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Terrorists Use some Crypto Traders to fund terrorism – EFCC Chairman
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed that terrorists are covertly using young cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria to finance terrorism. According to Olukoyede, many of these traders are unaware that their financial … Continue Reading
Crypto: American Brothers Arrested For Stealing $25 Million worth of ethereum In 12 Seconds
An indictment unsealed today charges two American brothers, Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, of Boston, and James Peraire-Bueno, 28, of New York, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges stem from an alleged scheme … Continue Reading
hoodlums kill 2 women and a boy over pot of soup
Three persons, including two women and a young boy, have reportedly been killed in a clash between local scavengers, otherwise referred to as baban bola, and residents of the Byazhin community, in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the FCT.… Continue Reading
Nigerian Man Sentenced to life imprisonment for Killing his Wife With a skateboard in uk
A 48-year-old Nigerian man, Olubunmi Abodunde, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Kingdom for the murder of his wife, Taiwo, using a skateboard. The tragic incident occurred in November 2023 at their Newmarket home, where Taiwo … Continue Reading
Hisbah Police Arrests 20 Men and Women For Bathing Together In Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended 20 individuals for participating in gender-inclusive bathing, according to a report by Daily Trust. The arrests were made by the Operation Kau Da Badala team at a leisure center located on Ring Road, … Continue Reading
Nigerian Pastor Jailed For Pocketing Church Funds in uk
Ebenezer Oduntan, a former pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of David in Kildare, has been convicted on multiple charges of theft, company law violations, and deception, involving over €125,000. Oduntan, who resided at Curragh Grange, … Continue Reading
Man Arrested After Invading Bank While strapped With Bomb
An unidentified man has been arrested for possessing a bomb on the premises of a bank in Dadin Kowa, located in the Jos South area of Plateau State.
However, the suspect was quickly subdued after the explosive was discovered, preventing … Continue Reading
EFCC Exposes How “yahoo yahoo” Boys Get bank Accounts and Driver’s Licences For Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a disturbing trend where underage boys involved in internet fraud, commonly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo,’ falsify their age to open bank accounts and obtain driver’s licenses for handling proceeds from … Continue Reading
oil bunkering : NSCDC uncovers 2 illegal pipeline connection points in Rivers state
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made significant strides in combating illegal bunkering activities, uncovering two illicit sites in Rivers State. CSC Babawale Afolabi, the NSCDC spokesperson, revealed this in a statement on Monday, highlighting the … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Father For Posting Bizarre Video of his 4-Year-Old Child On Social Media
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man who posted bizarre video and photos of his 4-year-old daughter on Instagram.
The Police is against any forms of sexual exploitation and stands in solidarity with the victim.
The Nigeria Police Force’s … Continue Reading