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35 Suspected Cultists Arrested During Initiation Ceremony in Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended 35 individuals suspected of cultism in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, conducted by the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command, was prompted by intelligence indicating a gathering … Continue Reading
Police Inspector allegedly Cuts Off Pregnant Wife’s Hand Over ₦3,000
The Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into an incident involving one of its officers accused of severing his wife’s hand following a dispute over money. The officer, identified as an Inspector, reportedly committed … Continue Reading
FBI: how 7 Nigerian pickers in U.S. Laundered $8 million scam proceeds to Yahoo Boys in Lagos
Seven Nigerian men have been charged by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy for their involvement in romance scams. Acting as middlemen, they allegedly received $8 million in proceeds from victims of … Continue Reading
Tragic Incident: Man Allegedly Stabs Wife to Death Over Infidelity Allegations in Ekiti State
In a shocking turn of events, a 34-year-old man, identified as Dare, has been accused of fatally stabbing his wife following allegations of infidelity. The distressing incident occurred in Ado-Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State, on Saturday, at their … Continue Reading
Two Notorious Drug Kingpins Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for trafficking cocaine
Following a series of arrests and successful prosecutions by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), two notorious cocaine barons, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, have been sentenced to life imprisonment. This significant development was revealed in … Continue Reading
74-Year-Old Woman Arrested for robbing Bank At Gunpoint After Losing Her Life Savings To Online Scammers
In a startling turn of events, a 74-year-old woman named Ann Mayers has been apprehended and charged after allegedly robbing a bank in Ohio at gunpoint. Mayers, who committed the robbery at an Ohio credit union on April 19, reportedly … Continue Reading
16 Suspected Cultists Arrested and 21 Others Declared Wanted By anambra state police
Police in Anambra State have apprehended 16 individuals suspected to be notorious cultists responsible for terrorizing and causing fatalities in the capital city of Awka. Additionally, the police have declared 21 others as wanted in connection with the ongoing violence … Continue Reading
EFCC Takes Action Against Illegal Mining: Two Chinese Nationals Charged
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, and their company, Ebuy Concept Limited, with illegal mining activities in Kwara State.
According to a statement released by the … Continue Reading
EFCC Apprehends 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja
In a concerted effort to combat currency mutilation, the dollarization of the economy, and forex malpractice, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cracked down on 34 currency speculators in Abuja.
The EFCC task force, dedicated to … Continue Reading
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede Vows to Resign if Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Escapes Prosecution for N80 Billion Fraud
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the EFCC, declares his commitment to justice amid efforts to prosecute Bello for alleged money laundering and misappropriation of funds.
During an interactive session with media executives at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja, Ola … Continue Reading