Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Brother’s Wife in Anambra
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to charge a man, Nnamdi Nnebe, with attempted murder. Nnebe, who hails from Awka, is accused of stabbing his elder brother’s wife, Mrs. Njideka Nnebe, during a family disagreement. The dispute started when Nnamdi noticed children playing around his parked tricycle (keke) in front of the family compound. […]
NDLEA Achieves 9,043 Convictions and Arrests 52 Drug Barons
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved significant milestones in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse over the past three years. The agency announced securing 9,034 convictions and arresting 52,901 individuals, including 52 high-profile drug barons, during this period. Buba Marwa, the NDLEA’s Chief Executive Officer, shared these updates at a business […]
Nigerian Army Begins Investigation into Alleged Brutality by Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has started an investigation into reports of brutality involving some of its personnel in Abuja. This action follows a viral video that allegedly shows a senior army officer and two soldiers in an argument with a man and woman within the Abuja metropolis. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, […]
14 Herders Arrested by NSCDC for Unauthorized Cattle Movement in Adamawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Adamawa State has arrested 14 herdsmen for violating the government’s ban on unauthorized cattle movement. The operation was carried out in Hong, a local government area in northern Adamawa, as part of efforts to enforce the state’s directive. The Adamawa State government, led by Governor Ahmadu […]
Gunmen Attack and Destroy Schools and Clinics in Akwa Ibom
In the early hours of a Saturday morning, Inua Eyet Ikot, a community in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, was attacked by gunmen. These suspected armed men came from the neighboring Esit Eket Local Government Area. The attackers destroyed several public facilities, including schools, clinics, and homes, causing damage estimated at over N100 […]
Chinese National Accused of ₦301 Million Corruption in Lagos
A Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, is facing serious corruption charges in Lagos, Nigeria, after being accused of embezzling ₦301 million from the Golden Diamond Industrial Manufacturing Company Ltd. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) claims that Jin transferred the stolen funds into his personal Access Bank account. The account was linked to the company, […]
Lagos Businessman Sentences Four Years in Prison for Attempting to Smuggle 800g of Cannabis to the UK
A Lagos businessman, Nnamani Sunday Sunny, has been sentenced to four years in prison for attempting to smuggle 800 grams of cannabis into the United Kingdom. The sentencing took place at the Federal High Court in Lagos on November 18, 2024. Sunny, 36, was arrested on August 10, 2024, during an inspection at the Murtala […]
Kidnapped NDLEA Officers Released in Delta State
Two officers of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who were kidnapped in Delta State have been safely released. The officers were abducted on Thursday night by gunmen, not far from the NDLEA’s office, located along the Isah-Ogwashi-Uku Road in Aniocha South Local Government Area. The spokesperson for the NDLEA in Delta State, Mr. […]
The Airforce’s Role in Ending Banditry and Terrorism – Defence Minister Badaru
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian Airforce to step up its fight against banditry and terrorism. During an operational visit to the Air Component Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Katsina State on November 18, 2024, he stressed the Airforce’s vital role in restoring peace and security […]
Two Suspected Cultists Arrested with Firearms in Edo
In a major operation, the Edo State Police arrested two suspected cultists who were found in possession of firearms. The suspects, Osamudiamen James, 44, and Omokaro Joseph, 44, were detained by the police’s Raiders Squad in Benin City. The Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, confirmed that both suspects are members of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity. […]