EFCC, suspects, phones, operation

EFCC arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission agents detained 17 alleged online scammers in Abuja on Friday. This was revealed in a statement endorsed by Dele Oyewale, the head of the commission’s media and publicity. The EFCC recently declared that 30 additional suspects, including four brothers, had been taken into custody for their involvement in online […]

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obi, NWC, labor party, financial misconduct

Obi demands LP accounts audit, Abure denies fraud allegation

In response to accusations of corruption against LP National Chairman Julius Abure, Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, has demanded an audit of the party’s finances. This came as Abure on Thursday pressed Oluchi Opara, the party’s suspended national treasurer, to produce hard proof to support her N3.5 billion fraud accusation against him. During a […]

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WHO, FCTC, illegal, tobacco, illegal

WHO moves to tackle illicit tobacco trading

The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control of the World Health Organization has reaffirmed its pledge to fight the global illicit tobacco trade. Important decisions were made to combat illegal trading, according to the WHO FCTC, which concluded its three-day Third Session of the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate illegal Trade in […]

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NDLEA, drug dealer, lawyer, abia

NDLEA nabs Abia drug dealer, seizes 1.217 kilos of drugs

On Wednesday, a combined taskforce team from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and Abia State Homeland Security apprehended more than five alleged drug dealers and seized various substances valued at more than 1.217 kilos. The late “Joekin Jagwa’s” daughter Adaobi Nweke was arrested during a joint team raid at 23 Arochukwu/Calabar Road in Umuahia […]

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Public outrage grows as kidnapping epidemic worsens

Public outrage grows as kidnapping epidemic worsens

Concern about the nation’s growing level of insecurity increased on Thursday as concerned parties called for the Federal Government to take severe measures against kidnappers. The National Association of Nigeria Students, South-South governors, the Supreme Council for Sharia, and citizens of impacted communities provided advice to the Federal Government regarding the abduction crisis. Formerly confined […]

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Edo state, apkata, labour party

Edo 2024: Ex-NBA president, Akpata, to contest under Labour Party

Olumde Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, has announced his desire to run for governor of Edo State on the Labor Party’s platform in 2019. On Thursday, Akpata stated that the Labour party is the only party that is people-oriented, which is why he chose to run for the top state seat […]

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hoodlums, weapons, Jigawa police,

Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Jigawa

According to the Jigawa State Police Command, its agents successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt and successfully freed the victim without incident. This is stated in a statement released by DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the command’s public relations officer, a copy of which was provided to newsmen in Dutse on Monday. According to information from a […]

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ex-girlfriend, abused, misconduct

JUST IN: Man United delay Antony’s return over sexual allegations

After being accused of sexual misconduct by his ex-girlfriend Gabriel Cavallin, Manchester United on Sunday postponed striker Antony’s return to the team. In a statement, the English club accepted the claims made against the Brazilian international. Players who haven’t played in any international matches are expected back at practice on Monday, according to the statement. […]

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