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ICPC Arraigns FRSC Officer Over Alleged N4.31 Million Job Racketeering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Mohammed Adamu Ndagiyapa, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi, Abuja, over alleged…
Nigerian Granny, Yetunde Barek Arrested with 13kg of Cocaine at Lagos Airport
A 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in peels of plantain which…
June 30 Deadline: Nigerian Man, ‘Big Joe’ Shot Dead in South Africa
As the ultimatum slammed on African migrants to leave South Africa on Monday June 30, 2026 elapsed , a Nigerian trader identified as "Big Joe" has been short dead in Witbank, South Africa.
Big Joe was short dead in front of his shop in…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged AUD$8.4m, US$3.6m Investment Fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 29, 2026, arraigned one Usie Otukpa Osang before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja for fraud.
He was arraigned on an eight-court charge…
Sen Abba Moro Condemns Killing of Ardo Muhammad, Urges Thorough Investigation, Says Gov Alia Not…
Senator Abba Moro condemns killing of Ardo Muhammad, urges thorough investigation
The lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, has condemned "in strong terms," the…
Fear Grips Benue Community as Police Arrests 10 Suspects Over Killing of Fulani Leader
Palpable fear has gripped the Otukpo and its environs in Benue State as the Nigeria Police has swung into action to arrest some suspects allegedly connected to the killing of Fulani leader in the state, Mr. Ardo Risku.
Ardo Risku,…
ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai, Jimi Lawal, in 11-Count Amended Charge Over N8.68bn CCTV Contract
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser/Councillor, Mr.…
NDLEA Arrests Two Grandpas Who Sell Illicit Drugs to Secondary School Students
An 84-year-old grandpa, Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora are now cooling their heels in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following their arrest for dealing in illicit substances, which…
EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American, Adegoke Adams for Alleged $320,000 Vehicle Import Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000…
Lagos Court Convicts 11 Indians for Importing 31.5kg Cocaine Into Nigeria, Convicts to Pay…
About six months after their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for importing 31.5 kilograms of cocaine from Marshall Islands into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos, 11 Indian sailors and their…