…and economic development. The commissioner noted that the command’s cybercrime units and intelligence personnel were monitoring public digital spaces and would take action against individuals involved in online hate speech, electoral disinformation and cyber harassment. He also disclosed that the command had establishe…
…politicians and criminal elements to exploit them for political thuggery and cybercrime. Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the campaign slogan, “My Fut…
…firm Olaniwun Ajayi sent a demand letter citing defamation and violations under the Cybercrimes Act, giving him 3 days to complyHilda Baci's legal team demanded a public apology, retraction across all platforms, and that he urge followers to stop harassing herPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at L…
…bank access codes in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka before Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged unlawful supply of bank acces…
…intelligence-driven operations to improve its ability to detect and respond to maritime crimes. Representing the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, at the ceremony, the State Security Adviser for the Southern Senatorial District, Calabar, Navy Commander Patrick Bassey Odiong (retd.), said the state governm…
Alcohol and devil pushed me commit the crime - "Family man" arrested for s0domising 12-year-old apprentice in Edo One Orji Okoro, who was arrested in Edo State for s0domising a 12-year-old male apprentice has blamed alcohol and the devil for the crime. The state commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, on Tuesday, August…
…where his wife resides. He is facing two charges relating to dealing with proceeds of crime valued at more than $1 million. He has not entered a plea to the allegations. The court reportedly denied him bail after authorities argued that he posed a flight risk. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 1:22 PM | Share this Story
…before the election, referring to the freezing of accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. “The 1n20 million that went out like a week before the election that prompted the EFCC to freeze their account shows that something is not right. “Why don’t you send those to the people six months ago?” he asked.…
…15-year-old daughter. The suspects were paraded alongside others arrested for various crimes, including alleged kidnapping, vandalism, staged kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms. According to the CP, a 42-year-old man, Oji Okoro was arrested for allegedly s0domizing a 12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 2026, at abo…
…Reuters. The ICC was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. United States is not a member of the court. The latest action comes after Washington imposed targeted sanctions last year on several ICC officials, including prosecutors and judges. The…
…were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on one-count charge each. The charge against Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa reads: "That you, Mutairu Omowunmi female, on or about 25th of July, 2026, at Salamagic Event Centre, Onikan, Lagos, within the jurisdictio…
…position that Nigerians must allow law enforcement agencies to investigate suspected crimes and handle offenders through due process rather than resorting to jungle justice.
…of naira notes at a public event has triggered calls for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to step in.The footage was recorded at the launch of the Hajiya Maryam Ahmed Wadada Aliyu Women Empowerment Scheme 2026, where a total of ₦325 million was shared among 6,500 women drawn from all 13 Local Governm…
…in the peace and security of Kano State. “Such acts of generosity directly impact crime prevention, officer morale, and public confidence in the police,” the commissioner added. In her remarks, the Special Adviser on Community Policing, Hajiya Maimuna Umar Sheriff, commended Hajiya Hajara for the gesture, describing it…
…viewers who relied on the channels for music, entertainment, reality television and crime programming looking for alternatives.
…of the investigation, two other suspects were also arrested in connection with the crime. They are Musa Kabiru, a native of Plateau State, alleged to be a receiver of some of the stolen items, and Victor Dickson." She said the command remained committed to protecting lives and property and ensuring that criminal elemen…
One chance syndicate apprehended in Ogun 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, foll…
…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 provincial Border Guard to identify and locate the recipient. After several days of tracing the consignment ac…
…huge lump-sum allocations to security without clear plans on how the funds would reduce crime. Inalegwu advocated result-based budgeting, saying state Commissioners of Police should prepare annual policing plans outlining security priorities and the resources required to address them. He said the plans should reflect t…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has called for deeper collaboration with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals as concerns mount over the growing links between illegal mining, organised crime and terrorism across Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel. The call was made during a strategic vi…
…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 provincial Border Guard. According to the report, the agencies worked together “to identify and locate the recipient” of…
…& 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) £15,957 ( Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Seven Pound Sterl…
…at risk, a family torn apart by addiction, and communities endangered by drug-related crime and impaired driving. Marwa said the destroyed consignment represented more than the elimination of contraband, stressing that illicit drugs weaken the labour force, raise healthcare costs, discourage investment and drain public…
…significant increase in fraudulent Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) linked to financial crimes. With a notable rise in fraud cases and a contraction in consumer credit, the banking sector is under pressure to adapt to evolving challenges.This crackdown comes as Nigeria grapples with high borrowing costs, posing obstacl…
…that preserving the funds was necessary to protect its customers and prevent cybercrime capable of causing significant financial and economic damage. Justice Akintayo Aluko, after considering the submissions of Access Bank’s counsel, Ifeoma E. Enyinnaya, granted three of the reliefs sought by the bank. The judge held t…