39 h. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months

Tribune Online Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months "Our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims. Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months Tribune Online

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46 h. ago PICTORIAL: OPSH Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) while conducting offensive operations on Wednesday, July 3 at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities in Bokkos LGA along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa States, have neutralised one bandit while others fled into the surrounding bushes. OPSH, in a statement issued by its Media Information […]

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51 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months – DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages. The director of defence media operations, Major General Markus Kangye, briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered. He said troops within the period from April […]

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61 h. ago Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops engaged in the counter-terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed scores of terrorists, arrested 1,191 others, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining […] The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in three months. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered surrendered during the period. He said troops […]

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4 d. ago Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. They were investigated by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka […] The post Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Troops kill Mai Dada, notorious terrorist kingpin, crush terror cells in Borno, Zamfara, Plateau

Nigerian troops say they have killed a notorious terrorist kingpin, Mai Dada, and dismantled several terror cells across Borno, Zamfara, read more Troops kill Mai Dada, notorious terrorist kingpin, crush terror cells in Borno, Zamfara, Plateau

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6 d. ago Troops kill terrorists kingpin, 3 others, arrest scores in Zamfara, recover arms, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said its operations against terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities has yielded yet another positive result with the killing of a terrorists kingpin, known as Mai Dada during a counterattack in Maru local government area of Zamfara state and three others. The operation also led to the rescue […] The post Troops kill terrorists kingpin, 3 others, arrest scores in Zamfara, recover arms, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 30,000 read more Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

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1 week ago Union Bank testifies against Chinese nationals, others over alleged N3.4bn crypto, romance scam

Tribune Online Union Bank testifies against Chinese nationals, others over alleged N3.4bn crypto, romance scam A compliance officer with Union Bank Plc, Mr Chidubem Ogbura, on Monday testified before the Federal High Court in Lagos in the ongoing prosecution of Friday Audu and three others over their.. Union Bank testifies against Chinese nationals, others over alleged N3.4bn crypto, romance scam Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops on internal security operations in Kwara State have arrested eight kidnappers and rescued two kidnapped victims. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo, who made this known, said the troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, arrested […] The post Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara

Tribune Online Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, have successfully conducted a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ enclave. Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Court Jails 7 Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

Three judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos have convicted and sentenced seven Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment for engaging in cyberterrorism and internet fraud linked to a large Ponzi scheme uncovered in December 2024. The judges, Justices Ayokunle Faji, Chukwujekwu Aneke, and Yellim Bogoro, handed down the verdict in separate judgements on […]

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2 w. ago Troops Arrest 11 Terrorists’ Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers In Borno

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that 11 terrorists’ logistics suppliers and collaborators were arrested by troops within the week, while four hostages were rescued, in Borno State. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this in a statement giving updates on military operations across the country within the week ending 20 June, […]

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2 w. ago Insurgency: NAF airstrike destroys IED factory, terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno

Tribune Online Insurgency: NAF airstrike destroys IED factory, terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno This was contained in a statement made available to defence correspondents in Abuja on Thursday by the spokesperson of the service, Air Commodore Ehime Ejodame. Insurgency: NAF airstrike destroys IED factory, terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Insecurity: CAN Tells Tinubu To Declare Total War, Seek Foreign Help Against Criminals

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare total war against criminals terrorising Benue, Borno and other parts of the country. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Elder Sunday Oibe, over the incessant killings and […]

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2 w. ago Northern CAN seeks global aid, war on Benue, Borno terrorists

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on the federal government to seek international assistance and declare total war on terrorists, particularly over the Benue, Borno killings and abductions across Nigeria. A statement by Secretary General, Northern CAN, Elder […] The post Northern CAN seeks global aid, war on Benue, Borno terrorists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops Arrest Chinese Citizen Allegedly Linked To Terror Activities In Borno

The Defence Headquarters has detained a Chinese national over suspected links to terrorism. The arrest took place in Borno State during a counter-terrorism mission led by Nigerian troops. Although the suspect’s name has not been released, military officials said he claimed to be a miner and is currently being interrogated. This comes days after the […] The post Troops Arrest Chinese Citizen Allegedly Linked To Terror Activities In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national and five others in Borno State over suspected involvement in terrorism-related activities. The arrest, which occurred during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the North-East, was made by troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces operating in Kukawa and Ngala local government areas of Borno […] Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ Tribune Online

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