Unshackled journalism at its finest
Stay informed on global crime reports, violence, military actions, investigations, and law enforcement updates.
Collaborative Efforts to Combat Illicit Activities In a significant move to combat illicit activities, the Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Tajudeen Aminu, handed over 365 pieces of pawpaw-sized wrapped Cannabis Sativa, weighing approximately 176 kilograms, to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command. The handover took place on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases against 13 former governors and some ex-ministers, with the amounts involved totaling over N853.8 billion. The individuals facing investigation include: The probe involves various allegations of money laundering and fraud, with specific amounts attached to each individual. Notable cases include Matawalle’s alleged N70…
In a significant development, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, publicly denounced the recent incident involving purported soldiers verbally attacking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dragon Officers Mess in Abakpa Cantonment, Enugu State, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja disclosed that the military had apprehended the individual responsible for the assault….
In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has wielded the axe, suspending Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, from her duties with immediate effect. This bold move was unveiled in a statement disclosed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. The suspension,…
In a startling development, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has made a decisive ruling regarding the case involving Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The judge ordered Ndifon’s remand at the Kuje Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service pending the…
In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the National Cybercrime Center of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF-NCCC) has made substantial headway in dismantling a cyberstalking and blackmailing syndicate that operated behind the façade of the Gistlover blog. A statement issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests of three suspects linked…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ramped up its investigation into the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), seizing N30 billion amidst a probe into the alleged transfer of N44 billion from the agency’s accounts. Sources privy to the investigation revealed that EFCC operatives traced a substantial portion of the N44 billion to…
Daily Nigerian’s Investigative Reporter Uncovers Quick Cotonou University Degree and its Acceptance in NYSC Scheme In response to startling revelations of deceptive practices in obtaining academic degrees, the Federal Government has taken a decisive step by suspending the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates issued by universities in Benin Republic and Togo. This move comes…
As the New Year approaches, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in intercepting drug consignments and apprehending multiple individuals, including a Qatar-based businessman, Agu Evidence Amobi, and another person, Uchegbu Onyebuchi Obi. The statement was issued and signed by Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters…
In a recent alert, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of five oral liquid dosage forms detected in multiple countries, flagging them for contamination. The affected products—ALERGO Syrup, EMIDONE Suspension, MUCORID Syrup, ULCOFIN Suspension, and ZINCELL Syrup—have been traced back to their manufacturer,…