Category: Crime
Salvation Ministries Members Attack Journalist After He Raises Fire Alarm at Port Harcourt Church
A journalist, Amadi Precious, was reportedly beaten unconscious by members of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt after raising an alarm about a fire outbreak at the church’s Glorious Chapel. The incident, which occurred on March 15, 2025, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Details of the Incident Amadi recounted his ordeal on Facebook, stating…
Police Arrest 74-Year-Old Man for Alleged Defilement of 13-Year-Old Girl in Lagos
A 74-year-old man, Aderinsola Addiths, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in the Iju area. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, was reported to the Iju Division on March 13, prompting swift action by law enforcement authorities. Details of the Incident According…
UK Orders Nigerian Nurses to Leave Over Alleged Exam Fraud Despite Pending Appeals
Nigerian nurses embroiled in an ongoing fraud investigation have been ordered to leave the United Kingdom, even as they await the outcomes of their appeal hearings. The directive, issued by the UK Home Office, has sparked outrage and legal challenges, with affected nurses accusing the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of deliberately delaying hearings to…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty to New Indictment in Sex Trafficking Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-revered rap superstar and hip-hop mogul, pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new federal indictment that expands the allegations against him in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. The updated indictment accuses Combs of sexually abusing individuals, coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties, and forcing employees to work under oppressive…
UN Judge Lydia Mugambe Invokes ‘Immunity’ Before Conviction for Enslaving Woman
A United Nations judge, Lydia Mugambe, has been convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman into slavery in the United Kingdom, with bodycam footage revealing her attempt to claim diplomatic immunity during her arrest. Mugambe, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was found guilty of multiple offenses, including forced labor and…
Yobe Audit Exposes N204 Million in Unaccounted Local Government Withdrawals
A review of the 2023 audit report for local governments in Yobe State has uncovered N204 million in unexplained withdrawals by various council areas. The report, which highlights significant lapses in financial accountability, identified unsupported expenditures across multiple local government departments, raising concerns about transparency and governance at the grassroots level. Breakdown of Unexplained Withdrawals…
Couple on Trial for Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197 Million Fraud Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197.75 million by impersonating a high-ranking official. The suspects, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq, Hafsat Kabir Lawal, Abdullahi Bala, and Ladani Akindele, appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on March…
Nigerian National Arrested at Colombian Airport for Cocaine Trafficking, Linked to Transnational Criminal Network
A Nigerian national, Joseph Chinedu Okparaejesi, has been arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, on charges of drug trafficking, manufacturing, and possession of narcotics. Okparaejesi, also known as Alen, is alleged to be the leader of a transnational criminal network responsible for orchestrating the smuggling of cocaine from Colombia to Europe using…
32 Internet Fraudsters Sentenced to Jail in Ibadan
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, 32 individuals have been convicted and sentenced for internet fraud by courts in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convictions were secured by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following separate one-count charges related to impersonation and internet-related offenses. The convicted fraudsters include Kolade Olayinka…
EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining in Jos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians for alleged illegal mining activities in Jos, Plateau State. The arrests were made on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos, following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining operations. In…