By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Catholic Sisters and the Managing Director of Mayfresh Mortgage Bank over allegations of tampering with shareholders’ records at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to evade the repayment of a ₦1.2 billion loan. According to EFCC sources, the suspects—Rev. Sister Annette Ezekwem, Rev. […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello, a self-proclaimed Islamic cleric, to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of Hafsoh Yetunde Adefalu Lawal, a 24-year-old final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering judgment, Justice Hannah Ajayi described Bello’s actions as “inhuman, wicked, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has announced the recovery of 36 stolen vehicles, including a luxury vintage Porsche 911 valued at approximately ₦250 million, during a press briefing held at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Jimoh, the recovered vehicles include cars stolen both locally […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major breakthrough against banditry and violent crime in Kwara State, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested over 20 suspected bandits following a series of coordinated security operations across key local government areas. The arrests, which took place in Ifelodun, Edu, and Patigi LGAs, were the result of intelligence-led raids conducted […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Government has shut down an illegal baby factory disguised as a medical facility, rescuing several pregnant teenagers and infants in a coordinated raid led by the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade and other enforcement agencies. The illegal center, operating under the name “Mother and Child Hospital and […]
By: Erewunmi Peace A new wave of terror has gripped Nigeria’s capital as criminal syndicates, widely known as “One Chance” gangs, continue to abduct, rob, and murder innocent passengers — especially women — using commercial taxis and minibuses as bait. Shocking Incidents Raise Alarm Nationwide In recent weeks, two tragic cases have shaken the nation: […]
By: Erewunmi Peace At least seven people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after suspected gunmen launched coordinated attacks on three villages in the Arondizuogu community of Ideato North Local Government Area, Imo State. The affected villages — Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno — were reportedly invaded in the early hours of Friday, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened trial proceedings against Bishop Katung Jonas and one Okewole Dayo over an alleged ₦178.8 million fraud involving over 44,000 Nigerians. According to testimonies presented before the Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, the bishop allegedly used church sermons and televised broadcasts to […]
By Erewunmi Peace After a relentless seven-year pursuit, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Okpara Paul Chigozie, in Lagos State. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in Nigeria’s war against illicit drug trafficking. According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the 60-year-old fugitive […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Umuahia, Abia State, in a coordinated operation that targeted an alleged cybercrime training centre. According to an official statement released by the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, the arrests were made on Thursday, July 18, following intelligence that led […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a massive visa fraud operation involving over ₦500 million, leading to the arrest of four suspects connected to the scam. According to police reports, the suspects allegedly defrauded more than 100 unsuspecting individuals with false promises of securing work visas to Canada […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tragic and horrifying incident occurred in the quiet community of Oba-Ile, Osun State, on Tuesday evening, when a man identified as Sodiq Eniola allegedly killed three siblings with a machete before being lynched by a furious mob. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect, believed to be under the influence of hard drugs, […]
By: Erewunmi Peace In a major security breakthrough, operatives in Kogi State have uncovered a shocking network of local vendors—ranging from bread sellers and sachet water suppliers to fuel attendants and motorbike riders—who were allegedly aiding kidnapping syndicates operating within forest regions of the state. According to Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating cybercrime, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu declaring a relentless crackdown on cybercriminals across the country. Speaking at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja, Ribadu stated that the FG is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts […]
By Erewunmi Peace A British woman’s dream of love turned into a nightmare after she was defrauded of nearly £200,000 by a Nigerian man posing as her perfect partner online. The man, Emmanuel Jack, 35, had presented himself as a successful architect on dating websites, targeting vulnerable women seeking genuine connection. He scammed six women, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Government has officially debunked widespread reports suggesting that Mr. Ogbonna Ogbojionu was imprisoned for 22 years solely for purchasing a stolen generator. According to a statement by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), the convict was jailed for his role in a violent armed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has stirred nationwide controversy after claiming that nearly all kidnappers arrested in Anambra State over the last three years are of Igbo origin—not Fulani herdsmen as widely assumed. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Maryland, United States, the governor said: “From all the records we have, 99.9% […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fragile peace was shattered in Benin City, Edo State, this week as a renewed outbreak of cult-related violence claimed the lives of six individuals in just two days. The killings mark a disturbing return to bloodshed after nearly two months of relative calm in the state capital. The violent clashes, which […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine individuals, including five Chinese nationals, for alleged illegal mining activities in Kaniyan village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the EFCC’s Kaduna Zonal Command during a coordinated raid on the mining site. According to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its war against drug trafficking in Edo State, with a recent crackdown that led to the arrest of 37 suspects and the seizure of over 345 kilograms of illicit drugs. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Callys Alumona, disclosed the agency’s achievements during […]
