Category: Crime
EFCC Sets the Record Straight on UUTH Incident
Abuja, Nigeria — May 15, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a clarification following public reactions to an incident involving operatives of its Uyo Zonal Directorate and staff members of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. In a statement released by the Commission, the EFCC explained that the presence of its operatives…
Lagos Court Jails Businessman Seven Years for $247,390 Fraud.
Lagos, Nigeria Thursday, May 14, 2026 Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Kingsley Obasi, to seven years imprisonment for his role in a $247,390 fraud case Obasi was arraigned alongside his company, Great King Parkson Industrial Company, by the Lagos Zonal…
Nasarawa police confirms safe return of abducted university students, arrests two suspects
Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force Nasarawa State Command has confirmed the safe return of all abducted students of Nasarawa State University following coordinated rescue operations by security operatives. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, the successful rescue was attributed to the professionalism, resilience,…
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Image
Los Angeles, United States,May 10, 2026 British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over the alleged unauthorized use of her image on television packaging. According to court filings, the singer accused Samsung of using a copyrighted photograph of her without permission in a…
70 Bandits Eliminated in Shiroro Air Strike, Not Civilians — DHQ
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties during a recent aerial interdiction operation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the strikes targeted armed bandits and terrorist enclaves. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, the military said the…
Nigerian Army Eliminates Terrorists in Kogi State
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Nigerian Army has eliminated suspected terrorists operating within Kogi State during a coordinated security operation along bandit crossing points in the Adankolo Forest Reserve area of Lokoja Local Government Area. According to a statement by Hassan Abdullahi, troops of the 12 Brigade Quick Response Group acted on…
Troops Overpower ISWAP Attack on Gonori, Eliminate Scores of Terrorists
Borno State, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, eliminating scores of terrorists during the operation. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Sani Uba,…
Troops Eliminate Three Terrorists, Recover Arms in Zamfara State
Zamfara State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Troops of Sector Two, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated three terrorists during a military operation in Zamfara State and recovered several weapons and ammunition. According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja, the operation was carried out…
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Narrates How Ali Bello Paid Millions in Cash for Maitama Property Project
Abuja, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 A prosecution witness, PW14, Shehu Bello, on Thursday narrated before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, how Ali Bello allegedly made several cash payments amounting to millions of naira for the construction of a property located at Plot 1891, Dala Hills, Maitama, Abuja.The witness gave the testimony during…
Alleged $1.5M Fraud: Court Dismisses Preminary Objections, Bail Application Of Intermediate Investment Holdings Boss , Ufoma Emmanuel
IKEJA, LAGOS — MAY 7, 2026 Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday dismissed the preliminary objections and bail application filed by the Managing Director of Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, over an alleged $1.5 million fraud. Immanuel and his company, Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, are…