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EFCC Suspect Henry Ikeji Denies Role In Dubai Crown Prince Impersonation Scandal

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

Suspect Henry Ikeji denies defrauding Romanian woman, claims mistaken identity and insists funds traced to him are legitimate business proceeds, not fraud. Detained businessman, Mr. Henry Nzube Ikeji, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations he posed as a Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a...

Terrorists Kill 20 In Niger, Dozens In Kebbi As Attacks Spread Across Communities

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Coordinated attacks by terrorists in Niger and Kebbi leave dozens dead, displacing residents across communities. Terrorists have reportedly killed at least 20 people in several communities in Niger State and dozens more in Kebbi State, in a wave of attacks that has forced residents to flee their homes. According to...

Military Denies Complicity In Jos North Terror Attack

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Military denies allegations of complicity in Jos North terror attack, says troops responded promptly and acted professionally to protect civilians. The Nigerian military has dismissed allegations of complicity in the terrorist attack on Rukuba Community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the claims as false and...

Amotekun Parades 35 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims In Ondo

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Amotekun Corps has arrested 35 suspects for kidnapping and other crimes, rescuing victims and recovering stolen property in Ondo State. The Amotekun Corps in Ondo State has paraded 35 suspects linked to various criminal activities, including kidnapping, human trafficking, rape, and armed robbery. The Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye,...

Military Thwarts Boko Haram Abduction, Rescues Over 150 Civilians

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescued over 150 civilians and foiled a mass abduction attempt by Boko Haram terrorists. Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai have rescued more than 150 civilians and thwarted a mass abduction attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the North-East. The operation, carried out by the...

Army Neutralises 38 ISWAP Terrories In Borno, Seizes Weapons

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Nigerian troops kill 38 ISWAP terrorists in Borno, recover arms, and strengthen security while pursuing fleeing militants. Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have defeated an ISWAP attack on FOB Mandaragirau in Borno State, killing 38 terrorists and recovering weapons. According to a statement issued on Saturday...

Court Remands Nurse Over Alleged Abortion, Death Of Ogun Corps Member

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2026March 26, 20260

Abeokuta court orders remand of nurse accused of attempted abortion and alleged role in death of 23-year-old corps member. A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of a 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, over alleged conspiracy, attempted abortion and murder. Adesanya is facing a four-count charge...

Court Documents Reveal Multiple Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Against El-Rufai

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2026March 25, 20260

Court filings detail multiple charges against former Kaduna governor over alleged illegal severance payments, contract fraud, and suspicious dollar transactions. Fresh legal documents have revealed a series of corruption, fraud, and money laundering charges filed against former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, over alleged financial misconduct during his...

AGF Fagbemi Warns Money Laundering Threatens Nigeria, West Africa’s Stability

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2026March 25, 20260

The Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi says money laundering and terrorism financing pose serious risks to national security. Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has warned that money laundering, including terrorist financing, are significant threats to the stability of Nigeria’s economy and...

Troops Arrest 20 Drug Suspects, Defuse IEDs In Coordinated South-South, South-East Operations

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2026March 21, 20260

Security forces intensify operations, arrest suspects, dismantle illegal refining sites, and neutralise threats across multiple regions nationwide. Troops of Operation Delta Safe, working in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested 20 suspected drug peddlers and recovered...