Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested 33 (Thirty-Three) suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They were arrested in their hideouts around Iwofe and Ogboro axes of Port Harcourt in a sting operation, based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet…
Operatives from the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters in various parts of Benin City on Monday, September 30, 2024. The arrests were made based on credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in cyber fraud. Items seized from the suspects include 11 luxury cars, laptops,…
On Tuesday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) carried out a series of coordinated raids in various supermarkets and markets, including Wuse and Garki in Abuja. In a post on its official X account, NAFDAC shared images and videos from the operation, highlighting its dedication to public safety by cracking…
In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage across social media, three National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were allegedly extorted of 1 million Naira by police officers in Surulere, Lagos. The incident unfolded during a stop-and-search operation, where the corps members were reportedly threatened with firearms and subsequently kidnapped before being taken to the…
In a shocking revelation, 14 Ghanaian men who were promised secure jobs in Russia have found themselves at the frontline of the Ukrainian war instead. According to a documentary by journalist Godwin Asediba, these men were enticed by the allure of a better future, only to face a harrowing reality. The Deceptive Promise Upon their…
In a bizarre turn of events, a 21-year-old man from Bauchi has been arrested for stealing iron from Christian graveyards to finance his purchase of colos, a popular local alcoholic beverage. The young man, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly confessed to the crime, revealing that he chose graveyards as his target to avoid…
In a startling revelation, Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija 2022, has accused a police officer of stealing N3,000 from her during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos. The controversial reality star took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her experience, claiming that the money went missing from her car’s pigeonhole while the officer was…
In a shocking statement that has reverberated throughout the nation, bandits have called on Nigerians to cooperate in a plot to kidnap President Bola Tinubu. This alarming declaration underscores the escalating kidnapping epidemic gripping Nigeria, where armed groups increasingly target schools and families for ransom. The government’s firm stance against paying ransoms aims to deter…
In a decisive move to combat cybercrime, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a nationwide crackdown on cyber criminals, declaring that “Nigeria is not a haven for illicit wealth.” This announcement comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance national security and restore public confidence in the digital economy. The president’s directive aims to…
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