…a fine of at least N50,000, or both.EFCC's recent record on Naira abuseThe calls for an investigation come at a time when the EFCC has been actively pursuing naira abuse cases. In July 2026, the commission secured guilty pleas and convictions against 12 people before the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, follow…
…order concerning records held by the US Department of Justice, DOJ, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA. However, Judge Howell granted only four additional days, setting August 21, 2026 as the deadline for compliance. Von Batten said the development is a renewed effort by Pirr…
…Lagos on Tuesday. Marwa described the operation as one of the most significant narcotics investigations undertaken by the agency in recent times, saying it led to the seizure of 184.50kg of cocaine, the largest cocaine seizure made through a courier company in Nigeria. According to him, the operation began with the int…
…the FCT, to treat every case of mob action as homicide. "And to carry out full-scale investigations using all the forensic tools and intelligence tools available to the police. "We are not going to spare anybody who is involved in mob action. We will do a thorough investigation, and we will take them to court. "We will…
…family as they grieve," he said. The company said it had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the d3ath. Ezeh said the investigation would examine the immediate, underlying and root causes of the accident. "We are committed to ensuring that the investigation is thorough and evidenc…
…Given the scale of the seizure, he immediately directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team, with a mandate to trace the entire network behind the shipment. The cartel was hoping to realise as much as N39 billion from the consignment through their international distribution network. Working closely with th…
…has flagged possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria following a three-month investigation into the rising cost of the building material despite the country’s substantial production capacity and limestone deposits. The commission said its preliminary findings showed that the prevailing prices of cement could n…
…Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said preliminary findings from an industry-wide investigation suggest possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market. The commission said the findings were contained in 40-page field reports compiled after a three-month cross-border study by its Anticompetitive Practices…
…in the village in which one person was k!lled and another kidnapped. John said the investigation into the incident led to the arrest of four suspects, including two alleged members of the robbery gang and two others suspected of receiving some of the stolen items. The PPRO identified the alleged gang members as Gospel…
…the Customs Sub-Department of Region IX assigned its customs control team to lead the investigation and coordinate with the Lao Bao International Border Gate's customs branch, the drug-related crimes investigation police division under the Quang Tri Police, the anti-smuggling investigation sub-department and the provin…
…(AAN) and The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought have called for a thorough investigation into allegations of inciting violence against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, following statements reportedly made during the build-up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisations also comme…
…Financial Intelligence Unit, enhancing the ability of both institutions to coordinate investigations and intelligence-led operations against illegal mining syndicates. “The Mining Marshals occupy a unique position within Nigeria’s security architecture, reporting to the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Solid Miner…
…was looking at her. She didn't look like Olivia at all." Doctors carried out extensive investigations before identifying inflammation in one of Olivia's main brain arteries, which they linked to the earlier chickenpox infection. She began improving after starting antibiotics. Doctors also reassured the family the strok…
…the Customs Sub-Department of Region IX to assign its customs control team to lead the investigation. The team also coordinated with the Lao Bao International Border Gate’s customs branch, the drug-related crimes investigation police division under the Quang Tri Police, the anti-smuggling investigation sub-department a…
EFCC commences investigations of suspect found with $73,000, £15,957 & 827,800 at Kano airport The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of a suspect, Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies, $73,000( Seventy Three United States Dollar)…
…a free and democratic society,” he said. He called for a thorough, impartial and speedy investigation into the incidents, stressing that those found responsible should face the full weight of the law. “Our people deserve peace. Our communities deserve security. And our democracy must be protected,” Oyewumi said.
…request at the preliminary stage. In its affidavit, the bank said its internal investigation showed that the funds had been transferred without the customers’ authorisation and distributed among several accounts. The bank said it immediately contacted the affected financial institutions, notified them of the suspected…
…said the suspects were not abducted but were handed over to the police in Bomadi for investigation. Oboro, an Ijaw community in Burutu LGA, and Alagbabiri, an Urhobo community in neighbouring Ughelli South LGA, have been involved in a dispute over land and other resources. The Oboro leadership said it decided to hand t…
…Division immediately mobilised to the scene, secured the area and commenced preliminary investigation. A machete suspected to have been used in the attack was recovered, while the scene was photographed and documented. “The suspected assailant, initially identified simply as Samuel, was reported to have fled the scene…
…at better enabling users to make this decision,” he said. The Bundeskartellamt said its investigation focused on competition law and did not seek to enforce data protection law. The proceeding began in June 2022 after the authority had found that Apple held a position of paramount significance for competition across ma…
The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced an investigation to establish the whereabouts of a 19-year-old woman, Dandam Happiness, who has been missing since August 10, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer for the command, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Monday. According to…
…a bank account belonging to the Osun State Government earlier in August as part of an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of approximately N11 billion. The commission noted that it had identified suspicious fund movements and restricted the account to prevent any further transactions while the investigation wa…
…about her death were not immediately given, but news outlet TMZ said there was an “open investigation” into the cause. Born in 1989, Panettiere became a child star and went on to have numerous roles in both film and TV. Her credits include “Remember The Titans,” “Ice Princess,” “Scream 4” and “Scream VI.” She wrote a m…
…Zuma from the North West Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, for their diligent investigation and the prosecution for ensuring that the matter was successfully brought to court. He noted that it sends a strong message that violence against children will not be tolerated. "The sentence also provides a measure of…
…Olanipekun Olukoyede, and ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, SERAP suggested that a joint investigation will strengthen public confidence in INEC and safeguard the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Consequently, SERAP called for the launch of an immediate joint probe into vote-buying, violence and misuse of public fund…