By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. EFCC, have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in their hideout in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related activities. Items recovered from the suspects include three laptops, 17 phones and two cars. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Sport Commission, NSC are set to deepen collaboration and partnership towards improved sports development in the country. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 when the Sports Committee of the EFCC, led by its head, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE ll Halilu Dauda paid a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko. The meeting was ahead of the One Service, One Medal Games, OSOM, which is…
***Charges Personnel on Capacity Building In line with his commitment to promoting professional growth, academic excellence, and capacity development within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025, received Sergeant Peter Theophilus Tanko at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, following his outstanding academic achievement in the People’s Republic of China. Sergeant Tanko, a dedicated officer attached to the INTERPOL Section of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), successfully completed a five-year law programme in China, under a government-sponsored scholarship. His academic journey began with a one-year mandatory course in Chinese language at…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of three Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM). A statement signed on Wednesday by Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has received the approval. The newly appointed senior officers are to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, North East, and North West geopolitical zones. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the Corps’ efforts to enhance its leadership and operational…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has emphasised the need to leverage on the emerging technology in modern warfare for effective battlefield successes in various theatres of operations. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Maj Gen Aligbe was speaking at the opening of the Department of Research and Development In-House Study Period 2025, held at the Headquarters TRADOC NA Auditorium, Minna on Wednesday 23 April, 2025. He was represented…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a fake land vendor, Nwobo Williams Chibuike in Abuja. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested for allegedly defrauding members of the public through offers of fake plots of land in Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi and Jikoyi Village Extension, all in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Investigations showed that, Chibuike, self-styled Managing Director of C&C Reality & Construction Limited, Dream-Krest Homes and Properties Limited and Dan Faith Shelters Limited, was marketing…
By Miriam Humbe The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has pledged the unwavering support of the traditional institution of the State to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), in its relentless fight against corruption. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Emir gave the assurance in Ilorin on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 while receiving the Ilorin Zonal Director of the EFCC, Mr. Daniel Isei, who led members of the Directorate’s management team on a courtesy visit…
***As IGP Cautions Public Against Spread of Falsehood in Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the current trend of recirculating old videos on the media space to malign the the Nigeria Police Force and undermine National Security. The NPF has at various times cautioned against this mischief aimed at portraying the NPF in bad light. The NPF is currently working hard to build trust and confidence of the people but this trend of reposting old videos portraying the present NPF negatively and spreading falsehood against the NPF have serious implications to internal security. The extant…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the immediate reorganization of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance operational readiness. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The directive was unveiled during a conference with PMF Squadron Commanders at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025. The IGP emphasized the need to reposition the PMF in line with its original mandate as the Nigeria Police Force’s elite strike unit, designed to respond swiftly to…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years imprisonment for impersonation. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Godspower was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a two-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents. One of the counts reads: “That you, Tobor Efeturi Godspower, on or about the 24th day of October, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction…
As Christians in Nigeria and across the world mark Easter—a season that symbolizes sacrifice, hope, and renewal—the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) demands an end to the nation’s growing trauma and calls for collective action against the killings of innocent Nigerians. Easter is meant to be a time of deep reflection, not just for individuals but for leaders as well. Yet, for millions of Nigerians, it has become a painful reminder of lives cut short, families shattered, and a country steadily descending into insecurity, economic hardship, and official indifference. The ongoing wave of violence—including the attacks on Logo and…
The African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum, AARP, has charged African countries to join hands in forging a road map and actionable processes against resource theft and asset recovery on the continent. This charge was given at the ongoing inaugural meeting of the Forum in Nairobi, Kenya with the theme: “Supporting Efforts of African Union Member States to Effectively Implement the Common African Position on Asset Recovery, CAPAR. In his remarks, the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, EACC, Mr. Abdi Mohamud observed that though Africa has been a victim of resource theft, it has the blame for…