The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has established a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining across the country. This revelation was made by the NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, during his first quarterly meeting with senior officers…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $1.4m linked to fraud involving the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court had previously issued an interim forfeiture order on May 30,…
A middle-aged woman, Mrs Funke Ajayi, has cried out for help, claiming her life is in danger due to continuous harassment by security operatives and members of her community over an alleged offence committed by her younger brother. Mrs Ajayi’s…
A middle-aged woman, Mrs Funke Ajayi, has cried out for help, claiming her life is in danger due to continuous harassment by security operatives and members of her community over an alleged offence committed by her younger brother. Mrs Ajayi’s…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reported the neutralisation of 16 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, alongside the arrest of 300 individuals in connection with various criminal offences over the past two months. Speaking at a press briefing…
Gunmen opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State on Wednesday, leaving four people injured. The youths, believed to be supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, had assembled at a roundabout in solidarity…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended a 52-year-old man, Anthony Chidi, for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit alcoholic beverages in Mile 3 Market, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Chidi was…
The French government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse by offering increased support in training, capacity building, and logistics for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This assurance was given during…
By: Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna A Catholic priest, Rev. Father Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by suspected bandits after being abducted from his residence in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the tragic…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it uncovered rifles, live cartridges, and other weapons hidden by unknown persons at the Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra. Its South-East Zonal Director, Dr Martins Iluyomade, disclosed…
