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NDLEA Intercepts Hard Drugs Hidden Inside Water Purifiers Shipped From Netherlands 0

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered consignments of high-potency illicit drugs concealed inside water purifier machines imported into Lagos from the Netherlands, in what officials described as another major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking. According to the agency, the shipment was intercepted at a courier facility in Lagos on

Bandits Kill Zamfara Council Officials After Abduction Along Jangebe Road 0

Armed bandits have reportedly killed the Director of Planning in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Jamilu Sani, alongside the councillor representing Jangebe Ward, following an attack along the Jangebe–Talata Mafara road in Zamfara State. According to reports, the victims were abducted on May 18, 2026, while travelling from Jangebe community to the Talata Mafara Local

Children Hospitalised After Tear Gas Incident At Ogbe Stadium In Benin City – See The Video 0

More than 30 children were reportedly taken to a specialist hospital in Benin City following a tear gas incident during a Children’s Day celebration at Ogbe Stadium. According to reports circulating online, the incident allegedly involved operatives of the Nigeria Police Force during activities marking the Children’s Day event in Edo State. It was further

We Are Working Round The Clock – Says Makinde On Abducted Oyo School Teachers, Pupils 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- May 28, 2026
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured families of abducted teachers and schoolchildren in the state that his administration is making intensive efforts to secure their release. Makinde gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, alongside Muslim faithful at his private residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan, during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
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Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Sentenced To 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud 1
- CRIME, NEWS
- May 13, 2026
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving about ₦33.8 billion. Justice James Omotosho convicted Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The
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EFCC Declares Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouk Wanted 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- May 9, 2026
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over allegations bordering on abuse of office and the diversion of public funds. The declaration was made public through an official notice released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
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