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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a major blow to armed bandits in Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State, neutralizing several of them in a precision airstrike last Sunday. The operation reportedly took place between 4 pm and 5 pm and targeted bandits transporting stolen cattle from Ragada and surrounding villages through Yabawa, Bazana, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime, internet fraud, and related financial offenses in Lagos State. The operation, which began on August 15, 2025, concluded on October 16 with the …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports claiming that 16 Nigerian Army officers were arrested over a supposed plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The rebuttal came after an online publication alleged that the arrests prompted the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities. In Abuja on Sunday, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of office by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller, as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command. Miller takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic position by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. …

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on local government officials to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability, emphasising that corruption extends far beyond the mere theft of public funds. Dr Aliyu made the remarks in Abuja while presenting a paper titled “Understanding …

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, marking a key diplomatic effort to coordinate responses to Sudan’s ongoing war and regional tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The high-level talks, held at the Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace, focused on the devastating conflict in …

Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive took centre stage in the West African subregion as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, called for deeper regional collaboration to track, recover, and return stolen assets hidden across borders. Speaking at the 7th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the …

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has urged world leaders to unite in dismantling criminal drug networks that threaten global peace and security. Marwa made the call at the 80th United Nations General Assembly Plenary Session of the Third Committee held …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr. Garuba Mohammed Duku, to 24 years in prison for diverting N318 million belonging to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment after finding Duku guilty on six …

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