In a dramatic enforcement operation that underscores its zero-tolerance stance against impersonation and consumer exploitation, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the operations of a fraudulent group masquerading as a consumer rights organisation in Aba, Abia State.The impostor agency, operating under the name Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN),ContinueContinue reading “FCCPC Storms Aba, Shuts Down Fake Consumer Agency, Arrests Operator Over Impersonation and Fraud”
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Test Ride Turned Heist: Man Nabbed in Ekiti After Disappearing with Brand-New Motorcycle
In a dramatic twist of deception and eventual justice, operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have apprehended a suspected motorcycle thief, Abiodun Eniola, who cunningly disappeared with a brand-new motorcycle under the pretense of a test ride.According to police sources, Eniola had strolled into a motorcycle dealership in Iworoko-Ekiti, presenting himself as a genuineContinueContinue reading “Test Ride Turned Heist: Man Nabbed in Ekiti After Disappearing with Brand-New Motorcycle”
Horror in Kano: 18-Year-Old Housewife Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Midnight Bloodbath
In a chilling case that has shocked residents of Kano State, the Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old housewife, Saidat Jibril, for allegedly murdering her 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris, by slitting his throat during a violent domestic dispute.The gruesome incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2025, at the couple’s residence in FarawaContinueContinue reading “Horror in Kano: 18-Year-Old Housewife Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Midnight Bloodbath”
HORROR IN JIGAWA: 20-Year-Old Man Hacks Father to Death With Machete
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a 20-year-old man, Muhammad Salisu, has allegedly butchered his own father, Salisu Abubakar, in cold blood with a machete in the Bakin Kasuwa Quarters of Sara District, Gwaram Local Government Area, Jigawa State.The brutal attack reportedly occurred around 10 a.m., sending shockwaves through the quiet community asContinueContinue reading “HORROR IN JIGAWA: 20-Year-Old Man Hacks Father to Death With Machete”
Outrage in Gombe: Panel Demands Prosecution of Truck Driver as Tangale Groups Slam Government Over Easter Tragedy
A government panel in Gombe State has called for the immediate prosecution of the truck driver who plowed into Easter celebrants in Billiri, leading to a horrifying tragedy that claimed six lives and injured dozens more. The panel’s findings, released amidst growing outrage, revealed that 36 people were directly affected, with 18 still battling forContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Gombe: Panel Demands Prosecution of Truck Driver as Tangale Groups Slam Government Over Easter Tragedy”
Nigerian Man Faces 20 Years for Masterminding $10 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme in the U.S.
In a case that underscores the global reach of cyber-enabled financial crimes, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, Yomi Jones Olayeye, also known by the alias “Sabbie,” has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a sophisticated multi-state fraud scheme that sought to siphon over $10 million from U.S. pandemic unemployment relief programs.The U.S. Department of Justice announced on WednesdayContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Man Faces 20 Years for Masterminding $10 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme in the U.S.”
Horror in Oshodi: Lagos Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering, Dismembering His Father
By: Zagazola Makama In a chilling incident that has left residents of Oshodi in utter shock, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Sowe Temidayo Igbekele, for allegedly murdering and dismembering his own father, 60-year-old Babatunde Sowe Kayode, at their family home.According to police sources who spoke exclusively to Zagazola Makama, theContinueContinue reading “Horror in Oshodi: Lagos Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering, Dismembering His Father”
Tragedy Near Doubeli Junction: Adamawa Police Launch Investigation Into Alleged Suicide
In a swift response to a disturbing incident, the Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the commencement of a full-scale investigation into an alleged suicide that occurred near Doubeli Junction along Mubi Road, Yola North Local Government Area.The tragic development was announced through the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking widespread public concern andContinueContinue reading “Tragedy Near Doubeli Junction: Adamawa Police Launch Investigation Into Alleged Suicide”
Pipeline Terror: Vandals Launch Coordinated Sabotage Attacks on Oando Facilities in Bayelsa
In a disturbing resurgence of militancy and sabotage in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, vandals have launched a series of brazen attacks on critical oil and gas infrastructure operated by Oando Plc in Bayelsa State.The indigenous oil and gas giant, which recently acquired the assets of Nigerian Agip Oil Company from Italian energy conglomerate Eni, confirmedContinueContinue reading “Pipeline Terror: Vandals Launch Coordinated Sabotage Attacks on Oando Facilities in Bayelsa”
Bold Heist in Broad Daylight: Criminals Steal NSA Ribadu’s Official Hilux During Juma’at Prayers in Abuja
In a daring daylight theft that has left security circles rattled, unidentified criminals have stolen a black Toyota Hilux vehicle assigned to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The audacious incident occurred during Friday’s Juma’at prayers in Abuja, the nation’s capital.According to insider reports, the Hilux—bearing official government markings—was parked atContinueContinue reading “Bold Heist in Broad Daylight: Criminals Steal NSA Ribadu’s Official Hilux During Juma’at Prayers in Abuja”
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