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Federal Government Identifies 15 Entities Involved in Terrorism Financing
The Federal Government has disclosed the identities of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms, allegedly linked to terrorism financing.
This revelation came to light through the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), which shared … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Suspect Over Alleged Child Pornography and Sextortion Charges
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against one Olukeye Olalekan before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Olalekan is facing an 18-count charge related … Continue Reading
Failed Suicide Bomber Killed in Borno State
In a harrowing incident on Sunday, worshippers narrowly escaped tragedy when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) intended to target them detonated prematurely on a male suicide bomber in Borno State.
The failed attack occurred in Biu Local Government Area, leaving … Continue Reading
Lagos Police Apprehend Robbery Suspects Posing as Beggars in Traffic
The police in Lagos have arrested two robbery suspects who masqueraded as alms beggars to prey on unsuspecting motorists.
The apprehension occurred following an incident at the Agungi area in Lekki, where the duo targeted a motorist, soliciting alms before … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Suspect for Impersonation and Fraud in Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against one David Ikeaghichi for impersonating an Afghanistan soldier and defrauding individuals through internet scams. Ikeaghichi appeared before Justice S. D. Pam of the … Continue Reading
Fake Medical Doctor Arrested in Rivers State
The Anti-Quackery Committee of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers State has apprehended a fraudulent individual posing as a medical doctor.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Echi Igbo Michael, was captured during an interview for the position … Continue Reading
Five Internet Fraudsters Convicted and Sentenced in Benue State
The Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State has handed down convictions and sentences to five individuals involved in internet fraud. Justices M.S. Abubakar and R.J. Egbe presided over the cases and delivered the verdicts, sending a strong message … Continue Reading
Businessman Sentenced to Prison for N99.75 Million Fraud IN borno
In a landmark ruling, Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, delivered a verdict on Wednesday, March 7, 2024, sentencing Alhaji Kyari Mohammed, the managing director of Kyari and Sons Company Nigeria Limited, to one year imprisonment. … Continue Reading
Enugu Zonal Command of EFCC Secures Conviction of 27 Internet Fraudsters
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully prosecuted and secured the conviction of 27 individuals involved in internet fraud.
The verdict was pronounced by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Suspect for Alleged N67.08 Million Fraud
The Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Zakariyau Yahaya before Justice Benjamin Manji of High Court 9 of the Adamawa State High Court, Yola on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Yahaya faced charges … Continue Reading