Cocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria
AFRICOM support aids the French Navy seizure, revealing a challenge to Nigeria from transnational drug networks.
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Police arrest two suspected armed robbers in Lagos, recover motorcycle
The police said operatives of the Ikeja Division responded swiftly to a distress call on 29 September around 7:15 p.m.
Fayose acquitted of criminal charges after six years trial
EFCC charged former Governor Fayose with fraudulently receiving N1.2 billion for purposes of funding his governorship election campaign in Ekiti ...
Cultism: A growing monster threatening Nigeria’s future
“Solving cultism will reduce crime and foster national development."
Why asset recovery is crucial to fight against corruption- EFCC chair
“If you allow the corrupt or those that you are investigating to have access to the proceeds of their crimes, ...
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Police kill suspected kidnapper in Benin, rescue victim – Official
“The second (suspect) is believed to have narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries.”
Police recover weapons in Delta
The police say they have launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects.
Naira Abuse: EFCC charges Instagram celebrity Cubana Chief Priest, set for arraignment
The scheduled arraignment of Cubana Chief Priest is coming days after the EFCC said many celebrities would soon be prosecuted ...
Nigeria’s executive, legislature, judiciary highly corrupt – ICPC survey
It is observed from the survey that corruption has become so pervasive that Nigerians need to embark on a change ...
ECOWAS Court rejects US prisoner’s request for transfer to Nigeria
The Nigerian had told ECOWAS Court he had already served eight years of the 12 years jail time imposed on ...
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ANALYSIS: Africa’s ocean of organised crime
A lack of state and industry accountability has turned the ocean into the world’s biggest transnational crime scene.
87 killed, 39 injured in Plateau massacre – Police
The police said they arrested seven people suspected to be part of those who carried out the massacre
UPDATED: What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked – Mike Igini
The former INEC REC, Mike Igini, said members of PDP members pressured former President Goodluck Jonathan to sack him because ...
Man allegedly rapes 87-year-old grandmother in Delhi
The suspect has been arrested.
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Nigeria’s worsening kidnap-for-ransom scourge (1)
A study of reported cases of Kidnap-for-ransom in the media reveals that the crime has become perhaps the biggest security ...
Police re-arraign Osun cleric who allegedly raped teenager
Mr Habeebulah AbdulRahman appeared in court on Wednesday following series of follow-up reports by this newspaper and pressure from rights ...
U.S. advises citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso
The U.S. orders all family members of government employees not of age to leave, and authorises the voluntary departure of ...
Alleged husband killer Maryam Sanda to open defence October 16
Maryam Sanda is accused of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, a son of former PDP chairman, Haliru Bello
Tribunal dismisses certificate forgery case against Kwara governor
The PDP candidate, Razaq Atunwa challenged Mr AbdulRazak’s victory in the March 9 election.
Man arrested for allegedly raping six-year-old girl
The police is still investigating.
Notorious kidnapper who allegedly kills victims after receiving ransom arrested
The suspect was apprehended at Fagam village.
Three armed robbers who allegedly attacked police station killed
“The gang is believed to be responsible for the attack on Abaji Police station.”
2017: The year “Badoo killings” sent shock waves across Lagos
About 30 people are believed to have been killed by the cult group.
Mob kill police inspector in Adamawa for allegedly shooting passenger
An eyewitness says the incident followed a disagreement over a N50 bribe
Court orders three men whipped for loitering in Abuja
The offence is punishable under Section 199 of the Penal Code.
