Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), has pleaded not guilty to a 12-count money laundering indictment brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday alongside…
At least five residents have reportedly lost their lives while several women were abducted following an attack on Lajinge community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State by suspected bandits believed to be loyal to notorious kingpin Bello…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians about a fraudulent scheme involving scammers impersonating top officials of the agency to promote fake auction sales of forfeited vehicles. The warning was made public in a statement released on…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed how suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, allegedly stole over ₦7.2 million from the bank account of a serving judge in the early hours of…
Fifty community elders abducted by bandits in Zamfara State have reportedly regained their freedom following the payment of an alleged ₦35 million ransom. The development was disclosed by conflict and security journalist Bakatsine in a post shared on X on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N38.66 billion in cash and assets in its ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries. According to the anti-graft agency, the recovered…
This is an update to the earlier incident of gunmen kidnapping unspecified children who were writing their NECO exams. Security operatives have rescued seven students in Borno State. The students who were sitting for their NECO exams were kidnapped earlier…
Gunmen stormed Government Day Secondary School in Lassa on Monday. The school sits in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources believe Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists carried out the assault. The attackers struck during the National…
A notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Maha, has reportedly threatened to escalate attacks in parts of Katsina State, while claiming he receives advance information about planned security operations. The threat was contained in an audio recording shared on Sunday by verified…
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted a major illegal fuel smuggling network operating along the waterways of Rivers State. Specifically, during a targeted intelligence-led operation, naval operatives successfully intercepted and seized approximately 22,870 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, popularly…
The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed a shocking confession from the prime suspect in the murder of former OGTV broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. According to the police, the suspect admitted that he allegedly masterminded…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised two suspected ISWAP informants during a patrol along the Nigeria–Cameroon border in Borno State. The operation was carried out by personnel of the 152 Battalion in Banki, working alongside members of the…
A viral video showing a young woman, reportedly an 18-year-old wife, with visible injuries has triggered widespread concern and outrage across social media, as many users call for urgent action over alleged domestic abuse. The footage, shared on Monday by…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and have appeared in court on Tuesday to continue their trial in the alleged N8.7 billion money-laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The…
House of Representatives member, Bamidele Salam, has expressed strong outrage over the rising cases of political violence in Osun State, saying he is prepared to take extreme measures to ensure justice is served for a teenager allegedly killed during a…
