The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns about the growing presence of foreign fraud syndicates setting up cells in Nigerian cities. These criminal groups are recruiting young Nigerians into serious cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. The revelation was made public in a statement from EFCC Spokesperson, Dele …
Houses, Churches And Schools Destroyed As Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa Villages
Boko Haram militants launched a devastating overnight assault on Kwapre and surrounding villages in the New Yadul District of Hong LGA, Adamawa State, on February 25, 2025. The attack, which began around 7:30 pm, left homes, schools, places of worship, and businesses in ruins, with millions of naira worth of property stolen. Thankfully, no lives …
Court Rejects Emefiele’s Request For Judge Recusal, Trial Continues
The Special Offences Court in Lagos has rejected a request to halt the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. On Wednesday, February 26, Justice Rahman Oshodi dismissed the application for him to recuse himself, stating that the allegations of bias against him were unfounded. In his ruling, Justice Oshodi …
Court Convicts Seven Chinese Nationals and Company for Human Trafficking, Labor Violations
Seven Chinese nationals and their company, Beautiful City (Pty) Ltd, were found guilty by the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday, February 25, for human trafficking and multiple labor law violations following a police raid on their factory in the Village Deep area. The accused faced 158 charges, including human trafficking, labor law breaches, and occupational …
Police Operatives Arrest 5 Suspects For Alleged Murder Of 7-Year-Old Boy And Vigilante Commander
The Police Command in Edo says it has arrested five suspects in connection with two different killings in the state. This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday, February 25, in Benin, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in charge of the command, CSP Moses Yamu. Yamu said that the killings include an …