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  • Nigeria Customs Foils Fuel Smuggling Attempt, Seizes N8.75m Worth Of Petrol En Route Benin Republic

    . Nigeria Customs Foils Fuel Smuggling Attempt, Seizes N8.75m Worth Of Petrol En Route Benin Republic

     In a decisive move against fuel smuggling activities, the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, intercepted a significant consignment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N8,750,000 along the Isalu Creek Badagry Waterway. The intercepted fuel, totaling 12,500 litres, was destined for illegal export to Benin Republic.According to a st
  • Gunmen Unleash Terror In Benue Communities, Four Killed

    . Gunmen Unleash Terror In Benue Communities, Four Killed

     Tragedy struck in the quiet communities of Mbachon and Mbagbe within Turan, Yaav Council Ward, located in the Kwande local government area of Benue state as suspected gunmen unleashed terror, resulting in the death of four individuals on Friday, May 10th.The affected communities, situated near the Taraba state border with Benue, fell victim to the
  • NDLEA Intercepts 3 Trailer Loads Of Opioids, 3.5m Pills, 344,000 Codeine Bottles In Lagos

    .. NDLEA Intercepts 3 Trailer Loads Of Opioids, 3.5m Pills, 344,000 Codeine Bottles In Lagos

     In a significant operation aimed at combating drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a staggering quantity of opioids in Lagos State.The agency's operatives successfully thwarted the trafficking attempt, seizing three trailer loads of opioids comprising a total of 3,450,000 pills and 344,000 bottles
  • Tragic End For Six-year-old Girl, Aisha Saidu As Suspected Kidnapper Confesses To Brutal Murder In Kaduna

    .. Tragic End For Six-year-old Girl, Aisha Saidu As Suspected Kidnapper Confesses To Brutal Murder In Kaduna

     [size=10pt] File Photo [/size] In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a six-year-old girl named Aisha Saidu met a brutal end at the hands of a suspected kidnapper in the Makarfi local government area of Kaduna State.The suspect, identified as Abdulazeez Idris, shocked authorities with his chilling confession
  • ROYAL VISIT: Prince Harry And Meghan Touch Down In Lagos

    . ROYAL VISIT: Prince Harry And Meghan Touch Down In Lagos

     Amidst much anticipation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, made a grand entrance into Lagos on Sunday, marking the next leg of their highly anticipated three-day visit to Nigeria.The royal couple landed at the bustling Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal II in Ikeja aboard an Air Peace flight, where they were warmly welcomed
  • Armed Men In Military Uniform Invade Cross River Community, Kill Five, Rap3 Women

    . Armed Men In Military Uniform Invade Cross River Community, Kill Five, Rap3 Women

     In a disturbing turn of events, armed men donning military attire reportedly invaded the peaceful Tomabiaong Ukwa Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake, including the tragic loss of five elderly individuals and the destruction of numerous houses.According to eyewitnesses, the
  • Woman, Abike Olonade Arrested For Alleged Trafficking Of 16-Yr-Old Student To Libya

    . Woman, Abike Olonade Arrested For Alleged Trafficking Of 16-Yr-Old Student To Libya

     In a startling development, a middle-aged woman identified as Abike Olonade has been apprehended on suspicion of trafficking a 16-year-old student to Libya. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, is a student of Adeoye Lambo Secondary School in Obada Oko, Ogun State.The arrest was confirmed by Omolola Odutola, the Police spokesperson, in
  • Three-Year-Old Boy, Olamide Taiwo Who Was Stolen With Car In Ogun Found Safe In Lagos

    . Three-Year-Old Boy, Olamide Taiwo Who Was Stolen With Car In Ogun Found Safe In Lagos

     In a heartwarming turn of events, three-year-old Olamide Taiwo, who was reported missing after his family car was stolen in Ikenne, Ogun State, has been found safe and sound in Owode-Onirin, Ikorodu, Lagos State.The incident, which sent shockwaves through the community, occurred when a vehicle belonging to Taiwo Fayobi, with his young son inside,
  • EFCC Warns Banks Against Unauthorized Disclosure Of Information To Customers

    . EFCC Warns Banks Against Unauthorized Disclosure Of Information To Customers

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to compliance officers in banks across Nigeria, urging them to refrain from disclosing unauthorized information regarding the EFCC's investigative activities and requests made to their customers.The declaration came from the Executive Chairman of the commission, Ol
  • Police Apprehend Suspected Shop Burglars In Owerri, Recover Stolen Items Worth Millions

    . Police Apprehend Suspected Shop Burglars In Owerri, Recover Stolen Items Worth Millions

