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EFCC Arrests Man for Alleged Naira Abuse  in Enugu
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EFCC Arrests Man for Alleged Naira Abuse in Enugu

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  • March 8, 2026
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Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Iziga Jude Ikechukwu (also known as Easy-money) for […]

DIG Frank Mba Retires After 34 Years as PSC Screens Seven AIGs for Promotion
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DIG Frank Mba Retires After 34 Years as PSC Screens Seven AIGs for Promotion

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  • March 7, 2026
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The Nigeria Police Force has undergone a major leadership change following the voluntary retirement of Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba, who served for 34 […]

EFCC Arraigns Three NRC Directors Over Alleged ₦2.04bn Fraud in Lagos
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EFCC Arraigns Three NRC Directors Over Alleged ₦2.04bn Fraud in Lagos

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  • February 25, 2026
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) before the Lagos […]

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Opens High-Profile Prosecution of Ex-Nigerian Railway Corporation Boss Over Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Transfers
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Opens High-Profile Prosecution of Ex-Nigerian Railway Corporation Boss Over Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Transfers

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  • February 25, 2026
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Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has intensified its crackdown on alleged financial misconduct in public institutions with the arraignment of a former Managing Director of the Nigerian […]

Ifelodun LCDA Lawmakers Issue Security Advisory Ahead of Yuletide
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Ifelodun LCDA Lawmakers Issue Security Advisory Ahead of Yuletide

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  • December 10, 2025
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The 6th Legislative Council of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the leadership of Hon Ilesanmi Elijah Oluwatosin has issued a security advisory to […]

SERAP Demands Urgent Rescue of 25 Students, Teacher Abducted in Kebbi School Attack
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SERAP Demands Urgent Rescue of 25 Students, Teacher Abducted in Kebbi School Attack

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  • November 19, 2025
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to immediately locate and secure the safe release of 25 […]

Ifelodun LCDA Launches Safety Corps to Strengthen Local Security
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Ifelodun LCDA Launches Safety Corps to Strengthen Local Security

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  • November 8, 2025
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The Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has officially launched the Ifelodun Safety Corps, a community-based security initiative established through the newly enacted Ifelodun Safety […]

DSS Dismisses 115 Officers in Ongoing Reform Drive
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DSS Dismisses 115 Officers in Ongoing Reform Drive

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  • November 4, 2025
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of an ongoing internal reform aimed at strengthening discipline and integrity within the […]

The world must unite to dismantle criminal drug networks, Marwa tells UN session
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The world must unite to dismantle criminal drug networks, Marwa tells UN session

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  • October 15, 2025
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Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has urged the international community to stand together, […]

As NDLEA busts skuchies factory in Ikorodu, recovers 6,029 bottles; arrests couple with 19kg meth, skunk
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As NDLEA busts skuchies factory in Ikorodu, recovers 6,029 bottles; arrests couple with 19kg meth, skunk

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  • September 16, 2025
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An Indian businessman Gupta Ravi Kumar and three Nigerian accomplices: Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode and Bakare Korede Muheeb have been arrested by operatives […]

Oba Oyekan-led Chieftaincy Committee Kicks against ‘Obi of Lagos’ over alleged scam
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Oba Oyekan-led Chieftaincy Committee Kicks against ‘Obi of Lagos’ over alleged scam

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  • September 15, 2025
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The Joint Amuwo Odofin/Oriade Chieftaincy Committee, headed by HRM Oba Mobadenle Oyekan, the Onilado of Ilado & Inagbe Islands, has raised concerns over the activities […]

Musician BlackSaints Leads Anti-Drug, Anti-Cybercrime Campaign in Ajegunle
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Musician BlackSaints Leads Anti-Drug, Anti-Cybercrime Campaign in Ajegunle

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  • September 13, 2025
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Amid growing concerns over drug abuse and cybercrime among young people in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Kogi-born musician, Sampson Ojonugwa, popularly known […]

Widow using fake pregnancy to traffic cocaine arrested by NDLEA in Lagos
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Widow using fake pregnancy to traffic cocaine arrested by NDLEA in Lagos

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  • August 25, 2025
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Ifeoma Ezewuike,holding the material she wears to appear pregnant and conceal illicit drugs

Olukoyede Urges Stronger Stakeholders’ Collaboration against Money Laundering
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Olukoyede Urges Stronger Stakeholders’ Collaboration against Money Laundering

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  • July 29, 2025
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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has called for stronger collaboration from Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals, DNFBPs, […]

LAGESC arrests suspected ‘elubo’ seller with adulterated flour powder, yam peels.
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LAGESC arrests suspected ‘elubo’ seller with adulterated flour powder, yam peels.

