Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Intervention to Reclaim Seized Assets Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has filed a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging the Federal High Court in Abuja to direct the retrieval of her seized properties from their current owners. The embattled former minister, through her legal counsel, […]
Suspects Attempted Attack on Petroleum Minister, Targeted Tompolo’s Tantita Security Services ABUJA – In a significant crackdown on oil theft and vandalism, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully arrested 17 suspects linked to recent attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta region. NSCDC Busts Oil Vandals in Niger […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted multiple drug consignments concealed in prayer beads, board games, and female clothing destined for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Poland. This latest operation, driven by intelligence-led investigations, also led to the arrest of two suspects at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Major […]
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Lagos Police Nab Siblings for Robbery The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly collaborating with her 22-year-old brother and an accomplice to rob her boyfriend. The stolen items include three iPhones and bitcoins valued at approximately ₦15 million. How the Arrest Happened According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, […]
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Major Contraband Seized at Seme Border The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted various smuggled goods, including Cannabis sativa (marijuana), Tramadol, petroleum motor spirit (PMS), and foreign parboiled rice, with a total duty-paid value (DPV) of N267 million at the Seme-Krake border. The confiscated items comprise 444 parcels of Cannabis sativa, 181 packs of […]
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ABUJA – The ongoing trial of former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, regarding allegations of asset non-disclosure, resumed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. A prosecution witness detailed how investigations revealed that the defendant allegedly received over N200 million through 10 active bank accounts linked to his Bank Verification Number (BVN). Bank Accounts […]
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Troops escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, successfully thwarted a Boko Haram ambush along the Buni Gari-Buni Yadi highway on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The swift intervention by the security forces prevented a planned attack by insurgents and ensured the safe rescue of abducted travelers. Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Rescue Seven Abductees According […]
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A Nigerian woman, June Ashimola, who was falsely declared dead, has made a surprising court appearance via videolink from Nigeria to stop a convicted fraudster from illegally taking ownership of her £350,000 home in the United Kingdom. The Shocking Fraud Attempt Ashimola was reported dead in February 2019 while in Nigeria, sparking a prolonged legal […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully neutralized a notorious bandit, Salisu Mohammed, widely known as Dogo Saleh. This milestone was achieved through a strategic counter-kidnapping operation aimed at dismantling a criminal syndicate responsible for several violent crimes in the region. Major Victory Against Banditry in the FCT According to police reports, Dogo […]
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EFCC Unveils 58 Fraudulent Investment Schemes Defrauding Nigerians ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed 58 unauthorized investment platforms operating as Ponzi schemes, deceiving unsuspecting Nigerians and swindling them out of their hard-earned money. According to the EFCC, these companies, disguising themselves as legitimate investment firms, are not recognized by the […]
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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two individuals accused of kidnapping an online vendor who went to deliver goods in the Iyana-Ishashi area of Lagos. Incident Overview According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the victim was abducted while fulfilling a delivery order. During a press briefing at the police headquarters in Ikeja […]
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In a devastating incident, at least 20 people have lost their lives following a brutal attack by armed bandits in four communities within Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Communities Under Siege The affected areas—Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor, and Ademekun—came under siege at midnight, forcing residents to flee for their lives. […]
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially issued an arrest warrant against Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Retd.), the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), along with four commissioners. This action follows their failure to honor the Assembly’s summons. The warrant was declared after a 72-hour ultimatum expired on Monday. This ultimatum followed […]
