Cocaine importation: NDLEA secures conviction of 10 Filipino sailors, vessel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured the conviction of 10 Filipino sailors and their vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, over the importation of 20 kilograms of…
Dual Drama: FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo as Super Eagles await eligibility verdict
World football ruling body, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association over incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash. FIFA’s latest disciplinary report…
Lagos State government reintroduces monthly environmental sanitation, begins in April
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Sanwo-Olu said the monthly sanitation would kick off in April. The reintroduced…
Troops eliminate infamous TikTok bandit commander Alti in North West
Troops have neutralised a notorious bandit commander, identified as Alti, who terrorised communities along the Gusau–Funtua road and surrounding areas in North-West Nigeria. A credible Army Headquarters source told the…
Ebonyi Govt. orders destruction of shrines, deities in Amasiri community
The Ebonyi government has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community of Afikpo Local Government Area, over its complicity in a recent violent conflict. Governor Francis…
NDLEA nets wanted drug kingpin after 13 years in hiding over cocaine, heroin shipments
After 13 years in hiding, a notorious drug kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere has been taken into custody. This is following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin linked…
Africa for Africa: Zinox, TD Africa announce strategic partnership to expand tech access across continent
In a landmark collaboration, Zinox and TD Africa unveiled a strong strategic alliance aimed at widening access to technology and boosting distribution across Africa. The partnership pools Zinox’s indigenous manufacturing…
Terrorism detention facilities deep inside Timbuktu Triangle, destroyed by troops
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully captured and destroyed a notorious ISWAP terrorists detention facility deep within the forested Timbuktu Triangle in…
Nigeria Police uncovers N7.7bn telecoms fraud, arrests 6 suspects, recover assets
The Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate. The Force PRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Wednesday said,…
EFCC calls out Banks, fintechs over N18.7billion Fraudulent Investment, Airline Discount Schemes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised the alarm about negligence and compromise of banks and Fintechs in two major fraudulent schemes. According to a statement by the…