The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has said that the activities of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, have evolved beyond online scams, warning that they were now involved in more dangerous crimes, such as kidnapping, ritual killings, and arms trafficking. Olukoyede, who disclosed this on Thursday, February …
Nigerian man arrested for multi-million dollar fraud scheme in South Africa
South African authorities have arrested a Nigerian national accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that swindled millions from victims worldwide. Nwachimere Collins Ofoegbu, 55, was arrested in Sandton on February 10, 2025, following an extensive investigation by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Unit. Ofoegbu appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on February 11 and …
19-year-old secondary school leaver commits suicide in Ogun weeks after his mother’s death
A 19-year-old secondary school leaver, Sunday Moses, has allegedly committed suicide in Afio Village, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Moses was found hanging from a tree in a secluded rocky area of the village on Monday, February 10, 2025. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday …
Angry mob set two men ablaze in Delta community after accusing them of being kidnappers
Two men were set ablaze by an angry mob in Mosogar Community, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State, after being accused of being kidnappers. The incident occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2025. It all started after four men were accused of attempting to kidnap a woman who she raised an alarm, which attracted passersby. …
Court remands 65-year-old man for allegedly raping 8-year-old girl in Anambra
The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, Anambra State, has remanded a 65-year-old man, Joseph Nwankwo, who allegedly r3ped an eight-year-old girl. The defendant is facing a one-count charge of defilement. According to the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Chinyere Okechukwu, the accused, committed the offence on December 28, 2024 at Ekwulobia in Aguata …
Amotekun raids Ogun brothel, arrests 16 sex workers
Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network Agency, otherwise called Amotekun Corps, raided a brothel in Ifo Local Government Area of the state and arrested 16 sex workers. The girls, who are between the ages of 12 and 29, were arrested from Railway Line Hotel, located along Old Bank Road in Ifo on Wednesday, February …
FIFA official. 39, arrested for ‘arranging to meet 14-year-old boy for sex
A British FIFA official has reportedly been arrested while on a work trip in the United States after allegedly arranging to meet a 14-year-old boy for sex. Jack Edward Coles, 39, was reportedly detained by federal agents at a hotel near FIFA’s offices in Miami having attempted to meet the child last week. FIFA confirmed …
EFCC hands over forfeited Nok University property and assets to FG
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially transferred the property and assets of Nok University, Kachia, in Kaduna State to the Federal Government. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode handed over the institution’s documents to the Minister of Education at an event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The move …
School surrounded by police as armed boy targets ex-girlfriend
A manhunt is underway after a teenage boy turned up at a school to attack his ex-girlfriend with a weapon. Armed police descended on Liselotte Funcke School in Hagen, Germany to protect pupils on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after receiving reports about the teen, who is believed to be armed, showing up at the building around 8.30am. Students …