…court. “These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction,” Rubio said according to Reuters. The ICC was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crim…
Check out the flamboyant lifestyle suspected drug dealer flaunted online before his arrest by NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged…
…prison sentence for naira abuse. In February, Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa was arrested after a video allegedly showed her wiping her nose with naira notes.The incident involving Mrs Wadada has now prompted public questions about whether the EFCC will examine the handling of the currency at the empowerment event and d…
…illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia. The agency also arrested the alleged Nigerian arrowhead of the syndicate, a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Michael, popularly known online as “KC Luxury,” as he attempted to flee the country. A statement by the ag…
Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), di…
Police arrest 4 over m8rder and kidnapping in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the m8rder and kidnapping of two persons at Ikot Itienang Village, Ekom Eman, Etinan Local Government Area of the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident…
…Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspected members of a notorious "one chance" robbery syndicate in Abeokuta. The suspects identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, following actionable intelligence. According…
Nigerian national arrested in Vietnam over cross-border drug trafficking A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were re…
…who praised the Mining Marshals for their enforcement efforts. “The rising number of arrests and prosecutions is evidence of Nigeria’s commitment to tackling the illicit trade,” he stated. The visit was part of a broader UNODC mission to strengthen partnerships in Nigeria, engage development partners and review ongoing…
Nigerian arrested over alleged plot to rob three Ghanaian banks appears in Accra court A Nigerian, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, on Monday, August 17, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court 8 in Ghana over an alleged plot to rob three banks in the Labone area of Accra. Maazi was arrested on Thursday, August 13, after Ghan…
…who frequented the mosque.Complaints about the shoe thefts had been mounting before the arrest, with several people reporting that they had lost their footwear on more than one occasion while attending prayers at the facility.The case will return to court on August 28, 2026, when a further hearing is expected to take p…
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Vietnam after authorities allegedly found 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected bricks of heroin concealed in a consignment from Laos. VietnamPlus reported on Monday that the drugs were discovered at the Lao Bao International Border Gate in Quang Tri Provinc…
Update: Actress Hayden Panettiere suffered 'cardiac arrest' after feared 'overdose American actress Hayden Panettiere suffered a cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose at a South Carolina apartment, according to chilling 911 dispatch audio. Panettiere's unidentified pal called 911 at 1:51 p.m. Sunday, August 16,…
…and reproduced statements on their Facebook accounts claiming that Gwamna had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged fraud involving the diversion of funds belonging to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company. According to the prosecution, the publication was made “with intentio…
Social media influencer Mummy's Gyal shared a video revealing new details about the disappearance of Dubai influencer Chinaza ChukwuyereChinaza was last seen at Shoreline with her boyfriend Hakeem and his friends after the two returned from DubaiHakeem reportedly told police that Chinaza is dead, claiming his friends w…
…that the abduction claim was intended to conceal the circumstances surrounding the arrest, while also accusing Alagbabiri residents of encroaching on its farmland and waterways. Oboro leaders also presented their account of the history of the land dispute, claiming that the community shares a boundary with Bomadi Commu…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Samuel Akoade, for allegedly hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at about 5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect…
…vulnerable, elderly man'. 'Thanks to members of the public alerting the police, he was arrested at the scene, charged the following day and remanded by the courts. We are committed to bringing sexual predators like Desalange to justice. 'We would urge anyone who has been the victim of similar offending to get in touch…
…and his friend Bello Oladipo appeared before the court on Monday, July 6, after being arrested over an incident that occurred on July 2, 2026, at around 8 p.m.
…suddenly appeared alongside security personnel. The security operatives subsequently arrested the suspects after it was discovered that the alleged assassination had not taken place. by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 8:40 AM | Share this Story
…place. According to her, offenders, including party financiers and agents, should be arrested and prosecuted where evidence establishes wrongdoing. Maikudi also tasked political parties with investing in systematic training for their polling agents ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Political parties should deepen t…
…alleged that the heavy security deployment, coupled with what it described as violence, arrests and intimidation, failed to discourage voters and instead strengthened their determination to participate. It said the result demonstrated that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box, adding tha…
…machinery to Osun in a bid to secure victory, citing alleged intimidation, assaults and arrests involving opposition politicians. The PDP spokesman also referenced a controversial statement attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, his subsequent invitation by the police and release, alleging that the episode reflected…
…and polling-unit records. The anti-corruption organisation further demanded prompt arrest and prosecution of persons suspected of electoral and corruption offences. According to the group, “The legitimacy and credibility of the Osun State election result ultimately depend upon whether voters were genuinely able to free…
…advantage of the post-election period to commit crimes or cause public disorder will be arrested and made to face the full weight of the law," the statement said. The police also called on parents, guardians, political leaders, religious leaders, community leaders and other stakeholders to caution their followers and e…