bank server breach .
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Lagos-based businessman, Ugoh Christogonus Onyewuchi, and his company, C-PAC Integrated Service Nigeria, before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for alleged theft of N215.8 million.

The defendants were arraigned on Monday, October 13, 2025, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct.

According to the EFCC, Onyewuchi allegedly retained control of N215,800,000, part of an N8.5 billion sum stolen from accounts domiciled with a commercial bank through unauthorised access to its computers and server systems.