ShareThe Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arraigned Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei, Managing Director, Viscount Microfinance Bank before Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for fraud. She is being prosecuted on a two-count charge, bordering on illegal conversion and obtaining money byContinue Reading
ShareJustice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, on Monday, May 11, 2026 revoked the bail, granted the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman and issued a warrant for his arrest following his absence in court to face his criminal prosecution. Saleh has remained outContinue Reading
ShareTroops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, operating under ”Operation Tiger Paw II”, neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered a significant cache of arms and equipment in a coordinated ambush in the Adankolo Forest Reserve, Lokoja Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement by the Brigade’s spokesperson Lt.Continue Reading
ShareOperatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in close coordination with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Lagos Country Office, and law enforcement partners from Switzerland, France, and Greece, have successfully dismantled a Transnational Criminal Organization involved in drug money laundering operationsContinue Reading
ShareAn 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel were among suspects arrested in ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Pa Ofiel was nabbed by NDLEA officers on Tuesday 28th April 2026 during aContinue Reading
Share I-G of Police, Olatunji Disu By Deborah Coker The Steering Committee on the Establishment of State Police put in place by the Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has recommended a four-phase architecture transition for State Police. The recommendation, among others, is contained in the steering committee’sContinue Reading
Share By Deborah Coker The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5, Benin, Mr Salma-Dogo Garba, has assured residents of adequate security measures for a peaceful Easter celebration in the zone. Garba gave the assurance in his Easter message to Christians across the zone comprises Edo andContinue Reading
A tragic crime in Edo State reveals a disturbing breach of trust, where a man allegedly murdered his childhood friend, who had returned from Europe for Christmas, during a housewarming celebration. The incident, driven by motives yet undisclosed, provoked violent community retaliation, including arson, leading to additional arrests. This case starkly highlights how personal conflicts can escalate into communal violence, underscoring a critical need for effective justice and conflict resolution mechanisms to prevent vigilante actions.Continue Reading
A mortuary attendant in Edo State has been arrested following explosive allegations of harvesting vital organs from a corpse, which incited a near-lynching by the deceased’s family. The incident reveals severe vulnerabilities and a profound lack of trust in mortuary security and oversight, pointing to systemic failures in corpse management. This case underscores the urgent need for stringent regulatory frameworks and transparent protocols within mortuary operations to prevent such violations. Ultimately, it highlights how criminal acts in deathcare services can trigger violent public unrest,Continue Reading
This case highlights a sophisticated property fraud scheme where a defendant allegedly sold a government-acquired land using forged police documents, exploiting systemic vulnerabilities in real estate verification. The core risk for investors is the sale of assets not legally owned by the seller, emphasizing the critical need for independent due diligence on land titles and government acquisition records. Unique to this case is the fraudulent use of an official police letterhead to legitimize the scam, indicating a targeted exploitation of institutional trust. The practical takeaway is that verifying propertyContinue Reading
