The FBI says Operation Blackout has led to nine arrests in Nigeria, the seizure of 53 electronic devices and the identification of $11 million in potentially freezable funds linked to international cybercrime networks targeting Americans. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the Nigeria results on Sunday, describing the operation as part […]
The Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar, the social media handler behind the viral @haifah_er_abba account on X, for allegedly fabricating and spreading false information that fintech giant OPay was shutting down operations. The arrest followed a joint petition filed by OPay’s legal team to […]
Tinubu Hails Security Agencies, Orders Medical Care as 8 Kidnappers Arrested Dozens of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped by suspected bandits in Oriire, Oyo State, have been freed after 56 days in captivity, the Presidency announced on Friday. The Rescue Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the rescue was achieved through a […]
Controversial TikTok personality DJ Chicken has reportedly been arrested following viral remarks about Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. His lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, said the entertainer was picked up in Ikeja and is being held at the police headquarters, alleging the case may involve the Department of State Services […]
The Federal Government has launched an emergency intervention to tackle rising cooking gas prices, bringing together the EFCC, DSS, Police, regulators, and industry stakeholders to curb LPG hoarding, diversion, and market manipulation. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the move aims to improve gas supply, […]
A Benin City businessman’s worst nightmare turned into a bizarre case of marital betrayal after the Edo State Police Command uncovered an elaborate, self-staged kidnapping plot masterminded by his own wife to extort ₦50 million from her family. From “Hostage” to Mastermind: The Ramat Park Trap The drama began on […]
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre over an alleged cyberbullying case linked to fellow actress Mercy Johnson. The arrest reportedly took place at Okorie’s Lagos residence on January 27, 2026, after which she was detained overnight at Yaba (Panti) […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is making a landmark statement, signaling an era where intelligence and prevention—not just enforcement—will define its strategy against youth crime. In a decisive and future-focused move, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed SP Orvenonne Ikwen, an officer with a Ph.D. in […]
Weapons, Ammunition, and Motorcycles Recovered as IGP Issues Stern Warning to Criminals In a series of high-impact security operations, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have successfully arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and recovered 11 sophisticated firearms, 89 rounds of live ammunition, and multiple operational motorcycles. These operations reinforce the […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the commencement of a nationwide enforcement campaign for the mandatory Third-Party Insurance policy, starting February 1, 2025. This initiative is designed to enhance road safety and ensure strict adherence to vehicle insurance regulations. Police Crack Down on Uninsured Vehicles Inspector-General of Police (IGP) […]
