…is shabby construction with inferior materials. There is also inhindered vandalism and theft of props, particularly desk and furnitute due to absence of engaged security guards, leaving the schools porous after school hours. Aniagwu said Delta has more than 1,300 primary schools and over 430 secondary schools, explaini…

…State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit allegedly involved in livestock theft in Gidan Madi, Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested at a market while allegedly in possession of a goat later identified by its owner as one of the animals stolen from the community. The Police Pub…

…in the electricity sector, including technical and commercial losses, electricity theft, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient metering, estimated billing, revenue leakages and collection difficulties. The OCSC also called for greater transparency over the financial basis of the proposed subsidy phase-out, saying Nig…

…encounters for a range of criminal activity, with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes being the leading causes. A significant share of visas were revoked for reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement and other crimes, the agency said. The post Trump admin revokes over…

…outlook had improved, citing economic growth of more than four per cent, declining oil theft, lower inflation, improved foreign reserves and a more stable foreign exchange market. He also said Nigeria recorded its highest-ever non-oil export revenue in 2025, exceeding $6 billion. The President declared that the adminis…

…to what he described as a period of stable growth. He also cited a reduction in oil theft, a substantial fall in inflation from its peak, rebuilt foreign reserves and greater stability in the foreign exchange market. Tinubu said Nigeria recorded its highest revenue from non-oil exports in 2025, exceeding $6 billion. “T…

…than four per cent, contributions from both the oil and non-oil sectors, reduced oil theft and a substantial decline in inflation from its peak. He also said foreign reserves had been rebuilt, the foreign exchange market had stabilised and non-oil export revenue exceeded $6 billion in 2025. “These are not idle claims.…

…on the same day for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass, housebreaking, mischief and theft. He said the suspects had invaded an incomplete building at Doya Quarters and allegedly carted away windows and glass before the arrival of the owner. “However, luck ran out on them as operatives, acting on credible intelligenc…

…from her 3-month-old son's church dedication after falsely accusing her of child theft An Akwa Ibom resident Nse Obong-Inyang has called out the police over the alleged unlawful detention of his family members. According to Inyang, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as his sister, mother were returning…

…Directorate of Public Prosecutions’ legal advice in a case involving alleged assault, theft and other offences. Azeez, through his counsel, Ayodeji Ifonlaja, made the demand in a petition sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. The petition, dated July 31, 2026, followed an earlier petition submitted to the Ministry of Justi…

…Peter Ojo, 30. The command said preliminary investigation linked them to alleged vehicle theft around the Ijoko axis. Also, SWAT operatives arrested a suspected cult member, Peter Olanrewaju, 34, on September 22, following information about a suspected cult gathering. Babaseyi said further investigation led to the arre…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for the vandalism of public properties and building structures on government land. The suspects were apprehended on Monday evening by operatives of the Corps in collaboration with Agunaechemba Security Outfit in Onitsha Loc…

…State, has convicted and sentenced nine people arrested in connection with crude oil theft to 10 years in prison.Justice Joy Ikpeme delivered the judgment on Monday, September 14, finding the nine defendants guilty on two counts of conspiracy and tampering with an oil pipeline, contrary to Section 1(7) of the Miscellan…

…Osagiede, Franklyn Osagiede, and Otughwor are also charged with aggravated identity theft. "The alleged members of Black Axe believed that operating behind electronic devices thousands of miles away would place them beyond the reach of American justice. They were wrong. This extradition demonstrates that our Office, to…

…N350 million in Abuja. The suspects were also arrested in connection with alleged car theft, armed robbery and human trafficking across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring states. The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commandant Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this during a parade at the C…

…a stolen 2016 Toyota Camry from a hotel in Ifo, less than eight hours after the theft was reported. The command's Spokesman DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta. Babaseyi said the vehicle, belonging to an Indian national based at Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Lagos, was allegedl…

…to the protection of Nigeria's critical national assets, the fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, and the promotion of peace, security and sustainable development across the Niger Delta. In announcing the honour, AFRIMMA highlighted Tompolo's commitment to safeguarding strategic national infrastructure…

…network involving a scrap market owner and financier, Yusuf Musa, who allegedly funded theft operations and resold stolen components. NSCDC rescues 15 trafficked children, arrests officers over alleged service rifle sales

About 37 persons suspected of oil theft have died after inhaling a petroleum product believed to be crude oil in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident reportedly occurred early Thursday when youths allegedly attempted to load the product into a vessel from an illegally tapped point at a jetty in th…

…fresh attacks killed over 40 farmers in a month and closed village markets. Livestock theft and grazing violence have compounded this across Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Niger, displacing an estimated one million people. On 26 November 2025, the President declared a national security emergency after attacks in K…

…Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSeveral of those named face multiple charges, with some detained at federal correctional facilities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and PennsylvaniaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit…

…card scams that you people kill yourselves over are not "cybercrime" - they're petty theft. "Cybercrime" is when Chinese hackers gain access to the control network for the electrical grid supplying an American city. "Cybercrime" is when Romanian hackers penetrate the security of a Canadian bank and siphon $40 million.…

…in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the incident occurred on August 23, 2026, at about 4pm. According to him, the victim, Bello Umar, 22, a…

…successes across theatres of operations against Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Oil Theft and others The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported successes across all active theaters of operations nationwide by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) between August 20 to 27, 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, Director Defenc…

…Essien was a carer until 9 March, when he was suspended by his employers following theft allegations. The following day, Tuesday 10 March, Essien committed four separate burglaries in the L6 area against elderly and otherwise vulnerable persons for whom he had previously been a carer for. Firstly, Essien stole a bank c…