Category: Crime
EFCC Presents More Witnesses in Alleged N27bn Fraud Trial of Darius Ishaku, Yero
Abuja, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The trial of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, continued at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting additional witnesses. The defendants are facing a…
Troops Recover Arms, Arrest Suspects in Swift Operation in Delta Community
Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, have recorded significant operational success following a swift response to security threats in Delta State. The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community in Warri South West Local Government Area, led to…
Court Orders Accelerated Trial of Six Suspects Over Alleged Coup Plot
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who emphasized the need for a speedy trial in view of the…
Troops Recover Arms, Arrest Suspects in Swift Operation in Delta Community
Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria ,Monday, April 27, 2026 Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, have recorded significant operational success following a swift response to security threats in Delta State. The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community in Warri South West Local Government Area, led to…
Olukoyede Calls for Stronger Collaboration Among Law Enforcement Agencies
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria Monday, April 27, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for enhanced collaboration among law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle corruption and financial crimes in the country. The call was made during a working visit by senior officers of the Kaduna Zonal…
Guards Brigade Troops Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Terrorist in Bwari
Abuja, Nigeria — Saturday, March 7, 2026 Troops of the 7 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army, under the Guards Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have successfully rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a coordinated search and rescue operation conducted around Gidan Dogo in Bwari Area Council of…
Ijebu Security Stakeholders Meet After Statewide Review Led by Governor Abiodun
Ijebu security leaders met to address recent breaches, strengthen coordination, and support Gov Abiodun’s push for proactive measures to keep Ogun State safe and peaceful.
EFCC Arraigns Three Persons, MT Ostria Vessel for Alleged ₦25m PMS Oil Theft in Lagos
Lagos, October 30, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, alongside three individuals before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged theft of more than 25 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, belonging to NNPC Retail Limited.The defendants —…
EFCC Arraigns Former NSITF Boss for Alleged N1bn Fraud
Abuja, October 8, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Mrs. Ngozi Olejeme, the former Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. She faces an eight-count charge of converting, transferring, procuring, and taking possession of proceeds of…
Full Text of Details of the Presidential Pardon and Clemency Signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, October 10, 2025 In a historic and compassionate act of justice, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday granted clemency, pardons, and sentence commutations to a total of 175 convicts and former convicts across Nigeria. The list of beneficiaries includes illegal miners, white-collar criminals, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, and notable historical figures such…