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EFCC Slams UBA, Four Others With N4.3bn Alleged Forex Fraud Charges
By Halima Abdulkadiri
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges over an alleged N4.3 billion foreign exchange fraud against United Bank for Africa…
Oyo Police Launch Manhunt as Inspector Killed in Attack on Operatives
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected attackers following a deadly assault on police operatives that claimed the life of an inspector.
The Public Relations…
Troops Kill Notorious Kidnap Kingpin in Jama’a LGA, Kaduna
Troops have neutralised a notorious kidnapping kingpin, identified as Amadu, during a raid in Malafiya town, Atiku Ward of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security…
Police neutralise three bandits in Gombe, rescue victims
The Police Command in Gombe State on Sunday said it neutralised three bandits while rescuing three victims in Lambo village in Pindiga District of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.…
Gunmen Kill Six Farmers in Night Raid on Wawa Village
At least six farmers were killed late Thursday night after armed assailants launched a deadly attack on Wawa Village, opening fire on residents working on their farms.
Sources said the…
Businessman arraigned for allegedly assaulting wife
A 33-year-old businessman, Olakunle Abegunde, was on Friday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting his wife.
The defendant, who resides at…
US sanctions Costa Rica-based drug network, including beauty salon, over cocaine…
The United States has imposed sanctions on a Costa Rica-based drug trafficking network, targeting five individuals and five entities — including a beauty salon — accused of moving…
Police Arraign 11 Suspects Over Killing of Arise TV Journalist, Security Guard
The Nigeria Police have arraigned 11 suspects in connection with the killing of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, before a…
Cambodia Arrests Alleged Scam Kingpin Exposed in BBC Investigation
Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman previously named in a BBC Eye investigation into alleged online scam operations, as the government intensifies efforts…
Man Who Killed Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Awaits Sentencing
A Japanese court is set to sentence Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who admitted to killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, bringing to a close one of the most shocking criminal cases…