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Man Arrested for Buying Car with Fake Bank Alert in Ondo

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A 22-year-old man, Bakare Ayobami, has been arrested for allegedly buying a car with a fake bank alert, as reported by the Ondo State Police Command.

SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the Police Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Akure.

Odunlami-Omisanya said that on October 26, 2023, a case of cybercrime was reported to the police, involving the suspect from Ode Irele in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State.

She explained that Ayobami had, on October 20, 2023, at about 1800hrs, gone to a car stand belonging to Mr. Filani Oluwaseun and Mr. Ogbaguwa Oluwasola at Ikare Road, Owo, to buy a Toyota Corolla 2006 model for N4,650,000.00 using a fake bank alert.

According to her, Ayobami Bakare and his accomplice, one Abdullahi Abubakar, aged 26 in Ekiti, were arrested through intelligence gathering by police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad.

She said, “The stolen vehicle was recovered in Osogbo, Osun State, while another Toyota Camry 2014 model valued at N6.2 million suspected to have been stolen, was also recovered from the suspect.

“Other items recovered include one iPhone 12 Pro Max valued at N600,000 and one iPhone 14 Pro, all purchased with fake transfers.”

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Afrobeats Singer Destiny Boy Reportedly Dies at 22

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By Onilede Titi Faith

Afrobeats artist Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has reportedly died at the age of 22, sparking shock and grief across the music community.

The news surfaced on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after it was shared online by Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola.

However, the singer’s family and official representatives are yet to confirm the report or disclose the cause of death.

Born in 2004, Destiny Boy rose to fame with his youthful Afrobeats sound and quickly built a loyal fan base.

His reported death has triggered an outpouring of tributes on social media, with fans mourning the loss of a young talent widely seen as having a promising future.

Further details are expected as the story develops.

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EFCC Writes Swiss School in Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Boss

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By Onyeanya Immaculata

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced an investigation into a petition against former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, including plans to write to a Swiss school where his children reportedly studied.

The petition, filed by Dangote Industries Chairman, Aliko Dangote, alleges that about $7 million was spent on the children’s education in Switzerland in violation of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

Although Dangote withdrew an earlier petition from the ICPC in January 2026, the EFCC received a fresh petition on July 6.

A senior EFCC official said preliminary investigations are ongoing, noting that the commission is contacting local and international institutions named in the petition before inviting Ahmed.

The official confirmed that the Swiss school may be contacted to verify the claims.

The EFCC said the probe follows standard procedures in investigating alleged misuse of public funds.

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Police Advise Nigerians to Stay Calm, Avoid Resistance During Criminal Attacks

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By Sarah Sam Adda

The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians to remain calm and avoid resisting criminals during attacks, urging citizens to prioritise their safety over material possessions.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, noting that calmness in dangerous situations could save lives.
“In the unfortunate event that you find yourself among criminals, do not struggle or fight. Stay calm and save your life first,” Hundeyin said, adding that the police would pursue and arrest the perpetrators.
He also disclosed that the police have recorded successes against criminal syndicates, including the arrest of suspects linked to “One-Chance” gangs in Abuja and the murder of a lawyer in the Federal Capital Territory, with the victim’s phone recovered.
Hundeyin reassured Nigerians of the force’s commitment to tackling crime and improving public safety nationwide.

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