Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri cautions newly graduated forest guards against harassment, urges respect for communities. The 987 guards are part of a national security and environmental initiative.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention warns the public about fraudulent websites and addresses. Verify all communications to avoid scams and protect your identity. #NCDC #ScamAlert
Tantita Security Services arrests four oil thieves, intercepts vessel MT Thor in Delta. Handover to Inter-Agency Task Force marks a key step in curbing economic sabotage in Niger Delta. Read details.
Niger State Police arrest Mohammed Adamu for the attempted murder of a commercial motorcyclist and theft of his bike. The victim is receiving treatment. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump confirms the US will retain crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Nigerian troops arrest two impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo, foil a N15m oil theft, and rescue 69 kidnapped victims nationwide. Read the latest security updates.
A silver steward at the Élysée Palace and two others will stand trial in February for stealing heritage items worth up to €40,000. Discover the details of the high-profile heist.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Hexaguard Limited launches Veriphye, a digital platform to combat phone theft and device fraud in Nigeria. It uses IMEI verification to secure the mobile ecosystem and boost consumer confidence.
Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.
A man from Plateau State was caught allegedly trying to steal yams at Zaki Biam Yam Market in Benue. Traders restrained him and called for security intervention, avoiding mob justice. Read the full story.
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
AdvoKC Foundation warns Nigeria's Senate delay on the Audit Service Bill, 2023, weakens financial oversight, enabling theft. Urges immediate passage to protect public money.
EKEDC CEO reveals high-income residents and hotels are major culprits of electricity theft, worsening Nigeria's power crisis. Discover the impact and the smart metering solution.
IBEDC attributes prolonged power outages in its franchise area to reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging TCN for a solution while cracking down on energy theft.
Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.
A security guard hired just a week earlier details how he and accomplices murdered retired Chief Judge Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Asaba. Shocking confession reveals robbery plan turned deadly.
Bauchi Police apprehend two 19-year-old security guards for allegedly stealing a government Toyota Hilux. The vehicle was recovered at Bauchi Club. Full details on the ongoing investigation.
A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.
Sean McKiernan, a former councillor, gets 3 years 9 months for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund drugs and escorts. A shocking breach of trust.
Bauchi Police arrest two security guards for allegedly stealing an official L-PRES Project vehicle. The Toyota Hilux was recovered swiftly. Read details of the case and police statement.
A Nigerian pastor is heartbroken after thieves raided his church auditorium, carting away speakers and an air conditioner. The incident raises security concerns for places of worship. Read the full report.
Aliko Dangote reveals a powerful cartel stole $82 million from his refinery, alleging sabotage worse than drug mafias. He calls for action against local and international saboteurs.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
The shocking story of Emeka Nwangwu, a wanted trans-border kidnapper who murdered his cousin in Enugu after years of abducting children while working as a driver. Read the full investigation.
NAHCO Aviance explains how it uncovered, arrested, and helped prosecute a former junior employee for stealing 25kg of ephedrine hydrochloride from its Lagos airport warehouse. Read the full story.
Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after being accused of stealing part of a ransom meant for a pregnant kidnap victim and her husband in Edo. Read his full response.
A 39-year-old man, Joseph Raphael, faces court in Akure for allegedly stealing a pregnant dog valued at N500,000. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.
A new report reveals Nigerian firms faced a record 1,047% surge in cyberattacks last quarter, with stolen employee logins now the primary threat. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.