EFCC Detains Yahaya Bello Over Alleged Fund Mismanagement

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is currently under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with allegations of misappropriation of state funds. Sources indicate that EFCC operatives are interrogating Bello as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities during his tenure. Conflicting accounts have emerged regarding how the…

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Court Sentences 12 Internet Fraudsters in Adamawa 

Twelve individuals have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by Justices Kayanson Samuel Lawanson, Hammed Isha, Benjamin Manji Lawal, and Mohammed Ibrahim Tola of the Adamawa State High Court for internet fraud-related offenses. The convicted persons include Oladele Pius, Emmanuel Bulus, Elijah Elisha, Alamin Mohammed Bappa, Jamilu Usman, and Enoch Solomon, as well…

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Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah media chief

  Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammed Afif, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit the headquarters of the Lebanese Baath Party in central Beirut on Sunday. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strike-beirut-kills-hezbollah-media-relations-chief-security-sources-say-20 The strike targeted the Baath Party office in the densely populated Ras al-Naba neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of at least four people, according to Lebanon’s state-run…

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Armed Men Attack TCN Substation Under Construction in Kogi

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a violent attack on its 330/132/33kV transmission substation construction site in Obajana, Kogi State, by unidentified armed men. The incident took place late Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., according to TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. According to Mbah, security personnel stationed…

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EFCC Arraigns Two for Alleged $700k Fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned two suspects, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for allegedly impersonating EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede to attempt a $700,000 fraud scheme involving blackmail. Their arraignment took place on Wednesday before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja. According to the EFCC spokesperson…

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UK Police Detain Nigerian Over Alleged Online Misconduct with Minor

A 43-year-old Nigerian man, Abimbola David, has been detained in the UK on allegations of inappropriate online communication with a 14-year-old girl. The arrest came after the minor reportedly presented evidence of their exchanges to authorities, claiming that he made improper requests. According to Saving Our Children’s Futures, a child protection organization, David is married,…

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Over 300 Alleged Sex Tapes of Equatorial Guinea’s Financial Crime Chief Leaked, Featuring Brother’s Wife, Presidential Security Head’s Wife, and Others

Over ‘300’ s3x tapes of Equatorial Guinea’s financial crime chief with his brother’s wife, wife of the Presidential security head and others allegedly leaked online

Equatorial Guinea’s financial crime chief, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, head of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), finds himself at the center of a national scandal after explicit personal recordings surfaced online.   The tapes, allegedly numbering over 300, depict Ebang in encounters with multiple women, some of whom are reported to be married, including…

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Military shuts down 98 illegal oil refining operations.

The Defence Headquarters has reported that troops of Operation Delta Safe have successfully deactivated 98 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region within the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this information in a statement released in Abuja. Additionally, the troops discovered and dismantled 49 crude oil cooking…

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Dozens killed as Israeli strike hits residential building in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on a five-story residential building in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, has left over 90 Palestinians, including 25 children, dead or missing, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.   The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a “spotter” reportedly using binoculars to observe Israeli forces but was unaware the building housed displaced…

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Breaking: Gunmen kidnap UNN Professor in Enugu

A senior lecturer at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Oguejiofor Ujam, has reportedly been abducted by gunmen along the Ugwuogo-Opi-Nsukka road. Prof. Ujam, who serves as the Dean of the School of General Studies, has been held hostage on Sunday morning on this notorious route. This incident was after a similar kidnapping occurrenceon…

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EFCC Charges Fake Nurse for N28.2m Fraud in Enugu

In a significant legal development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a woman posing as a nurse in Enugu for her involvement in a N28.2 million fraud case. The suspect, identified as Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, is accused of deceiving over 45 victims with promises of fertility treatments. The case highlights the growing…

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20 Dead as Rival Terrorist Groups Clash in Katsina

At least 20 individuals, including key leaders, were killed during a violent clash between rival terrorist groups in Katsina State. The deadly confrontation, which occurred early Wednesday morning, is believed to be part of a territorial dispute in the Dan-Ali community, located in the Dan-Musa Local Government Area. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of…

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Police Arrest Man for Attempted Suicide in Adamawa

Police in Adamawa State have apprehended a 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Muhammed, after he attempted to take his own life by climbing a 33kv high-tension power line along the Yola-Jalingo highway. SP Suleiman Yahaya, who confirmed the arrest, stated that Muhammed, a native of Taraba State, would undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the Specialist Hospital to…

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Iran Launches Missile Barrage on Israeli Cities Amid Escalating Conflict

Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Tuesday as Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at multiple locations across Israel, including the capital, Tel Aviv. While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted several of the missiles, reports indicate that many still hit densely populated areas. In an official statement, the Israeli military confirmed the…

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Minister Orders Investigation Into Alleged Corruption in Correctional Service

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In a firm statement, the Minister condemned the alleged misconduct, emphasizing that corruption, indiscipline, and unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated under his watch. He assured that offenders will face severe consequences within the…

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