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Police Crack Abuja Kidnapping Ring, Arrest Three Masterminds

Three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a series of deadly abductions in Abuja and neighbouring states have been apprehended, the Federal Capital Territory...

Cocaine in the Gut: NDLEA Intercepts Iran-Bound Traveler with 53 Wraps

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made another significant arrest in its fight against international drug trafficking. Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka, a 44-year-old...

Four Filipinos, Eight Nigerians Jailed for Cybercrime Offences

In a landmark judgment, a Federal High Court in Lagos today convicted and sentenced four Filipino nationals and eight Nigerians for their involvement...

Trial of Wema Bank Staff, Others in N8.9bIn Cyber Heist Stalled by Sallah

The N8.9 billion cyber heist perpetrated at Wema Bank Plc has hit a snag, with court proceedings involving three bank employees and four...

Lagos Airport Drug Bust: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Substances Disguised as Green Tea

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted at least 66 parcels of...

Nigerian “Tech Queen” Arrested for Multimillion-Dollar US Government Fraud

Nigerian tech enthusiast, Sapphire Egemasi, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for her alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud...

NDLEA’s Major Blow to Drug Trade: N6.5bln Opioids Intercepted, 2 Britons Held  

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a substantial haul of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in...

Major Win for FCT Police: Notorious Robber Neutralized, 7 Arrested

In a significant win against crime, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command’s Scorpion Squad has led a joint tactical operation to dismantle...

NDLEA nabs two octogenarians in N3.2bln opioid bust

In a series of nationwide raids, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a surprising group, including two octogenarians – 80-year-old...

Cocaine trafficking: Court convicts 10 Thai sailors, vessel, slams $4.3m fine

In a significant victory against international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) secured a conviction at the Federal High Court...

NDLEA Busts Iran-Bound Cocaine Concealed in Woman’s Private Parts, Tummy, Suspect in Port Harcourt

In another milestone effort to combat international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) says it has successfully arrested a woman, Ihensekhien...

NDLEA Foils Opiod Trafficking, Seizes N3.4bln Worth in Lagos, Rivers

In another major bust, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted about 3,500,000 pills of opioids and 163,000 bottles...

Updated: Convicted BRT driver claims three passengers, not him, killed Bamise

Andrew Ominikoron, a Lagos BRT driver sentenced to death for the rape and murder of passenger Oluwabamise Ayanwola, testified in court that three...

Breaking: Bamise Murder Case: Lagos BRT Driver Condemned to Death Three Years After 

The long-awaited justice has finally been served as the killer of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old girl murdered by a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit...

Breaking: Release Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu in 24 hours, judge orders EFCC 

Following her arraignment on Wednesday, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release...

Why We Arrested E-Money — EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the reason behind the arrest of popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel,...