Federal Government Sanctions Simon Ekpa for Terrorism Financing The Nigerian government has announced sanctions against prominent separatist leader Simon Ekpa, along with several other individuals and entities, for their alleged involvement in financing terrorism. The sanctions were issued by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Under these sanctions, all funds, […]
Abuja – Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, is currently under interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement law violations, and the misappropriation of N138,413,253.89 in public funds. The funds in question were allocated in the 2023 budget for projects under the ministry but were […]
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Nigeria has ascended to the sixth position in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) with a score of 7.658, marking a shift from its eighth-place ranking in 2023 and 2024. This ranking underscores the persistent security challenges in the nation. Global Terrorism Rankings: Burkina Faso Tops the List The latest GTI report, released on March […]
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MTN Nigeria Executives, Including CEO Karl Toriola, to Face Legal Charges Over Regulatory and Copyright Issues Summary of the Allegations The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will arraign Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, along with other senior executives, for allegedly failing to comply with lawful summons. The arraignment is scheduled […]
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Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, has been ordered to remain in custody following fresh fraud allegations amounting to $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59. Fraud Charges Against Jude Okoye On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) formally charged Okoye with four counts of financial misconduct. The charges […]
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The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has strongly denied the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Allegation Against Akpabio Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central, recently accused Senate President Akpabio of making inappropriate advances towards her. She claimed that during a visit to […]
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Terrorists suspected to be affiliated with Boko Haram/ISWAP reportedly kidnapped Professor Abubakar Eljuma of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) and several other passengers on Sunday along the Damaturu-Biu highway near Kamuya village in Borno State. Professor Abubakar Eljuma Among Abducted Victims According to local sources, Professor Eljuma, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State. The operation took place at White Hotel, located in the Chanchangi Local Government Area, following credible intelligence regarding their involvement in cybercrime activities. EFCC’s Raid on Suspected Internet Fraudsters According to an official statement from the […]
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Ilorin Emirate Union Establishes Cleric Database to Combat Ritual Killings To curb the influence of fraudulent clerics within Ilorin, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has announced its collaboration with the state branch of the Council of Ulama to establish a comprehensive database of Islamic clerics and scholars. This initiative was revealed on Saturday […]
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Angolan Businessman Arrested for Drug Trafficking at Kano Airport The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The suspect was apprehended while attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. Cocaine Trafficker Caught at Kano […]
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The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a significant haul of illegal drugs, including 2,433kg of Cannabis Sativa and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine syrup, during an operation on the South-Western Inland Waterways. Customs Reinforces Commitment to Securing Waterways Speaking at the official handover of the confiscated drugs in Lagos, […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially arraigned Jude Okoye, the former manager and elder brother of Paul and Peter Okoye from the now-defunct music duo P-Square. He is facing charges related to money laundering, involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The case was presented at the Federal High Court in Lagos. […]
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Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have successfully apprehended two notorious kidnappers and terrorists in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The arrest was the result of a well-planned sting operation following actionable intelligence reports. Operation Golden Peace Leads to Arrest in Plateau Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, […]
