Crime

EFCC Under Fire After Hospital Raid The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened an investigation after outrage followed an operation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State. The incident happened…
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Bank Reports Surface In Malami Fraud Trial A witness in the alleged N8.7bn money laundering case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, told a Federal High Court in Abuja that Zenith Bank reported…
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UN Demands Investigation Into Nigerian Airstrikes The United Nations has called for urgent investigations into civilian deaths linked to recent military airstrikes in Nigeria. UN human rights chief Volker Türk reacted after reports…
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Borno Defends Ex Terrorists Programme The Borno State Government has defended its rehabilitation programme for former insurgents, saying repentant fighters are made to swear with the Holy Quran before returning to society. Officials…
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Atiku Questions Tinubu Over Security Strategy Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has attacked President Bola Tinubu’s security approach after former House of Representatives member, Abba Adamu, died in kidnappers’ custody. Adamu…
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CSOs Plan Abuja Protest Over Missing N26bn A coalition of civil society groups has announced plans to stage a protest in Abuja next Tuesday over the alleged disappearance of N26.9 billion from the Universal Service Provision Fund under…
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DHQ Rejects Civilian Death Claims The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming civilians died during recent military airstrikes in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The military said the operation targeted…
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APC Rep Faces Dual Party Accusations Thomas Ereyitomi is facing controversy after reports emerged linking him to alleged dual party registration ahead of the 2027 elections. The lawmaker, who is seeking another term under the All…
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EFCC Declares Ex Minister Farouq Wanted The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged fraud and abuse of office. The…
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Abuja High Court Fines SERAP N100m A High Court in Abuja has ordered Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to pay N100 million in damages to two officers of the Department of State Services over a social media post found to…
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