Quick Read: The FBI has formally recognized the EFCC and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for their critical support in Operation Artemis. This collaboration led to the successful extradition of two Nigerian nationals to the United States to face charges for their involvement in deadly sextortion schemes targeting minors.
Quick Read: The FBI has formally recognized the EFCC and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for their critical support in Operation Artemis. This collaboration led to the successful extradition of two Nigerian nationals to the United States to face charges for their involvement in deadly sextortion schemes targeting minors.
Quick Read: Troops of the 212 Battalion, supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force, successfully apprehended a wanted ISWAP informant in Borno State. The suspect is accused of leaking critical intelligence regarding military troop movements and deployments to terrorist elements.
Quick Read: The FBI has formally recognized the EFCC and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for their effective collaboration in the extradition of individuals accused of sextortion. This development underscores the commitment of the Nigerian anti-graft agency to international law enforcement cooperation.
Quick Read: Gunmen launched a violent attack on a farm in Lamor community, Mangu LGA, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The incident has left one community member missing and prompted calls for increased security intervention.
Quick Read: Nicole Virzi, a PhD student at the University of California, San Diego, has pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal homicide following the death of six-week-old Leon Katz. The incident occurred while she was babysitting the infant in Pittsburgh in June 2024.
Quick Read: The Kano State Police Command has successfully arrested two 20-year-old individuals involved in an alleged conspiracy to kidnap the village head of Gezawa. This intervention highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to preemptively address criminal activities targeting community leaders.
Quick Read: A Federal High Court has ordered the remand of actress Doris Ogala at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The decision follows allegations of cyberbullying and extortion brought against her by her former partner, Pastor Chris Okafor.
Quick Read: The Kano State Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted kidnapping targeting the village head of Bangare community in Gezawa LGA. Two suspects, Aliyu Naziru Garba and Bashir Alhasan, were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation.
Quick Read: The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arraignment of 11 suspects involved in the March 19 assault incident in Ozoro. Despite the charges, the legal process is currently stalled due to a lack of cooperation from victims and witnesses.
Quick Read: The EFCC has re-arraigned two individuals in connection with an alleged theft of N78.3 million. The legal action represents a continuation of the commission's efforts to address financial crimes.
Quick Read: The Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended suspects responsible for violent attacks against vigilante groups in Jos North. The perpetrators were specifically involved in the destruction of vigilante office facilities.
Quick Read: Ondo State police successfully rescued two murder suspects from an irate mob in Ala community, Akure North LGA. The operation resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals involved in the mob action and left two police officers injured by gunfire.
Quick Read: The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 14 individuals following a violent attack on the Ala Divisional Police Headquarters in Akure North. The incident occurred when a mob attempted to seize two murder suspects from police custody to perform extrajudicial killings.
Quick Read: The FCT Police Command has arrested Onoja Samuel, a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC, for discharging a firearm at Kubwa Market. The arrest followed a distress call regarding sporadic gunfire, leading to the recovery of a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live ammunition.
Quick Read: Lara Jones, a 50-year-old carer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for three counts of burglary. She was caught on hidden CCTV stealing £8,000 worth of jewellery from an elderly client in Oxted, Kent.
Quick Read: A resident has accused EFCC officials of physical assault and harassment during an early morning operation at her home. The victim claims she was targeted despite not being the subject of the commission's investigation.
Quick Read: The Bauchi State Police Command has taken 24-year-old Jafar Mohammed into custody following allegations of abduction and sexual assault against a 16-year-old girl. The suspect allegedly lured the minor under the guise of marriage before committing the assault.
Quick Read: Thirty State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the constitutional amendment to permit state police, exceeding the threshold required for the reform to proceed. The Presidency is now engaging the private sector to create a sustainable financial and operational framework to ensure these new institutions remain independent and effective.
Quick Read: A primary school teacher, Mrs. Amina Hussaini, was abducted from her home in Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. Her captors have demanded a ransom of N50 million for her release, prompting her family to seek urgent government and security intervention.
Quick Read: The Imo State Police Command has initiated a formal investigation into a viral video depicting an Assistant Superintendent of Police assaulting a man. The Command has identified the officer and pledged to enforce disciplinary measures based on the findings of their inquiry.
Quick Read: A viral video has emerged showing a heated dispute in Delta State between police officers and a bystander regarding the enforcement of food safety regulations. The officers attempted to demand NAFDAC registration for locally produced zobo drinks, a move that was publicly challenged by a bystander.
Quick Read: A family and their newborn baby were rescued by community members after a fire destroyed their apartment in Ilorin, Kwara State. The blaze, which affected three buildings and several businesses, was triggered by a fallen 33kV electricity transmission line.
Quick Read: The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 50-year-old pastor Ambros Mark for the alleged defilement of two minors, aged 13 and 14, who were members of his church. The suspect has confessed to the offense, and the Commissioner of Police has ordered a full investigation and prosecution.
Quick Read: The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two individuals for allegedly spreading inflammatory misinformation related to an ongoing communal dispute between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam. The suspects were caught filming local residents and falsely claiming they were armed combatants, an act police warn could trigger unnecessary communal reprisals.
