May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Skitmakers, Movie Producers Warned Against Use Of EFCC Jackets, Symbols

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued a warning to content creators, movies and skit producers against the use of EFCC-branded jackets, symbols, insignia, and other accoutrements without authorisation. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the commission’s spokesman, Wilson Uwajeren. EFCC, via the statement, notified the general public […]

11 ‘Yahoo Boys’ Sentenced To Prison In Benin

Twenty-six-year-old Ohenhen Victor Ikponwosa, a graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma and 10 others were on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City for internet fraud. The others are Iredia Junior Ehis, Awe Macdonald, Azanuwa Junior, Kelvin Akenuwa, Godspower Oghenekohwa, […]

BREAKING: New IG, Egbetokun Officially Assumes Office At Force Headquarters

Newly appointed acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has assumed office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. This was after the immediate past IGP, Usman Baba, officially handed over to Egbetokun at about 12noon. President Bola Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as the new acting IGP alongside the Service Chiefs on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Vice […]

Panic As Terrorists Burn 11 Plateau Villagers To Death

Eleven (11) persons were on Tuesday night burnt to death by suspected terrorists who attacked Chisu village in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State. A source said the victims ran to a house in the village for safety following sporadic gunshots in the community around 11 pm but the assailants pursued them to the property […]

‘I’m Not Yet EFCC Chairman’, Former Police AIG, Hakeem Odumosu Clears Air

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu has denied reports that he was appointed as a substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Reports emerged on Tuesday that Odumosu’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. Recall that President Bola Tinubu suspended the former chairman of the anti-corruption agency […]

Nigerian, Oluwasheun Akorede Declared Wanted By US DEA For Drug Trafficking

A Nigerian-American, Oluwasheun Akorede, has been declared wanted for drug trafficking in the United States of America. The US Department of Drug Enforcement Administration made this known in a tweet. The DEA said Akorede is wanted for Heroin Trafficking. Alongside a picture of the man, it tweeted, “@DEAHQ @DEADETROITDiv is looking for Oluwasheun Akorede; wanted […]