15 h. ago Terrorists Arrest: Abuja Lawyer Asks NSA, Service Chiefs To Sustain Synergy

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has applauded the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Service Chiefs over the arrest of two wanted Ansaru terrorist leaders. In a statement on Monday, the Managing Partner at Law Corridor said the recent feats by security agencies in the fight against insurgency showed that collective efforts and sustained […]

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4 d. 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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9 d. ago Police announce conviction of 21 Chinese, Malaysian nationals for Cybercrime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja said it has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals connected to a cybercrime syndicate uncovered by its operatives in Abuja in November 2024. The suspects were arrested following a coordinated raid on their  operational headquarters locatedin Jahi, Abuja, on November, 3, 2024 Force public […] The post Police announce conviction of 21 Chinese, Malaysian nationals for Cybercrime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police Arrest 3 Suspected Killers Of Journalist In Abuja After 1 Year

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command attached to Mpape Division have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Mr. Azubuko Nwakama. Nwakama, a journalist with Liberty Radio was attacked and robbed on June 14, 2024 at Panteka Market, Mpape, Abuja leading to his death. The suspects had dispossessed the victim […]

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9 d. ago FCT police arrest 3 suspects for murder of Abuja journalist one year after 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, said its Operatives   attached to Mpape Division, have arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of Mr. Azubuko Nwakama, a staff of Liberty Radio, who was attacked and robbed on 14th June 2024 at Panteka Market, Mpape, Abuja. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post FCT police arrest 3 suspects for murder of Abuja journalist one year after  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said its operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have killed one suspected robber and arrested 6 others. FCT police command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the police also rescued one victim in the process and recovered an […] The post FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mining Marshals Shut Down Illegal Quarry In Abuja As 13 Suspects Face Prosecution

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have shut down an illegal quarry site operated within the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Thirteen suspects have been apprehended in connection with the unlawful activities and have been charged to court, pending formal arraignment. The operation, which was […]

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1 week ago Sowore: Supporters Protest In Abuja, Lagos, Demand Activist’s Release

The police have come under criticism over their handling of the publisher, with Atiku, NLC and Obi among others condemning his arrest. The post Sowore: Supporters Protest In Abuja, Lagos, Demand Activist’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago NSCDC Shuts Down Illegal Quarry In Abuja, Arrests 13 Suspects

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has shut down an illegal quarry in Kuje Area Council, Abuja, through its Mining Marshals. Thirteen suspects linked to the unlawful activity have been apprehended and charged in court, pending formal arraignment. The operation was part of government efforts to sanitise the mining sector, protect national assets, […] The post NSCDC Shuts Down Illegal Quarry In Abuja, Arrests 13 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sowore: NLC warns against dictatorship, demands his unconditional release

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the repeated arrest and detention of civil rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, warning that such actions demonstrate tendencies of dictatorship and political repression. In a statement issued yesterday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, decried the persistent clampdown on Sowore, especially if allegations of him being injured […] The post Sowore: NLC warns against dictatorship, demands his unconditional release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sisters, Couple Arrested For Faking Kidnap To Extort N5m From Father In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four individuals, including two sisters for staging a fake kidnapping in a bid to extort N5 million from their father. In a statement released on Tuesday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the case began when a resident of Jikwoyi Phase […] The post Sisters, Couple Arrested For Faking Kidnap To Extort N5m From Father In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC arraigns two for romance scam in Kaduna, arrests seven in Abuja

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals, Nathaniel Makama Zabrang and Husain Umar Bawa, before Justice M.J. Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court on charges related to internet fraud. The defendants face separate charges bordering on impersonation and obtaining money under false pretences. Zabrang, who allegedly […] The post EFCC arraigns two for romance scam in Kaduna, arrests seven in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Two Sisters, Couple In Abuja Over Fake Kidnap Plot

Police said that the sisters, conspired with two others, to stage a kidnap and demand ₦5 million as ransom from their parents. The post Police Arrest Two Sisters, Couple In Abuja Over Fake Kidnap Plot appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago NDLEA intercepts cocaine, tramadol consignments at Lagos airport

…arrests dispatch riders distributing illicit drugs in Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments read more NDLEA intercepts cocaine, tramadol consignments at Lagos airport

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