…the hearing of his bail application. Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 4-count charge of conferring undue advantage on himself while serving as the chairman of the CCT. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecuting counsel, Christopher Mshelia, had prayed the court for a day fo…
…of security agencies in responding to banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes. He noted that the country's security challenges were constantly evolving, with terrorists and other criminal elements changing tactics and exploiting difficult terrain. Musa added that the response of security agencies must…
…who covers my daily activities, and detained her at its headquarters in Abuja. Her only 'crime' is doing her job as a journalist. The @officialABAT regime is running scared. They are very desperate but it will not end well for DSS DG, Tosin Ajayi at all."The DSS, however, maintains that Sodiq's arrest is connected to a…
…as the person that was house-sitting for her," Jack Kennedy, of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, told reporters Tuesday, according to the outlet. Investigators combed through the home, where they found Chicago-native Bates - who worked with Alvarez-Duenas at the restaurant Buffalo Phil's Wings. "Upon clearing the re…
US Publishes names and photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported over "worst of the worst" Crimes The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an updated deportation list containing the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals. According to a statement published on the official DHS website o…
…mspsp has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat crime and protect the lives and property of residents with the arrest of a suspected vehicle thief and the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle," the statement read. "The incident was reported on 5th July, 2026, by one Mrs. Remil…
…court on Thursday upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's seven year prison sentence over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. The case covered accusations that Yoon had obstructed cabinet deliberations and used forged signatures of the prime minister in the lead-up to the 2024…
…complying with court processes after being granted bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “After he left the office of the minister, the EFCC actually gave him bail on his self-recognizance, and the trial went on. He was there at every sitting, and he was vindicated. So, I honestly don’t know wher…
…court upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s seven-year prison sentence on Thursday over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. The case covered accusations that Yoon had obstructed cabinet deliberations and used forged signatures of the prime minister in the lead-up to the decl…
…found. The RSF, which is battling the Sudanese army in a civil war, committed these crimes in al-Fashir in north Darfur after a long siege. Survivors described being raped in rooms where the bodies of recently killed civilians, including their own family members, were still lying on the ground. The report found that th…
…and has deployed the anti-k!dnapping unit of the state headquarters, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the Drone Unit as reinforcements to lgarra to see to the safe rescue of the victim and the apprehension of the perpetrators in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, members of the Edo State Security Corps (ES…
…by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged economic crime. Aghaji was arrested at his residence in Enugu on Thursday, July 2, 2026, by the Enugu State Command of the DSS and was later transferred to the Lagos State Command of the agency, where he was detained as investigations continued. Ch…
…Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Adamu Ibrahim Kana, Akume said the Federal Government remained committed to initiatives aimed at preventing illicit drug use, disrupting trafficking netwo…
…in Washington, United States, with police alleging that he strangled her and staged the crime scene to conceal the k!lling. Raajitha Sabbineni, the 27-year-old wife of software development engineer Avinash Narne from Tfound dead in October 2025. Police have now arrested Narne and charged him following an extensive inve…
…condition. According to local accounts, suspects, including those accused of serious crimes, are sometimes detained inside the small mud building until transportation is arranged to move them to the divisional headquarters. The development has renewed concerns over the condition of security infrastructure in many rural…
…the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking on the summit's theme, "Addressing Illicit Drug Use and Trafficking: A Call to National Action," Akume said the fight against drugs required a collective national response. "It is a glaring call to…
…"He reiterates the Command's unwavering commitment to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice and assures the good people of Kogi State that the Command will continue to investigate all criminal cases diligently and professionally. "The Commissioner of Police further advised members of the public to refrain…
…its commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal firearms and other violent crimes across the state. "The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information that will aid ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and security." by Linda…
…significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and other violent crimes, following the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel with police operatives in Ilu Abo along the Akure-Owo Expressway," the statement read "The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 8th July…
…to maintain exclusive access to his son and that this was a motive behind the alleged crime. The court heard that after their relationship ended, the pair continued living together at their flat in West Charleton Court, near Kingsbridge, Devon.The jury was told Sutton had allegedly displayed controlling and coercive be…
…the entire crew from the World Cup after investigating these mistakes and proving the crime of discrimination against the Egyptian national team”. The statement echoed remarks by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan immediately after the game. “I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly…
…issue affecting one industry. But it is far more than that; it is, in fact, an economic crime that deprives the government of revenue, discourages investment, distorts competition, and weakens confidence in Nigeria’s economic ambitions. Left unchecked, it rewards criminality while punishing compliance, a dangerous down…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on Friday, and the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, Ahmed Dikko, on Wednesday, over separate money laundering charges bordering on hun…
…unity and collective effort. He urged Christian men to live upright lives and avoid crime, stressing that righteousness remains essential to national development. “Only righteousness can exalt a nation, while sin brings reproach,” he said. In a seminar titled “Navigating These Uncertain Times,” the State Pastor of Abun…
…he specifically stated in his extra-judicial statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that he received instructions through telephone conversations, Agulu replied, "What I can remember in my statement is that I got my instructions from the defendant through Mr Ocheme. I cannot remember whether it was t…