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EFCC arraigns Otudeko, Ex-First Bank MD Onasanya Monday over alleged N12.3bn fraud

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has fixed Monday, January 20, 2025, for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign the Chairman of

COAS assures commitment to infrastructure development in Nigerian Army

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has assured the Nigerian Army of more infrastructure, human resources and technology development. Oluyede said this

NDLEA seizes 779.26kg of illicit drugs, secures 56 convictions in 2024

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 779.26kg of illicit drugs in Akwa Ibom in 2024, its Commander in the state, Mrs Obot Bassey

Troops arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, gunrunners, rescue 18 victims

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Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, have arrested 18 suspected kidnappers, bandits and gunrunners in

NDLEA apprehends 546 suspects, secures 46 convictions in Oyo

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Oyo State Command, apprehended 546 suspects over alleged dealing in illicit drugs between January and December 2024. The NDLEA

Manager docked over allegedly stealing of employer’s N7.1m

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A 48-year-old Company Manager, Adeyemi Adenikinju, was on Thursday arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding and stealing his employer’s money and

Banditry: Katsina medical doctor still alive, responding to treatment – Police

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The Police Command in Katsina, have confirmed that the medical doctor, Dr Murtala Sale-Dandashire, who was shot at Kankara General Hospital “is alive.” The Command’s

Borno governor warns communities against collaborating with Boko Haram

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Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has issued a stern warning to farming and fishing communities in Baga against collaborating with Boko Haram insurgents. The governor described

Tough Times Ahead for Terrorism Financiers as Police Launch Anti-Money Laundering Units

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By Augustine Aminu In a decisive move to clamp down on terrorism financing and other financial crimes, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,

Tinubu approves recruitment of 5,000 personnel for Correctional Service

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In a decisive step to tackle overcrowding and strengthen the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 5,000 new personnel. The