Criminal Activities

Bayelsa imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on waterways, bans 200HP engine boats

October 19, 2021

Acting Public Relations Officer in the command, ASP Daniel Y Ndirpaya, said in a statement that following the recent kidnap in Piri village, Kwali axis of the FCT, the Commissioner of Police, Babaji Sunday, has deployed overt and covert strategies to ensure the victims are rescued and reunited with their families.

FCT: CP beefs up security after kidnap, reassures residents on safety

September 13, 2021

A Nigerian police officer holds a bunch of handcuffs in Abuja on October 3, 2020. Sodiq Adelakun-Channels TV

Police nabs three-man extortion gang in Adamawa

March 28, 2021

The Emir of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman II, has promised continued support for the Yobe State government and security agencies to defeat terrorists and other criminal elements in the state and the Northeast region.

Yobe emir: Nigeria’s security challenges surmountable

March 26, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday in an FCT High Court in Maitama, re-arraigned a deputy director with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Emenike Umesi, for alleged misappropriation of N54.3 million.

Court jails three internet fraudsters in Enugu

March 18, 2021

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has advised the Federal Government to always consider its economic policy choices, before taking decision, in order to FastTrack economic growth, its recently launched 2021 Economic Outlook has said.

NESG urges Nigerian government to study, check excesses in crypto-currencies

February 22, 2021

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Presidency proposes nationwide town hall meetings over insecurity

February 14, 2021

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has accused opposition elements of sponsoring thugs to undermine his leadership and public good.

Adamawa governor bans movement of tricycles, motorcycles in three councils

February 3, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday in an FCT High Court in Maitama, re-arraigned a deputy director with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Emenike Umesi, for alleged misappropriation of N54.3 million.

EFCC arrests 19 ‘internet fraudsters’ in Abuja

February 2, 2021

Deeply worried by the spread of arms among bandits in Zamfara State, Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle said he was taking the option of instructing the security to invite former governor Abdulaziz Yari to explain the whereabouts of about 1000 AK47, he, the former governor allegedly purchased with the state’s funds in 2013.

Zamfara governor forgives seven bandits who swore on Quran to repent

January 29, 2021

Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, says he's opening discussions with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to get a sufficient supply for residents of the state.

Oyo governor orders arrest of masterminds of eviction notice to herders

January 23, 2021

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested seven young men for alleged involvement in internet fraud.

EFCC arrests seven ‘internet fraudsters’ in Ibadan

January 20, 2021

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has granted amnesty to 11 inmates serving various jail terms in correctional centres in the state to mark the beginning of 2021.

Ondo governor drives herdsmen out of state forests

January 18, 2021

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has raised alarm over rising cases of insecurity and vandalism in the territory. Abuja

NSCDC: Abuja records less crime during Yuletide

January 6, 2021

The National President of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Qadri Olaleye, has made a passionate call on President Muhammadu Buhari to relinquish power if he can no longer guarantee the security of life and property.

TUC: Electricity tariff hike another betrayal of trust

January 5, 2021