…Legit.ng reported that the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disappeared from the popular social media platform. On Wednesday, August 14, the agency's official handle, which had 2.2 million followers, was no longer accessible.On Wednesday, August 14, the agency's offici…

…challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and security agencies to investigate alleged vote-buying networks. HURIWA called for the investigation and prosecution of financier…

…in the arrest of the three suspects.On interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, confirmed the arrest on Friday, August 14, 2026 during his maiden press briefing at the Police Officers' Mess in Jos, saying the command had commenced investigation into the alleged…

…case on the direct instruction of Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu."The only crime of the AIG was his resolve to investigate the matter as instructed by the Inspector General of Police and fish out the culprits behind the killings, unlike his predecessors who failed to do so," Ijele said.He claimed two of the…

…to the highest level, where it remains. “Do not travel to Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping,” the travel advisory read. In October 2020, US missionary Philip Walton was kidnapped in Massalata, a village 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Niamey, near the Nigerian border. He was f…

…the Prosecutor, Insp. Ayodele Ayeni told the court that the convict committed the crime at about 9; 00 a.m., at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Ayeni said that Bolanle tendered the forged marriage certificate before the court as evidence in a divorce suit filed against her by Adeyemo. He said Adeyemo opposed the admissibility…

…Local Government Area. The items were recovered by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit during a routine patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge on Thursday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to him, the officers had sighted two young men ri…

…travelling to Niger shortly after the kidnapping, citing an increased risk of terrorism, crime and civil unrest. Rideout, who is also a pilot, had worked in Niger as a Christian missionary for 19 years and served as a pilot for SIM International, which operates in more than 70 countries. SIM International described his…

…made away with her body and stole her personal belongings. The police said the alleged crime occurred at the Shoreline axis of Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. Obateru was described as a 33-year-old Yoruba man, about 5.9 feet tall, thin, fair-skinned and with an oval face. His last known address was listed as Ajoda New Tow…

…agencies in parts of Kwara State following a series of kidnappings and other violent crimes recorded in some communities. Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, assured residents that the command would sustain its intelligence-led operations against criminal elements across the…

…with this orchestrated campaign of calumny, defamation, malicious falsehood, and cybercrime. These shenanigans must stop in our body politics.” Recall that the political relationship between Abiodun and Daniel had been strained, particularly over the 2027 Senate ticket for Ogun East. While Daniel, who currently occupie…

…logistical support needed to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the affected regions.

…her marriage - but she never suspected her life was in danger. When asked about Watts' crimes, Henderson told the Daily Mail: "How I feel about it? He knows. He knows how I feel. I don't know all the people involved but I would want to respect them." She then described the k!llings as "something harsh for anyone to ex…

…of the effectiveness of joint operations in tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes. It also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing security agencies with timely and credible information on suspicious activities.

…"We are intentional in investing in and organising our security architecture to prevent crime. But if there is a breach, you can run, but cannot hide for long. We must get you. You can't commit these crimes in Enugu State and get away with it. No way." Mbah also warned residents who collaborate with criminal elements o…

…thorough and transparent investigation, and ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law. "We further call for calm, as we urge all youths of Ngo Clan and well-meaning Nigerians not to take the law into their hands. We must not allow grief to degenerate in…

…the order's disruption to legal efforts to bring those responsible for grave crimes to justice. "The plaintiffs are seeking an end to these sanctions, which transgresses the president's authority and violate international and US law, including the rights to freedom of expression and religion," he added. Joyce Ajlouny,…

…night, calling what he did "inexcusable." "The moment this individual committed a crime he was no longer a law enforcement officer. He was a criminal." The murd£r-su!cide remains under investigation. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 3:37 PM | Share this Story

…was later found out that one of the family members (who confessed to the police of this crime) took the money and not the poor girl. "That moment stayed with me. As parents, praying for longevity is beyond our cravings for the beautiful things of this world, but that we may be there and strong enough to care for our ch…

…were rescued. "I'm glad to let you know that several kilometres away from the scene of crime, we successfully secured the release of the two of them that were kidnapped in Okeigbo," Adeleye said. He, however, said the kidnappers employed deceptive tactics to mislead the security operatives about their location. Adeleye…

…cited children who end up begging on the streets, struggling with addiction, hunger or crime as examples of what she believes is often overlooked when people focus only on successful individuals who came from disadvantaged backgrounds. Shirin also criticised the expectation placed on some young people to financially su…

…Africa has the capacity to build and strengthen its own regional mechanisms to handle crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide, reducing dependence on external institutions that many across the continent regard as politically compromised.Call for Reform and Regional ActionThe organisation urged the African Uni…

…Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, said gender-based violence and violent crimes remain a serious concern and reiterated SAPS' commitment to thorough investigations to ensure justice is served. The investigation continues under the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. by Linda Ikeji at 09/08/2026…

…uncertainty, climate and food shocks, violent extremism, terrorism, transnational crimes and the manipulation of identity and religion. Citing a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees report, Tinubu said 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide at the end of 2025. He said the scale of the challenge…

…in the region. He identified terrorism and violent extremism, transnational organised crime, irregular migration, climate change, environmental degradation, humanitarian crises and growing geopolitical competition as major challenges confronting the Sahel. The minister said the challenges transcended national boundarie…