In a significant crackdown, Finnish authorities have detained pro-Biafra activist Simon Ekpa alongside four others for alleged terrorism-related offenses connected to violent activities in Nigeria. Ekpa, known as the self-proclaimed “Prime Minister” of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, is accused of using social media to incite violence in Southeastern Nigeria. Simon Ekpa Arrested for […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has apprehended four suspects involved in vandalizing critical national assets, including streetlight poles, at Diko Junction in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State. The arrests were made by the anti-vandal unit during a routine patrol on November 13, 2024. According to a statement […]
130 people have been taken into custody by police for hacking and cybercrimes. According to Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects include 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians on Sunday. In a statement, Adejobi said that their actions were a threat to national security. “The suspects were allegedly using computers and other advanced devices to […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Julius Anelu, the Accountant General of Edo State, along with two other government officials as the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo State comes to a close. According to reports, the officials who were arrested were detained for allegedly making large withdrawals from the State’s […]
As part of a crackdown on criminal groups in the state’s Ningi Local Government Area, the Bauchi State Police Command claims to have neutralized six thugs. During the operations, the police officers also found weapons and ammo. This was said at a press conference in Bauchi on Friday by Awwal Musa, the state’s police commissioner. […]
The Nigerian Immigration Service has unveiled intentions to use new technology advancements to improve migration management and border security in the nation. In a renewed attempt to improve its operations, the NIS also revealed that it had promoted 13,977 personnel in total since 2024 began. “We acknowledge the challenges of safeguarding our 4,047 km borders […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a significant achievement, reporting the recovery of over N248 billion within the past year. This information was revealed by Wilson Uwajaren, the Director of Public Affairs for the Commission, during a press briefing on Thursday, where he provided an overview of the agency’s recent accomplishments in […]
Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has issued an apology to the Nigeria Police Force following a viral video in which he donned attire resembling a police uniform and referred to himself as the “CSP of the Online Division.” In a statement and video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan shared that […]
Jegede Oluwasina, 39, appeared in an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday on charges of assaulting two on-duty police officers. The defendant, who does not have a definite address, is facing two counts of assault and breach of peace and is awaiting trial. The defendant and other individuals at large committed the offenses on October 13 […]