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In a significant operation on December 24, 2024, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria intercepted two boats laden with 1,960 kilograms of cannabis, commonly known as ‘Ghanaian Loud,’ at Eleko Beach in the Lekki area of Lagos. The drugs, smuggled from Ghana via waterways, were concealed in large parcels, a typical method…
Norwegian authorities have detained a prominent leader of the Ambazonia separatist movement, a German national of Cameroonian heritage, on allegations of sponsoring crimes against humanity in Cameroon. This arrest represents a significant legal development, as it is the first time Norway is pursuing action related to such serious allegations. The suspect, who is in his…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s alleged visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports from his media office and the anti-graft agency. Bello’s media office, led by Director Ohiare Michael, claimed that the former governor voluntarily appeared at the EFCC headquarters to clear his name of money…
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on Wednesday, dismissed six staff of the University over their alleged involvement in certificate forgery, sexual harassment, academic fraud among other offences.
In a stunning revelation, Prince Henry Ode, a well-known Nollywood actor and producer from Port Harcourt, was confirmed to be among the nine kidnappers killed by police in Lagos. The police had been pursuing this notorious group, known for terrorizing Lagos and its environs, culminating in a fatal encounter at the Ladipo auto spare parts…
Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals, all of Vietnamese descent, found in a room at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel. The group, including two with U.S. passports, checked in separately but were found dead in one room without signs of struggle. Police suspect foul play and are searching for a seventh…
In a landmark ruling, the Special Offenses Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has sentenced Ugwu Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle to 46 years in prison for impersonating members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and executing a fraudulent court order. The judgment, handed down by Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe, marks a significant victory in the…
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the death of Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, a 62-year-old businessman from Texas, USA, whose body was discovered in a hotel room in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. Izuchukwu, who had returned to Nigeria for business transactions, was found dead on June 9, 2024. According to sources, Izuchukwu…
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, a Zambian court in the capital city of Lusaka has sentenced 22 Chinese nationals to prison terms ranging from seven to eleven years. The Magistrates Court handed down these sentences on Friday following the defendants’ guilty pleas to charges of identity fraud, computer-related misrepresentation, and operating illegal online networks…
A contentious legal battle has emerged between cryptocurrency platform Binance and Nigerian authorities, with allegations of a $150 million bribery demand surfacing amidst accusations of money laundering and tax evasion. The saga unfolded with accusations levied by Binance against top Nigerian government officials, claiming they demanded a staggering $150 million in cryptocurrency to resolve a…
