Nigeria witnesses a major development in its fight against corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigns former Labour Minister Chris Ngige. Officials charged him with N2.2 billion fraud. A court remands him in Kuje Correctional Centre. This action follows his arrest earlier this week. Details of the Charges Ngige faces eight counts in total….
The Abia State Police Command has arrested three elderly Abia gun runners and recovered a cache of firearms during a targeted intelligence-led operation in Obingwa Local Government Area. Moreover, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to stop illegal arms movement across the state. Identities of the Abia Gun Runners Revealed Police spokesperson DSP Maureen…
Authorities arrested Chris Ngige in Abuja. The event sparked rumors and concerns across Nigeria. The Arrest Details EFCC officials arrested Ngige from his residence on Justice Mohammed Bello Road. Ngige was arrested on Wednesday evening. There were initial guesses that it was a kidnapping. But it was clarified quickly. Moreover the arrest happened without an…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, sparking widespread speculation across the country. Moreover, his former spokesperson, Fred Chukwuelobe, urged the public to ignore rumours suggesting that gunmen kidnapped the ex-minister. Aide Explains Why Chris Ngige Is With EFCC Investigators Chukwuelobe said he received countless…
The ICC sentencing of former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, has resulted in a 20-year prison term for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Judges delivered the verdict on Tuesday in The Hague. Abd-Al-Rahman was convicted on 27 counts, including murder, torture, rape and the killing of…
Armed robbers targeted a major art museum in Rio de Janeiro last week. They stole 13 valuable pieces, including 8 works by Henri Matisse. Security guards faced threats during the raid. The criminals entered the building after midnight. They disabled alarms and cameras quickly. Witnesses reported hearing shouts and seeing masked figures. Priceless Art Vanishes…
Niger pupils released after the mass abduction have brought relief to families in Papiri. A total of 100 children regained freedom after their capture from ST Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. The community welcomed their return with joy and emotional reunions. Officials have not explained how the release happened. The development followed days of…
The Imo organ harvesting suspicion intensified on Saturday after the state government sealed a hotel and private mortuary in Umuhu Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala. Officials discovered decomposed and mutilated corpses kept in unsafe and disturbing conditions, sparking fears of organ trafficking linked to violent criminal networks. The operation formed part of a broader crackdown on kidnapping…
FBI Sentences Nigerian Scammer to 20 Years Over $2M Fraud The FBI sentencing of a Nigerian scammer to 20 years in prison has drawn attention across the United States and Nigeria. The convict, Oluwaseun “Ace G” Adekoya, ran a sophisticated $2 million bank fraud operation for years before federal agents arrested him. The sentence marks…
Security has intensified around Sokoto Prison facility three weeks after his transfer. The IPOB leader received a life sentence on November 20 after his conviction on seven terrorism charges. The court approved his relocation due to safety concerns after past prison attacks raised doubts about keeping him in Abuja. Armed officers now monitor movement around…
