Crime
N1.3bn fraud: Court orders arrest of Dana Air MD, Hathiramani Ranesh
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Dana Air, Mr....
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Edo accountant-general, Anelu, in EFCC custody over withdrawal of N10.6bn
Julius Anelu, the Accountant-General of Edo State and two other government officials are currently in the custody of the Economic...
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Lagos real estate guru, Sijibomi Ogundele, accused of $325,000 fraud
The Nigerian Police Force is said to be investigating a case of an alleged $325,000 fraud against Sijibomi Ogundele, a...
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EFCC arrests four suspected bank hackers in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four suspected bank hackers in Abuja for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access...
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NDLEA seizes N22.7bn worth of drugs at Lagos, Rivers seaports
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted drugs valued at N22.7 billion in separate operations at...
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Court sets Nov. 1 to rule in final forfeiture of $2.045m, properties linked to Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 1, 2024 to rule on the application by the Economic and...
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Burna Boy: Police release singer, Speed Darlington, on bail
The Nigerian police have released singer, comedian and content creator, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, on bail. Darlington...
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Rivers LG poll: Security operatives foil attempt to steal election materials
Security operatives in Rivers State, on Friday, foiled an attempt by men dressed in police uniform to take over the...
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Nigerian auditor, Oyebola, sanctioned over Mmobuosi/Tingo fraud scandal
The United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Olayinka Oyebola, a Nigerian auditor, for allegedly aiding and...
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N27bn fraud: Ex-Taraba gov, Ishaku, for arraignment Monday
Darius Ishaku, former governor of Taraba State, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday...
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