Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has begun an investigation after a viral video showed some police officers assaulting a civilian. The video, which surfaced on Facebook, was reportedly recorded along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20, 2025. In response, the police command confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and are now being […]
EFCC returns $120,548 and N70m to foreign fraud victims
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refunded a total of $120,548 and ₦70,602,841 to fraud victims in the United States, Spain, and Switzerland. These funds were recovered from fraudsters operating in Nigeria. The EFCC continues to fight against fraud and financial crimes by tracking down criminals and ensuring that stolen money is returned […]
Nigerian drug kingpin arrested for deceiving Koreans into smuggling drugs through romance scams
A Nigerian drug boss has been arrested for deceiving people into smuggling drugs using romance scams and fake investments. K Jeff, a 59-year-old leader of a drug gang based in Nigeria, was caught in a joint operation by Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) and Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). His group ran drug […]
Missing Anambra billionaire: Drama as suspect appears in court on stretcher, with neck brace and drip attached to his body
There was a dramatic scene at the Anambra State High Court in Awka on Thursday, February 20, as one of the suspects in the case of a missing billionaire businessman was brought to court in an ambulance. The court was hearing a case involving the disappearance of Benjamin Ezenma, also known as “Big Ben,” a […]
EFCC arraigns 14 Filipinos for alleged Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 14 Filipino nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, to court in Lagos. They were arraigned before Justice Musa Kakaki at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. The suspects—Marj Maranga, Zara Fabian, Jonalyn Mendoza, Dominique Medina, Rachelle Cabalona, Krystel Aquilesca, Caselyn Pionela, Raizza Camara, Danica […]
NAFDAC uncovers shops in Idumota with unregistered narcotics, fake drugs and vaccines stored in toilets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered shops in Idumota, Lagos, selling fake drugs, unregistered narcotics, and vaccines. Shockingly, some of these illegal medicines were stored in toilets, putting public health at serious risk. NAFDAC continues its efforts to protect Nigerians by cracking down on shops selling unsafe drugs. […]
Gunmen kidnap Afenifere youth council president in Abuja
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja. The council’s national secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it happened on Monday, February 17. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened […]
NSCDC arrests 17 suspected vandals in Yobe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 17 people for allegedly vandalizing telecom masts and power installations in Yobe State. The arrest was made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, led by Commandant AS Dandaura. According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale, the operation followed a directive from NSCDC […]
Kano police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover firearms
The Kano State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects during an operation in Munture Forest, Rano Local Government Area (LGA). The police also recovered weapons and stolen livestock during the raid. According to the police spokesperson, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad launched the operation after receiving a report from a local […]
Katsina Hisbah shuts down nightclubs over immorality concerns
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities in the state, saying the move is to uphold moral values and follow Islamic principles. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 19, Hisbah Commander-General Dr. Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar) said nightclub owners must shut down their businesses to prevent immoral activities, protect societal values, […]