CRIME
NDLEA Calls for Collective Action Against Drug Abuse As NGO Donates Equipment In Lagos
The Lagos State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reaffirmed that the fight against drug abuse and trafficking cannot be won by the agency alone, calling on communities, organisations, and governments to unite in addressing the growing menace. This call was made by Mr. Liman Wali, the Lagos State Commander of the NDLEA, on Tuesday during...
E-Money Released After EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged Currency Abuse
Lagos, Tuesday – Popular Lagos businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, was released on Tuesday evening after being detained and interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged currency abuse and violation of the Foreign Exchange Act. E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and transported...
Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours Amid Explosive Money Laundering Probe
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release embattled businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the ruling in a brief court session, emphasizing that all parties, especially the EFCC, must return to court on May 2, 2025, to...
Security Is Everybody’s Business – Gov. Otti Warns Criminals (Video)
Governor Alex Otti has issued a stern warning to criminal elements operating in Abia State, stating that his administration will not tolerate acts of kidnapping, banditry, or insecurity. Speaking during his April edition of “Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians, the Governor stressed that the government’s “Operation Crush” security initiative is operational across all 17 local government areas of the...
FBI, DEA Seek 90-Day Extension On Release Of Tinubu Drug Case Files
In a surprising development, the long-awaited release of documents by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) related to an alleged drug investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been delayed. The documents, originally expected to be released today following a U.S. federal court order in April, will now be withheld for up to...
Simon Ekpa To Be Extradited To Nigeria Over Biafra Agitation – DSS official
A Department of State Services (DSS) operative on Friday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed disciple of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will soon be extradited from Finland to Nigeria to face trial over his involvement in the Biafran separatist movement. The operative, identified in court as Prosecution Witness AAA (PWAAA), made the revelation during cross-examination...
Police Launch Probe Into Death Of Five Children In Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the tragic deaths of five children in the Agyaragu community of Obi Local Government Area. According to a statement released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, the lifeless bodies of the children were discovered inside an abandoned, non-functional vehicle parked at the home...
EFCC Breaks Silence On VeryDarkMan’s Arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Innocent Otse (VeryDarkMan) following multiple petitions alleging his involvement in serious financial crimes. According to the Commission, Otse was invited for questioning after receiving a series of petitions detailing alleged financial malfeasance. Despite several invitations sent through his known addresses and communication channels, he failed to honor...
Court Fixes July 2 For Trial Of 109 Foreigners Over Alleged Cybercrime
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed July 2 for the trial of 109 foreigners accused of involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities that are said to be threatening the nation’s security. The matter could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, who was reportedly on another official engagement....
Canadian, Nigerian Nationals Arrested By Police Over ₦452 Million, $210,000 Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two high-profile suspects for their alleged involvement in a series of cyber and financial crimes, including a $210,000 investment scam and a N452 million charity fraud scheme. In a statement released on Monday by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja confirmed the arrests of Robert Harms,...
