Nigeria
President Tinubu Praises EFCC’s Role in Sextortion Crackdown
President Tinubu commends the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their efforts in tackling online sextortion.
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Crime & Justice
EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Cyber Fraudsters in Lagos Estate Raid
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 21 suspected cyber fraudsters in a raid conducted in a Lagos estate, according to reports.
Crime & Justice
Rivers Police Arrest Five Dating Site-Based Kidnappers
Five alleged kidnappers have been apprehended by the Rivers State Police Command for using online dating platforms to lure and abduct their victims.
Abuja
FBI Arrests Nine in Nigeria Cybercrime Operation, Seizes 53 Devices
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the FBI has arrested nine individuals in Nigeria and seized 53 devices, according to TVC News.
Crime & Justice
Police Bust Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Network, Arrest Eight
The Nigerian Police Force has dismantled an online investment fraud and romance scam syndicate, as well as a money laundering network, involved in the swindling of foreign victims…
Crime & Justice
INTERPOL Cracks Down on Cybercrime in Nigeria: Two Suspects Arrested
INTERPOL has made arrests in Nigeria as part of a global crackdown on cybercrime, including one suspect linked to a phishing scheme.
Crime & Justice
Court Fines Former Banker N1 Million for Bank Fraud in Lagos
A former banker has been fined N1 million by a Lagos court for bank fraud.
Abuja
FBI Announces Arrests in Nigeria Over Scams Targeting Americans
The FBI has announced the arrest of 28 individuals in Nigeria and Ghana, as part of a crackdown on scams targeting Americans.
Breaking News
Morning Briefs: Major and Key Stories Across Nigerian Newspapers
A roundup of the top stories from leading Nigerian newspapers on Thursday, 24th September 2026.
Crime & Justice
Nigerian Pleads Guilty to Romance Fraud Targeting 150 Americans
A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a romance fraud scheme that targeted about 150 Americans and generated…
Crime & Justice
The Passport Pays the Price: Addressing Cybercrime in Nigeria
According to Business News Nigeria, the fight against transnational cybercrime must begin at home in Nigeria due to consequences for Nigerian passport holders.