Category: Crime

Buhari Condemns Abuse Of Children In Kaduna
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Buhari Condemns Abuse Of Children In Kaduna

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned reported horrific acts at a ‘torture house’ in Kaduna where about 300 persons were rescued by the police.According to a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,...
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FRSC Officials, Five Others Arrested For Extortion
August 19, 2019 No Responses

FRSC Officials, Five Others Arrested For Extortion

A Joint Inter-Agency Team led by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested 37 officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for allegedly extorting money from motorists on Nigerian highways.The Team, compri...
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Panel Probes 120 Doctors Over Alleged Misconduct
July 19, 2019 No Responses

Panel Probes 120 Doctors Over Alleged Misconduct

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 412 foreign trained Nigerian doctors to practice medicine in the country and warned them against ethical misconduct.The induction was held at NAF Conference Centre on Thursday in Abuja, consisting o...
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Dakuku Reiterates Nigeria’s Commitment To Lead War Against Maritime Crime In Africa
June 10, 2019 No Responses

Dakuku Reiterates Nigeria’s Commitment To Lead War Against Maritime Crime In Africa

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has declared Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to its leadership role in the war on piracy and maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea region, an area ...
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SEC, EFCC, Seek Prosecution Of Capital Market Offenders, Repatriation Of Stolen Funds
June 2, 2019 No Responses

SEC, EFCC, Seek Prosecution Of Capital Market Offenders, Repatriation Of Stolen Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed to collaborate in combating crime in the Nigerian capital market.This agreement was reached when the Management of the SEC met with the Management ...
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Robbers Raid First Bank
April 9, 2019 No Responses

Robbers Raid First Bank

Armed robbers on Monday raided First Bank Plc branch  in Ido Ani, Ondo State carting away unspecified amount of money.  According to reports, the robbers shot sporadically into the air to scare away customers and people. The Police is expected...
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Bankers Arrested Over ‘$2b Fraud
January 5, 2019 No Responses

Bankers Arrested Over ‘$2b Fraud

Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested over their alleged role in a $2bn (£1.5bn) fraud scheme connected to firms in Mozambique, according to US authorities. The men have been released on bail in London while the US seeks...
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Nigeria Bans Cough Syrup With Codeine
May 2, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria Bans Cough Syrup With Codeine

Nigeria has announced a ban on the production and import of cough syrup containing codeine after a BBC investigation into its role in an addiction epidemic. A health ministry spokesman told the BBC remaining stocks in shops could be sold...
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Panasonic To Pay $280m Corruption Fine
May 1, 2018 No Responses

Panasonic To Pay $280m Corruption Fine

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has agreed to pay more than $280m (£203m) to resolve charges brought under US anti-corruption law. The US said the firm’s in-flight entertainment division hired consultants for “improper” purposes and con...
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Tricycle Riders Burn FRSC Vehicle Over Alleged Extortion
February 27, 2018 No Responses

Tricycle Riders Burn FRSC Vehicle Over Alleged Extortion

Tricycle riders on Monday allegedly burnt down a patrol vehicle and injured six personnel of the Plateau command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Jos. Mr Andrew Bala, the command’s Public Education Officer, confirmed the incident to the...
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Banker Allegedly Forges Customer’s Signature, Steals N1.6m
February 23, 2018 No Responses

Banker Allegedly Forges Customer’s Signature, Steals N1.6m

A 43-year-old banker, Emmanuel Isah, who allegedly forged a customer’s signature and pilfered his N1.6 million, on Friday appeared before a Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court in the FCT. Isah is facing a two-count charge of forgery and theft. The accused,...
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Ex-GTBank Staff Docked Over Alleged N5.8m Theft
February 21, 2018 No Responses

Ex-GTBank Staff Docked Over Alleged N5.8m Theft

A 32-year-old ex-banker, Isaac Ajagbe, who allegedly stole N5.8 million from his employer, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), was docked before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan. Ajagbe, who lives in Christopher Street in Ologuneru area of Ibada...
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Man docked for allegedly smuggling $23,000 inside birthday cake
February 15, 2018 one Response

Man docked for allegedly smuggling $23,000 inside birthday cake

Dim Chukwuneye Williams who allegedly attempted to smuggle $23,000 from US into the country by concealing it inside a cake, on Thursday appeared in an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Williams who resides in Anambra, is standing trial on...
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Auto Mechanic in Court Over Alleged Theft of N3m Vehicle
February 14, 2018 No Responses

Auto Mechanic in Court Over Alleged Theft of N3m Vehicle

An auto mechanic, Sanusi Adeogun, who allegedly stole a Nissan Frontier pick-up, valued at N3 million on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Adeogun, 26, who resides at Balogun St., Ketu, Lagos, is facing a two count-charge of...
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