Category : Crime


YEIDEP Disowns Fake N500,000 Grant Flyer, Warns of Fraud

The Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) has disowned a viral social media flyer offering a N500,000 grant and agricultural training, labeling it a fraudulent scheme. Officials urge the public to verify information through

Nigerian Extradited to UK Charged with 2018 London Murder

Matthew Adebiyi, a 25-year-old Nigerian man, has been extradited to the United Kingdom and charged with the 2018 murder of 23-year-old Joshua Boadu in London. The case involves a stabbing incident in Bermondsey, with two others previously convicted.

Gunmen Behead Man in Plateau Attack

Gunmen ambushed and beheaded Elisha Abbas Saku, 30, in Miango District, Plateau State. The Irigwe Youth Movement issued a statement condemning the violence.

Plateau Fuel Tank Explosion Kills Two Welders

A tragic explosion at a filling station in Plateau State's Daffo community has claimed the lives of two welders and injured three bystanders during routine maintenance on an underground fuel tank.

Blord Appears in Court for Bail Hearing, Sparks Reactions

Businessman Linus Williams, known as Blord, was brought to Federal High Court Abuja by prison officials for his bail hearing after 15 days in Kuje Correctional Centre, wearing traditional Igbo attire and sparking mixed reactions online.

Nigerian Men Charged in $100M IRS Identity Fraud in US

Two Nigerian men face charges for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft in a scheme that allegedly defrauded the IRS of over $100 million using stolen identities.

Man Kills Sister, Stabs Girlfriend, Shoots Youth in Abia

A man identified as Chinedu Anamelechi has allegedly shot dead his girlfriend's sister, stabbed his girlfriend, and shot a young man in Umuanga Amakama community, Abia State. Police confirm the incident, with victims hospitalized and the suspect at large.

Newborn Baby Rescued from Abandoned FCT Building

A newborn baby was discovered abandoned in an uncompleted building in Gwagwalada, FCT. The infant was rescued by vigilantes and police, now in orphanage care as authorities search for the mother.

Ogun to Charge Truck Driver in Anthony Joshua Crash Case

The Ogun State Government plans to file criminal charges against Abubakar Adamu, the driver of a stationary truck involved in a fatal accident that killed associates of former boxing champion Anthony Joshua. State counsel seeks to consolidate charges with

Manager, Associate Remanded Over Alleged $50,487 Fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a Nomba Financial Services manager and an associate in custody over an alleged $50,487 fraud and money laundering scheme involving cross-border transactions with the DRC.

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