Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, carried out a sting operation within two buildings flagged for suspected internet-related fraud at Agbede Community in Ilorin, Kwara state. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, March 24, 2026, yielded the arrest of 30 suspected internet fraudsters, six of whom are students of Kwara State Polytechnic. The profiling of the students showed that all the six students are actively involved in internet fraud. Eight vehicles suspected to be proceeds of crime were recovered from the suspects, alongside mobile phones and laptops. The sting operation was not…
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By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has applauded the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC for its emphasis on tackling corruption and illicit financial flows in its Country Programme For Nigeria 2026-2030. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Olukoyede gave the commendation in Abuja on Friday, March 27, 2026 while giving a Goodwill Message at the launch of the Programme. According to him, corruption remains a heinous threat to national and global development and every effort geared…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Materials Clearing and Inspection Office (MCIO), Nigerian Navy Apapa, Captain U.S. Akoh, alongside his team, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command, Lagos, on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to strengthen cooperation and working relations between both agencies. Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command, Lagos, CSC V. U. Ogagbor disclosed this in a statement. The visit provided an opportunity for discussions on improving collaboration in port operations, security, cargo monitoring, and information sharing within the maritime environment. Both organisations emphasized the importance of…
By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs and Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Adewale Adeniyi, made history on Monday, 23 March 2026, as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee held at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The milestone event marked the first time in the Committee’s 43-year history that its opening session was jointly addressed by both the WCO Secretary-General, Ian Saunders, and the Council Chairperson. This unprecedented development not only underscored the growing strategic relevance of the Enforcement Committee but also positioned…
By Miriam Humbe In furtherance of its commitment to strengthening institutional integrity and aligning with global best practices in customs administration, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its engagement with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme. National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement signed for the Comptroller-General of Customs. This followed a high-level meeting held at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on 23 March 2026, during a working visit by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, who also serves as the Chairperson of…
Photo News: Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on Friday led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for bilateral engagement, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in security, capacity building, and intelligence sharing.
By Nana Musa The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) on Friday unveiled national crisis communication hub, raising concerns over the growing spread of misinformation, political tension and insecurity in country’s information space. The Centre Chairman, Chris Olukolade, at a news conference in Abuja to unveil the hub and the centre’s latest media analysis report, warned that the trend misinformation posed a serious risk ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olukolade said that the plans to establish a national Crisis Communication Hub (CCHub) was to strengthen coordinated information management during emergency and crises time. The chairman said that the findings from…
By Miriam Humbe On 26 March 2026, in furtherance of pre-wet season farming operations, troops of the COAS Intervention Battalion XI under Operation WHIRL STROKE continue to clear identified flash points based on credible intelligence. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu disclosed this in a statement. Accordingly, on receipt of information regarding the presence of suspected terrorists within the Agasha general area, the troops advanced tactically to the suspected location. Upon arrival, the area was swiftly cordoned, leading to the arrest of three suspects identified as Mr Sule Ibrahim and Mr Salmanu Risko,…
By Miriam Humbe The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated broadcast equipment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to boost operations at NYSC Radio 88.3 FM, Abuja. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The items, which were presented by the Director of the NDDC Liaison Office in Abuja, Mary Nwaeke, during a brief ceremony at the station within the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, include a 2-kilowatt FM transmitter and an inverter system powered by a lithium battery to ensure steady power supply. Beyond the equipment, the Commission…
The attention of the Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, has been drawn to posts circulating on social media alleging that on 22 March 2026, troops shot and killed one Abdulrahman Mustapha (also referred to as Abchin) at the Polo Axis near the Federal High Court Maiduguri. The individual who was reportedly unarmed was returning from a Sallah visit. The posts characterize the incident as an extrajudicial killing, alleging violations of constitutional rights, lack of transparency, and improper handling of the deceased, while calling for an independent investigation, accountability, and compensation. The Theatre Command regards these allegations as very serious…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sect 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA commenced all out operations within the week against terrorists enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States aimed and protecting communities and neutralizing terrorists. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In Sokoto State, on 25 March 2026, troops of COAS Intervention Battalion VII made 2 seperate contacts with terrorists at Magonho Forest where they eliminated 3 bandits and recovered 3 AK 47 rifles and motorcycles. In Zamfara State,…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have recorded significant operational successes following intelligence-led clearance operations conducted on 24 March 2026 across parts of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu disclosed this in a statement. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of armed herders within Mbapa and Mbabuande communities in Gwer West Local Government Area, troops of Sector 1 deployed from Bilawa-Jor and Naka swiftly mobilised to the area. On arrival, the troops conducted a thorough search and discovered an abandoned suspected criminal hideout. Troops continued clearance operations with…