In a daring rescue mission, operatives of Operation Puff Adder, under the command of CSP Chris Nwaogbo, successfully freed two kidnapped employees of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) who were held hostage for three days. The victims were abducted last Friday while traveling by river en route to Ayakoro, a community in Ogbia Local […]
Benue Community Attack: Governor Alia Condemns Assault, Pledges Justice At least 11 people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries after suspected armed herdsmen launched a violent attack on the Mbagena community in Mchihe Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. Attack on Mbagena Community Leaves Devastation Eyewitness reports indicate that […]
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In a shocking turn of events, pandemonium engulfed the Awada area of Onitsha, Anambra State, following an alleged invasion by a joint force of the Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) and Agunechemba Squad. Reports indicate that the operatives stormed the office of the Awada Central Landlords Association, abducting a female clerk and two vigilante members attached […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze, a wanted automobile spare parts trader, just three weeks after initiating a manhunt for his involvement in a foiled attempt to smuggle two kilograms of cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers to Angola. Major Drug Seizures Across Nigeria During a series of nationwide […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a combined 95-year prison sentence for four major drug traffickers involved in smuggling cocaine and high-potency cannabis (skunk) worth over N4.6 billion. The convicted individuals include Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (also known as Don), and Zidon Zurga. Drug Traffickers Convicted for […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
