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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters across various locations in Gashua, Yobe State. According to the EFCC, the suspects were nabbed by operatives of its Maiduguri Zonal Directorate in a sting operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025,

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has vowed to commence contempt proceedings against Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin if he fails to desist from alleged impugning of the majesty of Nigerian courts. In a press

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has delisted 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said the affected products are no longer permitted for manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution,

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, has ordered the reinstatement of Course 18, 19, and 20 officers who were unlawfully retired by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Police Service Commission (PSC), and the Force Secretary. In

The Nigeria Police Force has launched a discreet investigation into the sudden death of an Arise Television journalist, whose passing has sparked shock and concern within media circles. The journalist, identified as Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu reportedly died under circumstances that colleagues

Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted multiple bandit attacks in Katsina State, recovering arms and boosting confidence among residents of vulnerable communities. The operation, carried out over the weekend, followed credible intelligence about planned assaults on farming settlements in Batsari

Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state commenced the 2025/2026 Legal Year with a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church, Akim, Calabar. Represented by the

The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred political and social activist, Prof. Pat Utomi, and his associates from going ahead with their plan to set up a shadow government in Nigeria. Delivering judgement on Monday in a suit instituted by

Following mountainous fraud allegations leveled against the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, Nigerians in Diaspora – Global Coalition for Security & Democracy in Nigeria Inc. USA (GCSDN) has petitioned the Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, calling for his extradition

Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, has filed a ₦1 billion libel suit against Umar Sani, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, over allegations linking him to petroleum subsidy fraud. Otedola, in a strongly worded statement