18 h. ago Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Traders Blocking Mile 2 Traffic

The Lagos State Government, through its enforcement unit, has removed street traders operating illegally at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2, in a bid to restore order and improve traffic flow. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Monday, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to maintaining order on the […] The post Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Traders Blocking Mile 2 Traffic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago NDLEA Targets Global Drug Syndicate, Arrests Key Nigerian Operatives

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled an international organized criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and the UAE. In a statement issued on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, said the operation followed a two-week intelligence-led exercise across Lagos, resulting in the arrest of three leaders of […] The post NDLEA Targets Global Drug Syndicate, Arrests Key Nigerian Operatives appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago NDLEA Smashes Drug Cartel, Arrests 3 Kingpins, Intercepts N5.3bn Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA swooped on the syndicate after a two-week-long intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos, which led to the arrest of three leaders of the cartel and intercepting large […]

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5 d. ago Leasing remains most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers —Olowo

Tribune Online Leasing remains most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers —Olowo-Sokeye InterGroup Chief Financial Officer, Mary Olowo-Sokeye, has said that leasing remains the most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers. She stressed that the best financing for new airlines avoids crippling debt, allows operational flexibility, and preserves capital for growth. Speaking recently in Lagos, Olowo-Sokeye explained that startup carriers often miscalculate the risk of committing […] Leasing remains most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers —Olowo-Sokeye Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Customs Confiscates 15 Rifles, 4,841 Ammunition Rounds, And Drones Near Ogun Border

Lagos, Nigeria – In a coordinated enforcement operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A (FOU A), announced on Tuesday that it had seized a significant cache of firearms, ammunition, and industrial drones. The operation forms part of the service’s ongoing effort to dismantle smuggling networks across the South-West region of Nigeria. […] The post Customs Confiscates 15 Rifles, 4,841 Ammunition Rounds, And Drones Near Ogun Border appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Nabs 12 Suspected Illegal Bureau De Change Operators In Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody 12 persons accused of operating Bureau de Change businesses without the required licenses. In a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday, the Commission revealed that the arrests were made on Wednesday after actionable intelligence and thorough […] The post EFCC Nabs 12 Suspected Illegal Bureau De Change Operators In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC nabs 12 suspected illegal BDC operators, secures conviction of three internet fraudsters

…As NiMet DG commends Olukoyede’s human-faced anti-corruption drive From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a series of major anti-corruption actions, including the arrest of 12 suspected illegal Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in Lagos, the conviction of three internet fraudsters, and renewed collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency […] The post EFCC nabs 12 suspected illegal BDC operators, secures conviction of three internet fraudsters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen

The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued 16 kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations along the Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure highways. Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the operations followed separate incidents on August 23, 2025, when armed kidnappers blocked sections of […] The post Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fake drugs: NAFDAC swoops on Lagos, Abuja, others, arrests 15, confiscates N110m products

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested 15 suspects and evacuated products valued at over ₦110,938,800 during special enforcement operations against hawkers and peddlers of unregistered, fake, expired, and unwholesome pharmaceutical products across the country. In a Wednesday statement, the agency disclosed that the operations were […] The post Fake drugs: NAFDAC swoops on Lagos, Abuja, others, arrests 15, confiscates N110m products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police, EFCC Nab 9 Kidnapping, Cyber Crime Suspects In Akwa Ibom

Anti-kidnapping operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a kidnapping ring and arrested two suspects in connection with a recent foiled kidnapping attempt in the Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State. Besides, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives declared that seven suspected cyber criminals have been rounded up […]

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2 w. ago MAN urges FG to locally source materials for Lagos airport fencing project

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the federal government to locally source materials needed for the ongoing operational read more MAN urges FG to locally source materials for Lagos airport fencing project

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3 w. ago Lagos Police Nab Notorious ‘One Chance’ Kingpin, 2 Others In Lagos

Operatives of Ikeja Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a notorious ‘one chance’ kingpin, Bode Oludayisin and two members of his gang. Police arrested the suspects while responding to a distress call along Agege Motor Road in the Ikeja area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the State, CSP […]

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3 w. ago Lagos: Lekki Apartments, Public Toilets Shut Down Over Illegal Sewage Discharge

The Lagos State Government has shut down multiple facilities, including residential apartments in Lekki, for illegally releasing untreated sewage into public drains, violating state environmental regulations. On Friday, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office carried out an enforcement operation targeting properties and public facilities that were contaminating the environment and threatening public health. Tokunbo Wahab, […] The post Lagos: Lekki Apartments, Public Toilets Shut Down Over Illegal Sewage Discharge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

to commence direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights The Federal Government has presented the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air read more Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

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4 w. ago Two Nabbed In Lagos For Enlisting Fake Drivers To Steal Cars From Employers

The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a suspected car theft ring that reportedly used fake drivers to steal vehicles from their employers. While briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Monday, Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh said the gang leader, Chinedu Emmanuel, was arrested on July 17 during an operation in the […] The post Two Nabbed In Lagos For Enlisting Fake Drivers To Steal Cars From Employers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Lagos airport incident: Female passenger detained, may face flight ban

Tribune Online Lagos airport incident: Female passenger detained, may face flight ban "We operate under a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding physical assault or threats against airline crew members.  Lagos airport incident: Female passenger detained, may face flight ban Tribune Online

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last month EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, August 10, in a sting operation. Oyewale added that 18 […] The post EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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