Tag: Crime
EFCC Files 12-Count Terrorism Financing Charge Against Bodejo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed a 12-count terrorism financing and money laundering charge against Bello Abdullahi…
Obi Condemns Sowore’s Remand Over Free-Speech Concerns
Peter Obi on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, condemned the remand of activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate…
Lagos Shuts Oshodi Market During Enforcement Operation
The Lagos State Government shut down the Oshodi Resettlement Market on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, following an attack…
El-Rufai Returns to Court as Co-Defendant Absences
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Monday, June…
Governors Push for Armed, Funded State Police with Full Powers
Nigeria's state governors called this week for the establishment of armed, adequately funded state police forces backed by…
Okowa Seeks Release of Passport for Medical Treatment Abroad
Former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice-presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa applied to the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Sowore Heads to Court as Bench Warrant Hangs Over in Abuja
Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on…
Vote-Buying Evolve Beyond Cash in Ekiti Election, Observers Warn
The Nigerian Situation Room, a coalition of civil society election observation groups, warned on Saturday, June 21, 2026,…
Katsina Shuts POS, Bans Jerrycan, Restricts Okadas Over Bandits
The Katsina State Government shut down point of sale centres, banned the bulk sale of fuel in jerricans,…
Diezani Acquitted of All UK Charges After 11-Year Legal Battle
A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, acquitted former Nigerian Minister of…
Ado Ekiti Neighbors Recall the Night a Marriage Turned Deadly
ADO EKITI — The compound was quiet when the screaming started. Neighbors say they heard raised voices first,…
Stolen Motorcycle Victim Recalls Night Robbers Struck Twice
SULEJA — It was almost 4 a.m. when the sound outside his window jolted him awake. By the…
