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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Adams, for an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud. According to a statement posted on the EFCC’s official X account…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences. A source within the anti-graft agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was…
The FCT High Court on Wednesday remanded a 40- year-old University of Abuja law student, Monday Goodluck , for allegedly raping a 100 -level Medicine and Surgery student. Justice M.S Idris, the trial judge gave the order after rejecting oral…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old housewife for allegedly setting her co-wife’s room ablaze in an incident that resulted in serious injuries to four persons in Mangwarori Quarters, Mariri Kano. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi…
The Nigerian Army troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, under the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity, have continued to record significant operational successes. It said this includes the rescue of abducted civilians, reunification of families,…
An Abuja High Court sitting in Gudu, has adjourned the trial of a medical practitioner, Dr. John Abebe, and his facility, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited, over allegations of IVF fraud, embryo theft and unlawful disclosure of patients’ medical secrets. Justice…
Tansian University, Umunya, a faith-based tertiary institution in Anambra State, has reacted to viral video on social media claiming that a priest and member of management of the institution was caught in sexual act with a female student. The video…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two women and a 35-year-old fish seller over an alleged attempt to engage in immoral acts in Kano. The director of public enlightenment of the state Hisbah Board, Auwalu Sheshe, confirmed the arrest…
A 45-year-old businessman, Kazeem Akinwunmi Bolaji, was on Wednesday arraigned on an 11-count charge bordering on alleged employment scam and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. According to the…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two more suspected miscreants linked to the recent attack on the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano in April 2026. Similarly, the command has arraigned seven suspects before Magistrate…
The Kano State Police Command has provided an update on its investigation and prosecution efforts following the thuggery attack at the Farm Centre GSM market in Kano on April 28, 2026. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations…
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin the state capital has sentenced the General Overseer of the Mission House of Divine Land of Joy and Prayer Ministry, Pastor Ajiboye Olayinka, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting three minors within…
Security operatives in Katsina State have repelled an attempted attack on Gwarjo town in Matazu Local Government Area, forcing suspected bandits to flee, abandoning their weapons at the scene.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday…
A two-year-old child suspected of being abducted has been rescued by the police in Warri, Delta State, and reunited with the parents. PUNCH Metro gathered that operatives of the Quick Response Squad, Warri, on May 10, 2026, at about 07:15…
Suspected bandits have attacked Kogari community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting five residents, including the village head and members of his family.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst,…
The Anambra State Police Command has raided a secessionist camp in Owerre-Ezukala, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state, recovering sophisticated arms and ammunition. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this during a press…
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