6 Out Of 10 Nigerian University Students Are Involved in Yahoo Plus — EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has raised concern over rising cybercr+me involvement among Nigerian university students, including “Yahoo Plus.” Speaking at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Kano, he said the trend is based on EFCC investigations and field operations. […]
FG FILES TREASON CHARGE AGAINST ALLEGED COUP PLOTTERS
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja against a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and three others over an alleged coup plot and acts of terrorism. The alleged coup plotters, are scheduled to be arraigned on April 22, before Justice Joyce […]
Four Arrested For Allegedly Impersonating Wike To Dupe Military Officer, Others Of Over N150m
Four men have been arrested by the police for allegedly using the name of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to defraud a military officer of a sum of N150 million. One Yashim Kajang, of number 3, Martin Elegoma Street, Nigeria Army Post Housing E, Phase1 Kurudu, was arrested on Tuesday, March 24, […]
EFCC Issued Final Order To Produce Witness Against Emefiele Or Close Case
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday issued a final order directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to present its witness in the alleged procurement fraud case against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele or risk having the case dismissed. The judge held […]
‘Shameful, Shocking’ – Air Chief Reveals What Will Happen To Those Who Plotted Coup Against Tinubu
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, on Wednesday declared that any personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria found guilty of attempting to overthrow Nigeria’s democratic government would face the full wrath of the law. Speaking during a strategic meeting with Air Officers Commanding and Unit Commanders at the Nigerian […]
Jealousy Turns Violent: Woman Gets 18 Years Prison Term for Brutal Acid Attack on Ex’s New Partner
Jealousy Turns Violent: Woman Gets 18 Years Prison Term for Brutal Acid Attack on Ex’s New Partner The Mokopane Regional Court in South Africa has sentenced 25-year-old Yvonne Maja to an effective 18 years in prison after finding her guilty of attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Maja was sentenced […]
Oyo Govt Suspends Monarch over Illegal Mining
Oyo Govt Suspends Monarch over Illegal Mining The Oyo State Government has suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, for allegedly violating the State’s Executive Order 001/2023, which governs mining activities in the state and for encouraging trespassing on government-gazetted assets. It noted that the decision was taken to protect the interest of […]
NDLEA Arrests 22 Indians, ‘Mama Kerosine’, Intercepts Illicit Drugs In Coffee Sachets
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs, including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills, concealed in sachets of coffee mix and book parcels heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. This was made known in a statement to Naija News on Sunday by NDLEA Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi. […]
I Was Paid N100,000 To Bomb Worshippers – Suspected Maiduguri Su!cide Bomber Confesses
A suspected Boko Haram su!cide bomber, Ibrahim Mohammed, apprehended by Operation HADIM KAI troops in collaboration with local hunters in Yobe State, has revealed chilling details of his recruitment, payment, and deployment to target worshippers in Maiduguri, admitting he received up to ₦100,000 for each su!cide bombing mission. Ibrahim, who confessed to involvement in the […]
Senior Police Officer Kills Self Amidst Link With Bandits
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL 12) in Niger State has died amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of arms and ammunition to bandits operating in parts of the state. The deceased officer, Isah Abdullahi, also known as Kunkuri, was in charge of the MOPOL 12 […]