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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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All What You Need To Know: Police Officer Kills Restrained Suspect In Broad Daylight 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- April 29, 2026
Effurun, Delta State – A 28-year-old man identified as Mene Ogidi (also referred to as Ogidi Mena or Oghenemine Million Ogidi) was shot dead by a police officer on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. FRCN Staff Decry Unrefunded
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Court Jails Four Terrorists For Life, Convicts 14 Others Over Boko Haram Attacks 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- April 9, 2026
On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a significant judgment, marking a major development in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insurgency. Presided over by Justice James Omotosho, the court sentenced four individuals linked to Boko Haram activities to life imprisonment for their roles in attacks across Borno State between 2021 and 2024. The
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Court Jails Ex-Acting Accountant-General Nwabuoku for 72 Years Over ₦868m Fraud 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- March 23, 2026
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to a cumulative 72 years in prison over a ₦868 million fraud case. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully proved its case of money laundering against Nwabuoku
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Gunmen Storm ECWA Church, Kidnap Worshippers During Service 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- March 23, 2026
Fear and outrage have gripped communities in Kwara State following a violent attack on a church in Omugo, where armed assailants disrupted a Sunday service and abducted worshippers. The incident has once again highlighted growing insecurity in parts of the country, particularly targeting vulnerable civilian gatherings. The attack occurred at the Evangelical Church of
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Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Sentenced To 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud 1