In a landmark judgment, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin to six months in prison for her involvement in tampering with and…
Category: Crimewatch
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Nigerian Troops Rescue 35 Kidnapped Victims, Neutralize 2 Terrorists in Katsina State Operation
In a significant achievement, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI in Katsina state, as part of a well-coordinated clearance operation, successfully rescued 35 kidnapped victims and neutralized 2 terrorists. The operation took place…
Abia Varsity DVC Abducted by Hoodlums
In a shocking incident, Professor Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, DVC, of Abia State University, Uturu, was abducted by hoodlums on Friday in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South Local Government Area of…
Security Forces Neutralize ESN Camps in Okigwe, Foil Kidnapping Attempt in Owerri
In a joint operation, the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, in collaboration with the Police and Civil Defence Corps, successfully cleared several camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
Alleged ₦4bn Fraud: Former Anambra Gov, Obiano Pleads Not Guilty, Granted Bail
In a significant legal development, former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, faced the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today on nine counts of alleged N4 billion fraud during his eight-year…
Obiano, to Face Money Laundering Charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Obiano faces nine…
EFCC Busts Internet Fraud Training Ring in Akwa Ibom, Arrests 24 Suspects
In a recent operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cracked down on an alleged internet fraud training ring in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, arresting 24 individuals…
Illegal Miners Blamed for Explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State
In the wake of the explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has pointed fingers at illegal miners. The governor, after a visit to the explosion…
Troops Disrupt Transnational Drug Syndicate, Seize 296 Wraps of Illicit Substances
In a successful operation, troops from the 192 Battalion, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a suspected transnational drug syndicate. The operation took place along the Balogun…
35 Artillery Brigade Intercepts Large Quantity of Drugs: Suspects, Exhibits Handed Over to NDLEA
In a collaborative effort 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…
EFCC Reopens Money Laundering Cases Against Former Govs, Ministers Involving Over N853.8 Billion
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:…
Army Chief Condemns Verbal Assault on Lagos Governor, Arrests Soldier Involved
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…
Tinubu Suspends Minister Amidst Financial Probe
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…
UNICAL’s Suspended Dean Remanded Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
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…
Police Nab Bloggers Allegedly Behind ‘Gistlover’ for Cyberstalking and Blackmail
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…
EFCC Investigates Alleged N44 Billion Fund Transfer: Freezes N30 Billion in NSIPA Probe
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…
FG Suspends Accreditation of Benin Republic, Togo Degree Certificates
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…
NDLEA Intercepts Drug Consignment: Qatar-Based Businessman Among Apprehended Individuals
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…
NAFDAC Issues Urgent Warning on Contaminated Oral Syrup and Suspension Medicines
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,…
Dozens Convicted in Internet Fraud Cases by Courts in Oyo, Ogun States
In a recent development, courts in Oyo and Ogun states have delivered verdicts against 37 individuals involved in internet fraud-related activities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that these convictions…