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  • July 27, 2025
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Following a tip-off by the Elubo Sellers Association executives at the Maidan Area of the State, operatives of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly […]

Alleged ₦178m Fraud: How Bishop Jonas Lured Victims into Fraudulent Scheme- Witness
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Alleged ₦178m Fraud: How Bishop Jonas Lured Victims into Fraudulent Scheme- Witness

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  • July 23, 2025
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The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Sulaiman Kwalla, in the trial of Bishop Katung Jonas and Okewole Dayo, chairman and secretary of Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative […]

Court Jails Man Two Years for Cybercrime in Lagos
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Court Jails Man Two Years for Cybercrime in Lagos

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  • July 18, 2025
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Justice D.E. Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 17, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Aleburu Elvis to two […]

Court jail man for concealing foreign currency at the airport
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Court jail man for concealing foreign currency at the airport

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  • July 17, 2025
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Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court siting in Kano has jailed a fraudster, Salisu Ahmad for concealing and failing to declare the sum […]

NPF dismantles two major human trafficking syndicates, arrest 11 suspects, rescue multiple victims
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NPF dismantles two major human trafficking syndicates, arrest 11 suspects, rescue multiple victims

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  • July 17, 2025
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In a bold and coordinated crackdown on organised human trafficking, the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled two major syndicates operating within the country, rescuing multiple […]

Nigerian Navy commissions Chief of Naval staff special intervention quick impact project
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Nigerian Navy commissions Chief of Naval staff special intervention quick impact project

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  • July 15, 2025
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The newly renovated Kofar Na’isa Primary School in Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, was officially commissioned under the Chief of the Naval Staff Special […]

Kaduna Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters
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Kaduna Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters

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  • July 3, 2025
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The Kano Zonal Directorate Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of two individuals, Umar Ahmed and Salihu Ibrahim, for […]

LAWMA Enforcement Operatives arrest man for unlawful disposal of refuse
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LAWMA Enforcement Operatives arrest man for unlawful disposal of refuse

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  • July 1, 2025
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Lagos State Waste Management Authority enforcement operatives apprehended a male suspect last night, as he attempted to dump a wheelie bin filled with refuse at […]

Alleged N33.8b Fraud: Mamman Gave Voluntary Confessional Statements before his Lawyers- Witness
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Alleged N33.8b Fraud: Mamman Gave Voluntary Confessional Statements before his Lawyers- Witness

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  • June 28, 2025
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The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Abubakar Kwaido, in the trial-within-trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal […]

Benue State Governor’s Aide In EFCC Net For Alleged Sextortion & Cyber Bullying
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Benue State Governor’s Aide In EFCC Net For Alleged Sextortion & Cyber Bullying

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  • June 22, 2025
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Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue […]

Court Jails Man 76 Years For Internet Fraud in Lagos
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Court Jails Man 76 Years For Internet Fraud in Lagos

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  • June 20, 2025
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Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Olukeye Adedayo to 76 […]

EFCC Arraigns Oil Magnate in Port Harcourt for Alleged N750million Bank Fraud
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EFCC Arraigns Oil Magnate in Port Harcourt for Alleged N750million Bank Fraud

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  • June 18, 2025
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The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, arraigned Ugochukwu Joseph Nwaemere, the Executive Director […]

Court grants bail to 70 – year – old man for vandalism
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Court grants bail to 70 – year – old man for vandalism

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  • June 18, 2025
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A Magistrate Court in Bolade, Oshodi, on Monday granted bail to a 70-year-old suspect, Mr. Kayode Otitoju, who was arraigned on a two-count charge after […]

Police Recover Vehicles Stolen From Nigeria and Traffic To Ghana, Niger
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Police Recover Vehicles Stolen From Nigeria and Traffic To Ghana, Niger

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  • June 16, 2025
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The Nigeria Police Force achieved yet another milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crimes. In a string of successful operations carried out through […]

KAI Seizes perishable goods, donates it to motherless babies home
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KAI Seizes perishable goods, donates it to motherless babies home

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  • June 16, 2025
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In a determined effort to uphold environmental and public safety standards, operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) recently conducted an enforcement operation […]

Lagos Unveils Enhanced Plea Bargain System to Tackle Prison Congestion
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Lagos Unveils Enhanced Plea Bargain System to Tackle Prison Congestion

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  • June 16, 2025
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The Lagos State Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC II), has launched a comprehensive sensitisation programme on […]

LASRAB DG Receives Anti Corruption Honour
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LASRAB DG Receives Anti Corruption Honour

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  • June 16, 2025
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The Fight Against Corruption Organisation (FACO), an NGO, has presented an Anti-Corruption Leadership Award to the Director-General of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau […]

Benue Crisis: President Tinubu Asks Gov. Alia To Reconcile Warring Parties
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Benue Crisis: President Tinubu Asks Gov. Alia To Reconcile Warring Parties

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  • June 16, 2025
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President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. President Tinubu renewed his […]

EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kaduna
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EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kaduna

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  • June 13, 2025
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Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in the state. They were […]

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