Minister Confirms Arrest of 300 Illegal Mining Operators in Nigeria
In an effort to revitalize Nigeria's mining industry, the Federal Government has detained 300 illicit miners nationwide, according to Minister of Solid Minerals Development...
EFCC Charges Company MD with ₦9 Million Visa Scam in Rivers
For an alleged ₦9 million visa scam, Echendu Ndubuisi Endy has been charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to the EFCC's...
Man Faces NDLEA Charges Over Illegal Hemp Deal
Adesokan Olalekan, 56, was brought before a Federal High Court in Lagos by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on charges of drug...
Amotekun Nabs Gambler Behind Fake Kidnapping Scheme to Elude Debt
Enitan Awoyemi, 41, has been taken into custody by the Ogun Amotekun Corps on suspicion of planning his kidnapping as a way to avoid...
Two Killed in Delta Communities’ Clash Over Revenue Collection Rights
A fresh altercation over purported control of tax collection at Delta state's Ughelli Main Market has resulted in the shooting deaths of two people.
The...
Wike Warns of Security Risks Posed by Shanties in FCT
According to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, shanties in some areas of the territory are a security risk and ought to be dismantled.
During...
Troops Arrest 19 Suspects, Seize 260,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products in Crackdown on...
According to the Nigeria Army, troops have successfully removed more than 43 illicit oil bunkering hubs, detained 19 economic saboteurs, and seized more than...
19-Year-Old Trader Sentenced in Jos for Robbery of Elderly Woman
For robbing an elderly woman in her home, a 19-year-old merchant was given a nine-month jail sentence by a Jos Magistrates' Court on Friday.
The...
Three Dogs Seized as Police Detain Owner After Security Guard’s Deadly Attack
The Lagos State Police Command has seized Salisu Mustapha, a dog owner, after his dogs allegedly mauled a security guard to death.
It was discovered...
23 Kidnap Victims Rescued by Police as Gunmen Claim Driver’s Life in Niger
Five passengers were cruelly taken by alleged kidnappers who killed a commercial driver, Emeka, while they were traveling from Kebbi State to Asaba, Delta...
