EFCC Arraigns Man, Company for N12.5bn Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man and a company over an alleged N12.5bn fraud in Lagos.
Crime & Justice
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Neglecting Retired Police Officers’ Pension Crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the pension crisis affecting retired police officers.
Police Nab Suspect with Stolen Car, N3.3 Million Drugs, Cash in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man and recovered a stolen car containing valuable items worth millions of naira.
Kano Consumer Protection Council Arrests Traders for Alleged Expiry Date Tampering
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has arrested traders for allegedly tampering with the expiry dates of milk products in Singer Market.
US and Nigeria Intensify Crackdown on Sextortion and Romance Scams
The United States and Nigeria are stepping up their efforts to combat sextortion and romance scams, as both nations strengthen intelligence sharing and prosecution of offenders.
IPI Nigeria Examines AI’s Threat to Media Integrity
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria is set to examine the emerging challenges confronting the Nigerian media industry, particularly the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
Couple Sentenced to Combined 28 Years for N67.6m Property Fraud
A Lagos court has sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Oluwakemi Odia, also known as Kristein Uyanwanne, to a combined 28 years in prison for a N67.6 million…
Police Arrest Suspect in Shocking Incident of Teenager Pushed from Two-Storey Building
A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly pushing a 17-year-old girl from a two-storey building in Owerri, Imo State, according to multiple sources.
Governor Advocates for Capital Punishment for Kidnappers
In a move to combat the rising cases of kidnapping in Ebonyi State, Governor David Umahi has proposed a bill to the State Assembly that seeks to impose…
Nigeria and US Strengthen Security Cooperation Against Transnational Cybercrime
In a bid to combat transnational cybercrime, Nigeria and the US have deepened their security cooperation.
Lagos Teenager Convicted for $800 Gift Card Fraud
A Lagos teenager has been convicted and sentenced to jail for committing gift card fraud, according to multiple news sources.
NCoS Foils Indian Hemp Smuggling Attempt at Kano Custodial Centre
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Kano state has thwarted an attempt to smuggle suspected Indian hemp into its custodial centre, according to Tribune Online.
Insecurity: Troops storm suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Kogi forest
Nigerian Army troops have raided a suspected hideout of kidnappers in Kogi forest, according to Tribune Online.
GehGeh Owes Me His Platform: VeryDarkMan Makes Fresh Allegations
Social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has accused financial commentator, GehGeh, of failing to appreciate his support during the controversy involving GehGeh's sister, Precious.
Court Halts EFCC from Arresting Honda Nigeria Executives and Over 200 Others
A Lagos High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting executives of Honda Nigeria and over 200 other individuals.