Crime Insecurity Insurgency Nigeria Terrorism Top Story

Defence forces strike hard: 187 terrorists neutralised, 183 arrested, 109 hostages rescued in one week

In a powerful display of military might, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops eliminated 187 terrorists, apprehended 183 others, and rescued 109 kidnapped hostages in various operations nationwide over the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, revealed these successes during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The operations Read More…

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Crime Nigeria Tax Evasion Top Story

Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance executives

Nigeria has withdrawn tax evasion charges against two Binance executives, following the appointment of a local representative by the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to handle legal proceedings in the country. “We await the court’s ruling on this, discharging Tigran from this matter completely,” stated a Binance spokesperson, emphasising the significance of the court’s decision in Read More…

Crime Illegal Guns Top Story United States World

Hunter Biden convicted for illegally purchasing gun, first presidential child found guilty

On June 11, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty by a federal jury of lying about his drug use to illegally purchase a firearm. The conviction marks a historic moment, making Hunter Biden the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, according to Reuters. The jury Read More…

Corruption Crime Kidnapping Murder Nigeria Top Story

IGP launches high-level probe into Ochekwo case amidst public outcry

In a decisive move, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the controversial case of Andrew Ochekwo, whose death has sparked widespread debate and concern. The case, which also involves the mysterious disappearance of two women, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, has been marred by allegations of police Read More…

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Crime Economic Crimes Financial Crimes Top Story

Binance executive arraigned in court for tax evasion and money laundering

In a high-stakes courtroom drama, one of the top executives from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, stood before an Abuja court to confront serious allegations. Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, faced charges of tax evasion and money laundering alongside his colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Africa. The Economic and Read More…

Crime Financial Crimes Metro Top Story

Bobrisky faces EFCC investigation for allegedly spraying Naira notes

Operatives from the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into the activities of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The controversial social media personality is accused of spraying Naira notes at a high-profile event. The EFCC’s interest in Bobrisky was sparked by a video report showing Read More…

Assault Crime Metro

Woman arrested for assaulting LAGESC official over expressway crossing

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KAI, has confirmed the apprehension of a woman accused of assaulting one of its officials for enforcing regulations regarding expressway crossings. According to the Agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Lukman Ajayi, the arrest occurred on Tuesday around 12:45 p.m. at Ile-Epo along the Ikeja/Iyana-Ipaja expressway, where the Read More…

Kidnapping Metro Top Story

Lagos Police bust kidnapping syndicate, rescue victims

The police in Lagos have apprehended three suspected kidnappers in a daring raid on their hideout in the Ijanikin area, confirming the swift operation that led to their arrest. According to the Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Umma Ayuba, the suspects identified as Samuel Kwasi, 64, Monday Unachukwu, 24, and Freeman Ekpebo, 23, were Read More…

Crime Metro Suicide

Tragedy strikes: Deputy Commissioner of Police commits suicide in Oyo

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Gbolahan Oyedemi, a dedicated officer serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon, Lagos State, has allegedly taken his own life. The incident occurred in his private house in his hometown of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, during the Easter break. DCP Oyedemi, Read More…

Crime Metro Stealing

Four suspected cable vandals arrested in Lagos

In a significant development, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of vandalising and stealing armoured cables that belong to the Lagos State Government. Here are the details: According to Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects—Oseni Yusuf, Richard Solomon, Emmanuel Ezeobi, and Isaac Shedrach—were taken into custody by a Police patrol Read More…