Oyo Alerts Pensioners on Gratuity Extortion Cartel
Oyo State Government warns pensioners of a criminal cartel extorting 5-10% of gratuities. Commissioner Dotun Oyelade reveals the scam and urges vigilance. Read more.
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PHEDC Denies Meter Sales Amid Calabar Extortion Claims
Residents in Calabar report paying up to N45,000 for prepaid meters, which PHEDC insists are free. Company blames wiring costs, warns against extortion. Full report.
Niger Pensioners Beg Bago to Resume N25bn Payments
Niger State pensioners have made a desperate appeal to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to resume payment of their retirement benefits. Payments stopped in March 2024 after an initial N6.5bn was released.
Police React to Claims of Condom Arrests in Asaba
Nigeria Police Force spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin calls for victim to come forward after viral video alleges woman was arrested for possessing condoms in Asaba. Get the full story.
Delta Police Probe Extortion, Remove DPO After Viral Video
Delta State Police Commissioner orders investigation into ₦2.5m extortion allegations against Jesse Division officers. DPO removed, constable detained. CP Adesola vows zero tolerance for corruption.
OGWAMA Boss Denies Extortion, Threatens Legal Action
OGWAMA MD Abayomi Hunye denies extortion claims by vendors, threatens lawsuit. He calls allegations false and baseless. Association chairman disowns protesters.
OGWAMA Boss Hunye to Sue Over Extortion Allegations
OGWAMA MD Abayomi Hunye denies extortion claims by waste vendors, threatens legal action. He insists all fees go to state accounts. Association chairman disowns protesters.
Portable Accuses Father of Theft, Compares Him to Mohbad's Dad
Nigerian singer Portable has publicly accused his father of stealing his belongings and extorting money from his baby mamas. Read the full details of his explosive allegations and public reaction.
Kano Pays N15.67bn to Ex-Councillors, Ends Decade Wait
Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has settled N15.67 billion in outstanding gratuities to 3,472 former local government councillors. This act of justice, transcending party lines, brings closure after over a decade of neglect. Read the
Kano Pays N15.6bn to Ex-Councillors, Upholds Justice
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration in Kano State has settled over N15 billion in unpaid entitlements to 3,472 former local government councillors. Discover how this act of justice transcends political lines.
Oyo Gov Makinde Increases Retirees' Gratuity to ₦3bn
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approves a 100% increase in gratuity payments for retirees, raising it from ₦1.5bn to ₦3bn. NLC confirms the worker-friendly move and consistent 13th-month salary payment. Read more.
Woman fakes kidnap, extorts ₦2.5m from husband
Lagos police arrest a 26-year-old woman and accomplice for staging her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Full investigation details revealed. Report any suspicious activity to the police.
FAAN Cracks Down on Airport Extortion for Christmas Travel
FAAN activates strict measures against staff extortion & deploys over 80 security personnel at Lagos airport to manage festive traffic. Read details on new cashless system & terminal updates.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
ATBUTH Apprehends Suspected Impostor Defrauding Patients
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrests an elderly man for extorting N45,000 from a patient's relatives. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for corruption.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
Elderly man arrested for defrauding ATBUTH patient
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrested an impostor who swindled a gunshot victim's relatives of N45,000. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for extortion. Report any suspicious activity.
Reps Committee Denies Extorting JAMB, Refunds N62.7M
The House of Representatives committee has denied allegations of extorting JAMB, revealing it refunded N62.7 million twice. Get the full details on the oversight controversy and the cleared air.
Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
Student Burned Alive in Vienna Crypto Extortion
A Ukrainian student was tortured and burned alive in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects, including a fellow student, have been arrested. Read the shocking details.
Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
Katsina Settles N20b Gratuity Arrears for Retirees
Katsina State Government announces plans to pay over N20 billion in gratuity arrears to retired workers. New pension reform law ensures timely payments for future retirees. Read more.
Masked 'Police' Terrorize Abuja-Nasarawa Border
Masked men posing as police officers are mounting illegal checkpoints along Abuja-Nasarawa border, extorting commuters. Authorities deny involvement as victims demand action.
Gratuity Returns for Federal Workers in 2026
Federal workers celebrate as gratuity payments resume in January 2026 after a decade-long halt. The ASCSN also pushes for pension reforms and opposes Unity Schools' privatization.
Ondo Governor Hailed for Pensioners' Welfare Commitment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa earns praise from Nigeria Union of Pensioners for prioritizing retirees' welfare through prompt payment of gratuities and pensions.
US Senator Charged in Secret Recording Extortion Plot
Shocking scandal rocks US politics as Senator faces extortion charges for allegedly recording her former consultant in intimate situation with married man. Full details inside.
Couple Petitions IGP Over Police Extortion and Harassment
A Nigerian couple has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged extortion, harassment, and intimidation by a police officer. Discover their shocking story and the police response.
N7.6 Trillion Lost to Trade Corridor Extortion Yearly
Shocking investigation reveals sophisticated extortion networks draining Nigeria's economy through ports and trade routes, with devastating impact on businesses and consumers.
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