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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC nab 43 suspected internet fraudsters in Toto, Nasarawa State.

EFCC grabs 43 for internet fraud in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The arrest of the alleged fraudsters followed actionable intelligence which linked them to fraudulent internet activities.
Courts jail 20 internet fraudsters after they pleaded guilty to charges bordering on defraud and cheating filed before them by EFCC.

Internet fraud: 20 jailed in Bauchi, Taraba

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Their journey to prison began when the EFCC received petitions from some concerned Nigerians regarding their nefarious activities.
Nigerian courts jail 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, 2 others after they pleaded guilty to involvement cyber-terrorism and internet fraud

Internet Fraud: 11 Filipinos, 2 Chinese, 2 others jailed in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, was ordered to ensure that the convicts are repatriated to their countries…
Kano government hails judgment of the Court of Appeal validating the Local Government election conducted in the state some months ago

Kano govt hails Appeal court verdict on LG election

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The appellate court affirmed that the Local Government Councils' election conducted in Kano state was valid and remain legally binding.
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar says the three Sahel countries - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will return to ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger will return to ECOWAS – Tuggar

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Tuggar said although the three countries have exited ECOWAS, Nigeria and other member countries would continue relating with them as…
Fraudsters

Internet scammers busted: 29 Jailed as Court seizes iPhones, dollars, motorcycles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Among the culprits were: Prosper Godfrey (alias Goodlife001), Igwe Ebenezer Chiwendu, Bolodeoku Daniel, Nduka Samuel Uche, Isaac Omeiza, Obasi Solomon…
Bancroft

Beast behind bars: Levi Bancroft’s reign of terror ends with life imprisonment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The investigation, which involved close collaboration with Thames Valley Police, used DNA evidence and CCTV footage to link Bancroft to…
Tinubu

Inside Tinubu’s storm: Documentary reveals bold moves to stabilise Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The president, who assumed office on May 29, 2023, launched sweeping economic reforms early in his tenure, including the removal…
Motorists are stranded as part of the bridge at Mokwa linking North and Southwestern part of the country collapses due to flooding in Niger

Motorists stranded as Mokwa bridge linking north, southwest collapses

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director General of NEMA who visited the community, confirmed that over 100 bodies had been recovered from…
President Bola Tinubu directs NEMA to activate National Emergency Response Centre over flood disaster in Mokwa LGA, Niger State

Niger: Death toll in Mokwa flood disaster rises to over 100

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Earlier reports indicated that 21 people lost their lives and several houses were destroyed following a torrential downpour on Wednesday…
A yet-to-be-identified bolt driver was shot dead on Friday morning at Samphino Road Junction , Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital.

Bolt driver shot dead inside vehicle in Yenagoa

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The lifeless body of the bolt driver was discovered early Friday morning inside his vehicle at the Samphino Road Junction…
INEC deploys the newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to fill existing vacancies in six states.

INEC deploys six newly sworn-in RECs

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said that with the deployment of the six RECs, all vacancies had been filled in…
Adamawa

Three kidnappers shot dead in Delta gun duel

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The kidnappers were neutralised on Tuesday by operatives of the Delta CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) during a gun…
Police kill wanted notorious kidnap kingpin, David Kamalu aka 'M-Kaze' in Emohua Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State

Notorious Rivers kidnap kingpin ‘M-Kaze’ killed in gun battle with police

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Kamalu was killed during a raid on a criminal hideout in Rumuodogo One community, Emohua Local Government Area (LGA) of…
CCCAI

CCCAI demands NERC crack down on DISCOs, enforce compensation for Band A Customers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

CCCAI criticised the lack of concrete metrics, saying NERC should have mandated DISCOs to measure supply failures in kilowatts and…
Troops of Nigerian Army kill A notorious terrorists’ commander, Amir Abu Fatima during a special operation in Kukawa axis of Borno State.

Troops kill ‘most wanted’ terror kingpin Abu Fatima in Borno

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Abu Fatima had been on the most-wanted list of security agencies due to his role in orchestrating multiple high-profile attacks…
INEC appeals to political parties, others participating in Saturday by-election to adhere to provisions of the law, regulations, guidelines

INEC announces dates for Osun, Ekiti governorship elections

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

INEC said detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections have been uploaded to…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu’s wife leads charge for religious tolerance, gender equality

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

She further stressed the need for Muslim women to overcome societal limitations and pursue both secular and religious education.
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Lagos man jailed 14 years for sexual assault on 14-year-old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Adewale forcibly dragged the 14-year-old girl to his residence, where he pushed her onto his bed, removed her undergarments and…
Katsina

“Leadership is difficult,” Katsina’s Dikko Radda confesses

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

According to Radda, the money managed by the government belongs to the people and that government officials are merely caretakers.
Kano

Kano govt donates cash, food items to family of slain youth

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“We will not fold our arms and allow unscrupulous elements to disrupt the relative peace being enjoyed statewide. The culprits…
DHQ

DHQ blasts Amnesty International over damning report on Nigeria

Paul Dada

11 months ago

While we acknowledge the importance of civil society in promoting accountability and human rights, we must express strong reservations about…
The French Embassy in Nigeria donated one million Euros (N1.8 billion) to 19 CSOs in Nigeria to drive grassroots development

French embassy doles out N1.8bn grant to Nigerian CSOs

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The fund called the French Embassy Fund for Civil Society Organisation (FEF-OSC), now in its sixth year, is part of…
Police arrest 41 suspects who allegedly masterminded the killing of CSP Baba Ali, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano division in Kano

Police arrest 41 suspects over killing of DPO in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Police said it is resolute in its determination to bring killers of the DPO to justice.
Ebola

366 dead! NCDC reports alarming rise in lassa fever, meningitis cases

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The agency said that children aged five to 14 were the most affected, with males accounting for 60 per cent…
Jet

“How we killed them:” NAF gives details of major victory over terrorists

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“The NAF wishes to reassure Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to defending the nation’s territorial integrity and protecting law-abiding citizens.…
Flood

Niger flood so shocking, devastating – NGF

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The statement said, “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum stands in solidarity with the government and people of Niger State on the…

Music icon Drake marks major industry first

Abimbola Aderinola

11 months ago

Canadian rapper Drake has officially made history by creating a new record in the music industry. The Recording Industry Association…
Zulum

Zulum donates N5m each to families of civilians killed in recent explosion

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The governor said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to assisting the families of security personnel and members…
ISWAP

Troops foil ISWAP’s attempted Invasion in Borno community

Paul Dada

11 months ago

According to initial field reports, the soldiers engaged the terrorists in a prolonged firefight, effectively thwarting the attack and forcing…
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