NDLEA breaks 25-year jinx with new forensic laboratories in Abuja and Enugu
In a historic move, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially established two new forensic laboratories in Abuja and Enugu, breaking a 25-year reliance on a single facility…
NDLEA detains suspected drug traffickers in two major airport operations
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken decisive action against drug trafficking, detaining a female suspected peddler attempting to smuggle a significant consignment of cocaine to Iran. The…
EFCC confirms arrest of Martins Otse amid allegations of ‘serious financial crimes’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially confirmed the arrest and detention of Martins Innocent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, following numerous petitions alleging his involvement in significant…
NDLEA makes ₦3.4bn seizure in Lagos, Port Harcourt, busts drug syndicates nationwide
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, seizing narcotics worth over ₦3.4 billion in Lagos and Port Harcourt. Major SeizuresIn a joint operation,…
EFCC probes mismanagement of refinery funds, arrests former MDs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested several recently ousted managing directors and senior officials of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, following revelations of substantial financial…
Aisha Achimugu declares hunger strike in EFCC custody
Prominent business executive and socialite Aisha Achimugu has reportedly declared a hunger strike while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Circumstances of ArrestAchimugu was arrested…
NDLEA raids Lagos hotel, recovers ₦1.042bn illicit drug consignments
| Intercepts over 2million pills of tramadol in Kano, Jigawa; another Saudi-bound cocaine in body cream; arrests 3 Ghanaian ladies for cross border trafficking An 80-room new hotel in Victoria…
Gunmen kidnap 20 passengers from boat in Akwa Ibom-Cross River waterways
Gunmen have kidnapped 20 passengers from a boat traveling from Oron in Akwa Ibom state to Cross River state. The incident occurred on April 18 along the Calabar waterways. Police…
Finland to extradite IPOB’s Simon Ekpa to Nigeria in July
Finland has confirmed that Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, will be extradited to Nigeria in July 2025 to face charges related to terrorism and incitement of violence. The decision…
Tragedy: Delta Gov’s aide killed by pastor-husband during domestic violence
The Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Chief Mrs. Shimite Winifred, has tragically passed away following an alleged domestic violence incident in Asaba involving her…