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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues its relentless pursuit of cybercriminals with the arraignment of one Sunday Simon, alias Ryan Eggold, before Justice A.A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court in Kaduna on October 16, 2023. Simon stands accused of defrauding an American citizen, Garri Kalish, of the sum of $800 (Eight…
In an operation from 9th to 16th October 2023 under Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) in Nigeria have carried out various successful missions, including neutralizing bandits and armed robbers, arresting 59 suspects involved in crimes like kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, railway vandalism, gunrunning, and illegal mining. Additionally, they have…
In a continued effort to combat terrorism, insurgency, and various criminal activities in the country, the Nigerian Army is intensifying its operations across multiple theatres. Recent actions have seen troops successfully neutralize insurgents and make significant recoveries. Birnin Gwari Operation On October 17, 2023, troops from the 2 Battalion, acting on actionable intelligence, carried out…
On October 15, 2023, the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA II carried out a successful clearance operation in various areas, based on valuable intelligence. The operation extended to Lilu Community, Mother Valley, and Orsumoghu Forest in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, as well as Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra…
The trial of former Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Haruna Baba Jauro, and two others has been adjourned until November 21, 2023, by Justice Tijani Ringim of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Jauro, along with Dr. Dauda Bitrus Bawa and Thlumbau Enterprises Limited, is facing a 19-count…
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a musician, known as Aniji Shedrack Chidubem, with the stage name “Sanij-D,” on allegations of defrauding a British citizen, Susan McLean, of £9,300 (equivalent to Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Euros). Furthermore, he is accused of a similar fraudulent act involving an American,…
Kenyan Man Impersonates Lawyer, Wins 26 Court Cases Before Arrest, Sparking Debate on Legal Education In a stunning turn of events in Kenya’s legal landscape, a man who posed as a lawyer, Brian Mwenda, managed to secure victories in 26 court cases before authorities finally apprehended him for falsely presenting himself as an advocate of…
Nigeria Immigration Service Addresses Alleged Unprofessional Conducts at Passport Offices The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, has expressed her deep concern over reports of misconduct involving immigration personnel at various Passport offices across the country. In an official statement dated October 13, 2023, and shared on the Nigeria Immigration Service’s…
In a significant military operation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully conducted airstrikes in both Borno and Zamfara states, dealing a heavy blow to terrorists in the region. The NAF’s air component of operations Hadin Kai and Hadarin Daji carried out these missions, aiming to eliminate terrorists and secure the area. In Borno State,…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has disclosed that they’ve received reports of approximately 62 instances of alleged mysterious disappearances of male genitalia across the territory.