     In a swift response to a distress call, operatives from the Owerri Urban Area Command Headquarters apprehended two suspected criminals notorious for breaking into shops in Owerri Capital, bringing relief to residents and business owners in the area.According to ASP Henry Okoye, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, the suspects
  • Female Suspect, Paulina Ayuba Arrested For Impersonation In Niger State

    . Female Suspect, Paulina Ayuba Arrested For Impersonation In Niger State

     In a recent development, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Niger State Command, have apprehended a female suspect identified as Paulina Ayuba for impersonation. Ayuba was found dressed in Police camouflage uniform in the Maitumbi area of the state.According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ayuba was also discove
  • Fatal Tanker Explosion Claims Two Lives In Surulere, Lagos

    .. Fatal Tanker Explosion Claims Two Lives In Surulere, Lagos

     Tragedy struck on Friday night in the Surulere area of Lagos State as a tanker explosion claimed the lives of two individuals at the Ijesha end of the Cele link-bridge.According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) Director, Margaret Adeseye, firefighters promptly responded to the distress call and worked swiftly to extinguish the fi
  • Unidentified Gunmen Fatally Shoot FIRS Employee, Khalid Bich in Maitama, Abuja

    . Unidentified Gunmen Fatally Shoot FIRS Employee, Khalid Bich in Maitama, Abuja

     Tragedy struck in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night as unidentified gunmen ambushed and fatally shot a middle-aged man identified as Khalid Bichi, leaving residents shocked and grieving over the senseless act of violence.According to reports by Daily Post, Bichi, an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), fell victim to the assailants
  • Customs Seize Contraband Worth N380 Million In Ogun State

    . Customs Seize Contraband Worth N380 Million In Ogun State

     The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced the seizure of contraband worth a staggering N380,370,911 over the course of 23 days, signaling a significant victory in the ongoing battle against illicit trade.Controller James Ojo unveiled the impressive haul during a press briefing held at the Customs Office in Abeokuta, the
  • 'We Kidnap, Extort & Rap3 Male Victims' - Gang Of Homosexual Criminals Arrested In Lekki

    . 'We Kidnap, Extort & Rap3 Male Victims' - Gang Of Homosexual Criminals Arrested In Lekki

     In a startling revelation, eleven suspected criminals apprehended in the upscale Lekki area of Lagos State have confessed to belonging to a notorious gang engaged in a series of heinous crimes, including kidnapping, extortion, and rape of male victims.According to reports from Crime Guard, the suspects divulged chilling details of their activities
  • Bauchi Sharia Court Sentences Middle-Aged Man, Abdullahi Sani To Death By Stoning For Homosexuality

    . Bauchi Sharia Court Sentences Middle-Aged Man, Abdullahi Sani To Death By Stoning For Homosexuality

     In a recent legal verdict that has stirred controversy and sparked debate on human rights, a middle-aged man identified as Abdullahi Sani, hailing from Unguwar Makara Huta, has been condemned to death by stoning by a Sharia Court in Ningi, Bauchi State.The judgment was pronounced by Sharia Judge Abdullahi Aliyu Doya during a court session held on
  • Man Shoots Stepmom Who Tried To Give Him Hug During Graduation Ceremony

    . Man Shoots Stepmom Who Tried To Give Him Hug During Graduation Ceremony

     A shocking incident unfolded during a high school graduation ceremony in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a man shot his stepmother while she attempted to embrace him, authorities revealed.Identified as Christian Bencomo, 21, the suspect is currently held without bail following the disturbing incident, reported by Fox News. The Albuquerque Police Depar
  • EFCC Apprehends 64 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Osun State Raid (Photo)

    .. EFCC Apprehends 64 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Osun State Raid (Photo)

     In a recent crackdown on cybercrime, the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully apprehended 64 suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State.The arrests, which took place in Ede, Osun State, were made possible through actionable intelligence gathered by the anti-graft agency.According to repo
  • Gombe Court Sentences Fraudster, George Habu Nuhu To Six Months Imprisonment

    . Gombe Court Sentences Fraudster, George Habu Nuhu To Six Months Imprisonment

     In a recent legal development, the Gombe State High Court has handed down a verdict, convicting and sentencing one George Habu Nuhu to six months imprisonment for his involvement in fraudulent activities.The case, prosecuted by the Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), centered on a one-count charge of intent
  • Police Arrest Five Suspected Rap!sts For Defiling Six Minors In Nasarawa State

    .. Police Arrest Five Suspected Rap!sts For Defiling Six Minors In Nasarawa State

