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Police arrest suspected truck looters on Calabar-Itu highway

Police arrest suspected truck looters on Calabar-Itu highway

May 11, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested suspected vandals involved in the looting and theft of items from an accidented truck along the Calabar–Itu Highway.

On 10 May 2026, at about 22:00 hours, operatives of the command acted swiftly on credible intelligence provided by a tricycle operator regarding the activities of criminal elements vandalising and stealing from a truck that had fallen into a valley at Afaha along the Calabar–Itu Highway.

Nembe Kingdom slams Aiteo over appeal delay

Nembe Kingdom slams Aiteo over appeal delay

May 9, 2026 Markup 0

Counsel to Opu Nembe Kingdom, Barrister Chigozie Inwere, has criticised Aiteo’s resort to what he described as technicalities and frivolous interlocutory appeals to delay justice in the kingdom’s over N122 billion oil pollution suit.

The Opu Nembe Kingdom in Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State is seeking legal redress over environmental damage allegedly caused by oil spills from Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 in 2019 and 2020.

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Police nab two suspected arms suppliers in Ikot Ekpene

May 9, 2026 Markup 0

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested two suspected arms suppliers and recovered a locally made revolver pistol in Ikot Ekpene as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and curb illegal arms proliferation in the state.

The suspects, identified as Udeme Udo, 52, and Nkereuwem Udo, 40, were arrested on 8 May 2026 at about 4:25 am following credible intelligence.

₦110.4bn fraud trial: Witness details Maitama deal

₦110.4bn fraud trial: Witness details Maitama deal

May 8, 2026 Markup 0

A prosecution witness on Friday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, how a property at No. 35 Danube Street, Maitama, was allegedly purchased for the naira equivalent of ₦950 million, paid in United States dollars, in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello.

The witness, PW15, Ramalan Abdullahi, a legal practitioner with the Federal Capital Development Authority, testified before Justice Maryanne Anineh that he was contacted in January 2022 by a friend who requested that he conduct due diligence on the property after agents introduced it for sale.

A’Ibom hoodlums flee as police raid hideout

May 8, 2026 Markup 0

Suspected hoodlums fled into the forest on sighting advancing operatives of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) during an intelligence-led tactical raid on their hideout along Ikot Abasi Road in Abak, Akwa Ibom State.
The raid, carried out at about 3:30pm on 7 May 2026, targeted a forest camp identified by police as a notorious gathering point for suspected criminals allegedly involved in hard drug abuse and planning attacks on unsuspecting residents and members of the public.

Court convicts Saleh Mamman over N33.8bn fraud

Court convicts Saleh Mamman over N33.8bn fraud

May 7, 2026 Markup 0

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts of money laundering amounting to N33.8 billion.

The former minister, who was absent from court, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503,73 (Thirty-Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-Three Kobo).

EFCC arraigns firm over illegal Multichoice rebroadcast

EFCC arraigns firm over illegal Multichoice rebroadcast

May 6, 2026 Markup 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, arraigned Metro Digital Limited before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on an amended four-count charge bordering on cybercrime and the alleged unlawful interception and rebroadcast of Multichoice Nigeria Limited content.

Prosecution counsel, Steve E. Odiase, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for arraignment.

Gombe court jails magistrate over N1m bribery case

Gombe court jails magistrate over N1m bribery case

May 6, 2026 Markup 0

Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court has convicted and sentenced Magistrate Muhammad Suleiman Kumo to two years and six months’ imprisonment for bribery.

Kumo was initially arraigned on 3 December 2025 by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on three counts of bribery.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N20m cattle scam

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N20m cattle scam

May 6, 2026 Markup 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 5 May 2026 arraigned Dr Andefiki Markus before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State, over an alleged N20 million cattle investment fraud.

Markus was arraigned by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on two counts bordering on obtaining by false pretence.

Police bust suspected cultists, recover firearm in Abak

Police bust suspected cultists, recover firearm in Abak

May 4, 2026 Markup 1

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another major operational success in its sustained crackdown on criminal activities in the state.

Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, to intensify raids on identified criminal hideouts and dismantle unlawful networks, operatives of the command carried out a successful intelligence-led operation in Abak Local Government Area.

NYCNNYCN, NDLEA take anti-drug campaign to Lagos streetsrug campaign to Lagos streets

NYCN, NDLEA take anti-drug campaign to Lagos streets

May 1, 2026 Markup 1

The Lagos State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other voluntary organisations, on Friday sensitised youths in Ikorodu to the dangers of drug abuse, cultism and the importance of civic participation.

The advocacy programme, themed “Back to Street Initiative,” was designed to take youth-focused campaigns directly to grassroots communities across Ikorodu.

No badge is a licence to kill - IGP

No badge is a licence to kill – IGP

April 30, 2026 Markup 0

He warned that firearms must only be used as a last resort and strictly within the provisions of the law, reaffirming that Force Order 237 remains fully binding on all officers.

The IGP said an unskilled officer carrying a weapon constitutes a danger to society, while a disciplined and properly trained officer serves as a genuine protector of the people.

Police arrest masquerades, warn against disorder

Police arrest masquerades, warn against disorder

April 29, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order following the arrest of individuals parading as masquerades in violation of the state’s directive regulating masquerade activities.

The command disclosed that on 23 April 2026, at about 11:25 am, police operatives on routine patrol along the Onna–Ikot Abasi Road intercepted a group of masquerades heading to Onna for activities considered capable of disturbing public peace and order.

