3 d. ago Court Orders Forfeiture Of Properties Recovered From Fraud Syndicate

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of several properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from Genting International Limited, a company linked to alleged fraudulent activities involving some Chinese and Filipino nationals. The properties were recovered from a syndicate of 792 foreign nationals […]

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5 d. ago Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Two people were killed and a soldier injured in an ambush by suspected gunmen in the Irigwe community, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State. Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, stated: “This morning, three of our people were ambushed by Fulani militias. Two died instantly, […] The post Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang revealed that the state’s grazing reserve and forests have been taken over by marauding bandits amid the incessant killings. Mutfwang’s disclosure comes after Plateau residents protested the continued killings by gunmen on Monday. Engaging stakeholders in a meeting held at the Government House in Jos, the governor urged those present to […] The post Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago VIDEO: Chinese seen giving policemen money in viral video denies bribery allegation, apologises

A Chinese national featured in a widely circulated video showing an interaction with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement clarifying the incident and offering an apology for the misunderstanding it sparked online. The video, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, appeared to show a group of Chinese Read More

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1 week ago Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong

A viral video depicting Chinese nationals distributing naira notes to uniformed Nigerian police officers lined up in formation had ignited a wave of public anger and calls for reform within the Nigeria Police Force. The footage, which rapidly spread across social media platforms on Tuesday, showed the armed officers receiving cash in what appeared to […] The post Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police identify officers receiving money from Chinese in viral video, promise sanctions

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the conduct of its officers captured in a viral video receiving money from a Chinese national, describing their actions as “unprofessional and unethical.” The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage online, prompted the force headquarters to identify the officers involved and initiate disciplinary proceedings. In a statement issued on Read More

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1 week ago Chinese, Nigerian face trial for illegal wildlife possession

The Nigeria Customs Service has arraigned a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong (also known as Zheng Gaopeng), and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, over illegal possession of 7,200 kilogrammes of pangolin scales. The duo were brought before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful Read More

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1 week ago Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following incessant attacks. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that 51 people were killed after gunmen invaded Kimakpa village, Miango district, in Bassa Local Government on Monday. The attack came barely two weeks after […] The post Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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1 week ago Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Villagers in Otobi community, Akpa District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, are fleeing as suspected herdsmen have attacked, reportedly killing residents and burning houses. As of this report, three corpses have been recovered. Locals said the gunmen invaded around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, killing an unconfirmed number of people, […] The post Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NSCDC Launches Manhunt For Killers Of Officer In Bayelsa Attack

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced manhunt for gunmen that killed one of its personnel in an attack on April 10, 2025 in Igbomotoru Community, Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State. Unknown gunmen has launched attack on the NSCDC operatives during a pipeline protection duty in the community, killing […]

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1 week ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also read more EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

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1 week ago Tinubu orders offensive as fresh Plateau attack leaves 51 dead

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the violence in Plateau State, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. This comes after at least 51 people were again killed by gunmen with scores injured in the early hours of Monday in the Zikke and Kakpa communities in Bassa Local Government Read More

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2 w. ago Many Killed, Houses Destroyed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community

A yet to be ascertained numbers of villagers have been killed, while many houses were destroyed in a fresh attack which occurred in Zikke community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The horrible incident which happened on Monday, around 12am, left many villagers injured. Speaking with newsmen, Joseph Chudu, said that the gunmen arrived […] The post Many Killed, Houses Destroyed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Chinese investors to inject $1bn into Nigeria’s sugar industry

The National Sugar Development Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese conglomerate, SINOMACH, for a sugarcane cultivation and processing project that aims to produce up to one million metric tonnes of sugar annually in Nigeria. According to a statement on Sunday, the agreement, a product of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership initiated by President Read More

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3 w. ago Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages. This was contained in a statement on Monday, […] The post Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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3 w. ago Abia gov orders manhunt for killers of Chinese miners, police officer

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed security agencies in the state to hunt down and bring to justice the gunmen who killed two Chinese miners and a police officer in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. The victims were ambushed on Friday while en route to a mining site in the Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community. Otti, Read More

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3 w. ago Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia

Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission( SEDC) and senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Inspector General of Police and Abia State government to ensure an immediate arrest of the killers of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were said […] The post Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen attacked and killed two Chinese nationals and a policeman on Friday, 4 April 2025, in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Security forces later rescued four Chinese expatriates and two police officers. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident in a […] The post Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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