     The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended five suspected rapists for allegedly defiling six minors aged between 4 and 14, according to a statement by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Nadada.The suspects, paraded alongside 28 others at the Police Headquarters on Thursday, May 9, 2024, were arrested for various cases of rape and se
  • NSCDC Arrests Suspect, Afolabi Ojo For Alleged Rap3 Of 4-Year-Old Pupil In Ekiti State

    . NSCDC Arrests Suspect, Afolabi Ojo For Alleged Rap3 Of 4-Year-Old Pupil In Ekiti State

     In a disturbing incident, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a suspect, Afolabi Ojo, for allegedly molesting a 4-year-old pupil. The mother of the young victim reported the incident at the NSCDC Command, revealing that the assault occurred on Olujoda Street in late April.According to the victim's mother, her
  • Woman, Tracy Smeers Allegedly Raped And Murdered By Friend's Boyfriend (Photos)

    .. Woman, Tracy Smeers Allegedly Raped And Murdered By Friend's Boyfriend (Photos)

     In a shocking turn of events, the life of Tracy Smeers, a South African woman, was tragically cut short after she was allegedly raped and stabbed to death by her friend's boyfriend.The distressing revelation came to light through an NGO, Women For Change, which shared the harrowing details in a post on Friday, May 10, 2024. The incident repor
  • NIMC Unveils Crackdown On Fake ID Syndicate, Warns Against Scams

    . NIMC Unveils Crackdown On Fake ID Syndicate, Warns Against Scams

     In a decisive move to tackle fraudulent activities, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has uncovered a syndicate involved in impersonating commission employees and issuing fake national identity numbers to unsuspecting Nigerians.Addressing the media at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Director-General of NIMC, Abisoye Coker
  • Ghanaian Footballer Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Two Police Officers

    .. Ghanaian Footballer Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Two Police Officers

     In a shocking development, a Ghanaian footballer finds himself among five suspects remanded in police custody following the murder of two police officers at East Trassaco, East Legon. According to court documents presented by Chief Inspector Margaret Ofori Boadi of the Legal and Prosecution Unit at CID Headquarters, the suspects, including the foo
  • Tragic Demise Strikes LAUTECH As 200LStudent, Adedokun Olamilekan Stabbed To Death In Ogbomoso

    .. Tragic Demise Strikes LAUTECH As 200LStudent, Adedokun Olamilekan Stabbed To Death In Ogbomoso

     In a devastating turn of events, Adedokun Olamilekan, a promising undergraduate at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, met his untimely demise. The 200-level student of the Department of Information Science was fatally stabbed by unidentified individuals in the Under G area of the town on Thursday night.Olamilekan, known for his en
  • 63-Yr-Old Land Agent, Taye Hussein Abubakar Dies After Months In Detention At Kwara Correctional Facility

    . 63-Yr-Old Land Agent, Taye Hussein Abubakar Dies After Months In Detention At Kwara Correctional Facility

     Tragedy struck at the Oke Kura Correctional Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, as a 63-year-old land agent, Alhaji Taye Hussein Abubakar, passed away on Friday morning after reportedly spending over four months in detention.Abubakar's detention stemmed from his involvement in land disputes that led to legal proceedings. Despite being granted ba
  • EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

    . EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

     In a decisive crackdown on cybercrime, the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the apprehension of twenty-one individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud within Akwa Ibom State.The EFCC, in a statement released on Friday, revealed that its operatives conducted targeted operations resulting
  • 60-Year-Old UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Michael Oluronbi Sentenced To 34 Years For Rap!ng Church Members

    .. 60-Year-Old UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Michael Oluronbi Sentenced To 34 Years For Rap!ng Church Members

     In a landmark ruling, Michael Oluronbi, a 60-year-old Nigerian pastor based in the UK, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual offences against members of his congregation.The verdict, delivered after a lengthy trial at Birmingham Crown Court, saw Oluronbi convicted of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assa
  • EFCC Implements Currency Regulation: Dollar Transactions Halted, Embassies Urged To Adopt Naira

    . EFCC Implements Currency Regulation: Dollar Transactions Halted, Embassies Urged To Adopt Naira

     In a bid to curb the dollarization of Nigeria's economy and safeguard the value of the naira, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action, halting dollar transactions for foreign missions operating within the country. Furthermore, Nigerian embassies abroad are urged to transition their financial dealings to t
  • How I Nearly Harmed Myself Over Fake News -Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao Reveals

    . How I Nearly Harmed Myself Over Fake News -Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao Reveals

     Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao has said she once tried to harm herself because of a fake news written about her. She opened up during an interview with The Tribune Newspaper. The actress revealed she almost poisoned herself after fake news was published about her. According to her, she starved herself for seven days which got the people around her

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