Police foil bomb threat at Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre

Police foil bomb threat at Ikot Ekpene custodial centre

April 28, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has thwarted what could have been a major security breach and potential tragedy at the Nigerian Correctional Service Custodial Centre in Ikot Ekpene following the timely recovery of high-explosive ordnance near the facility.

On 27 April 2026, acting swiftly on credible intelligence from correctional authorities about suspicious items found around the custodial centre, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, ordered the deployment of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, BomPol Base 38, Uyo, along with other tactical teams to secure the area.

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

April 22, 2026 Markup 0

An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Eket has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Edinyanga Samuel Akpan, to death for the murder of his uncle, Kufre Godwin Eno, over allegations of witchcraft.

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Pius Idiong found the defendant guilty of a one-count charge of murder.

The incident occurred on 4 December 2017 at Ikot Inyang, Okon, in Eket Local Government Area. During a disagreement, Akpan was said to have stabbed his uncle in the chest with a knife.

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, warned counsel appearing before her against engaging in conduct capable of stalling proceedings, threatening to invoke the court’s contempt powers where necessary.

The warning came during proceedings in a matter involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over property linked to him.

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Goodluck Ejimiyare for recruiting young boys into an internet fraud training syndicate, popularly known as a “Yahoo School”.

Justice (Prof.) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City, on Monday, 20 April 2026, sentenced Ejimiyare to five years’ imprisonment, with an option of a ₦1 million fine.

Police ramp up joint efforts to free kidnapped students on Calabar-Oron waterways

Police ramp up joint efforts to free kidnapped students on Calabar-Oron waterways

April 20, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has further intensified ongoing operations aimed at the swift rescue of victims abducted during the recent pirate attack along the Calabar-Oron waterways and the immediate arrest of all perpetrators behind the act.

In close synergy with the Cross River State Police Command and the Nigerian Navy, the Command has deployed a formidable combination of marine, tactical, and intelligence assets to dominate the waterways and adjoining creeks, with a view to tracking down the criminals and securing the safe release of the victims.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N25.6m beans fraud

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N25.6m beans fraud

April 18, 2026 Markup 0

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Mohammed Abdullahi Korimi before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N25.6 million fraud.

Korimi was arraigned on Thursday, 16 April 2026, on two counts bordering on criminal misappropriation and obtaining by false pretence, involving N25,647,000.

Lagos police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover firearms

Lagos police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover firearms

April 17, 2026 Markup 0

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms during a coordinated statewide crackdown on cultism and violent crime.

The operations, carried out across Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba and Iju, targeted criminal hideouts and illegal arms proliferation. Police said the raids were part of ongoing efforts by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, to curb cult-related violence in the state.

Court orders arrest of ex-minister, perm secretary

Court orders arrest of ex-minister, perm secretary

April 16, 2026 Markup 0

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bashir Nura Alkali, over an alleged fraud totalling $1.3 million and N746.6 million.

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie made the order on Thursday, 16 April 2026, after both defendants failed to appear in court for their arraignment. Only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed, was present.

Alleged N33.8b fraud: Mamman fails to file final written address

Alleged N33.8b fraud: Mamman fails to file final written address

April 16, 2026 Markup 0

Proceedings were stalled in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as he could not file his final written address before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.

Mamman is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 12-count charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo).

Police arrest robbery suspects, recover firearms in Lagos

Police arrest robbery suspects, recover firearms in Lagos

April 15, 2026 Markup 0

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to incidents of conspiracy and armed robbery at an estate in Sangotedo on 11 and 13 April 2026.

Abimbola Adebisi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, said the police identified the suspects as Balogun Teslim, Suleman Balogun and Peter Oluwagbemi.

EFCC arrests fake football agent over N11m scam

EFCC arrests fake football agent over N11m scam

April 8, 2026 Markup 0

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Osagie Destiny Etinosa over an alleged N11 million fraud.

The suspect was apprehended following intelligence gathered through open-source investigations. He had reportedly been posing on Instagram, using the handle @officialking_etto, as a football agent who specialises in linking players with foreign clubs for trials and recruitment.

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

April 8, 2026 Markup 0

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.

The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

April 8, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms and other items in a targeted, intelligence-led operation.

The raid, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 April 2026, followed credible intelligence that suspected criminals were operating from a compound posing as a place of worship. Police operatives moved in at about 6:00 am to execute the operation.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N64m fraud in Onitsha

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N64m fraud in Onitsha

April 7, 2026 Markup 0

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a 29-year-old businessman,   Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the  Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira).

Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, stated that Dilo was arraigned on two counts bordering on stealing. The offence is contrary to Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law Cap. 36 Law of Anambra State and punishable under Section 353 (9) of the same Law.

Witness: Emefiele breached CBN Act in Naira redesign

Witness: Emefiele breached CBN Act in Naira redesign

April 1, 2026 Markup 0

The seventh prosecution witness, Chinedu Eneanya, on Wednesday told Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, violated provisions of the CBN Act during the 2022 naira redesign exercise.

Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a four-count charge bordering on the alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes.

EFCC arrests TikToker over fake kidnap claim

EFCC arrests TikToker over fake kidnap claim

April 1, 2026 Markup 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a TikTok user, Udoma David Ekeh, for allegedly spreading false information about the Commission and its officers.

Ekeh, in December 2025, alerted the public to claims that some operatives of the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate had been kidnapped by bandits while on assignment in Kwara State.