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‎The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, July 9, 2026 charged a former Access bank staffer, Chinonso Akujobi, for alleged theft of N294,595,992 before Justice IO Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chinonso was tried on five charges that nearly included theft of N294.5 million. One of the charges reads:”That you, Chinonso Akujobi, between …

Daud Olatunji Panic gripped residents and motorists on Thursday evening after suspected gunmen abducted two residents during an attack in Kobape, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State.. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occurred shortly after 7pm, throwing the community into shock as the gunmen reportedly fired sporadically into the air, forcing residents to flee for safety as motorists …

The US government has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians scheduled for deportation for criminal convictions as part of a stepped-up immigration enforcement campaign under President Donald Trump. The list, released Wednesday by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), identifies Nigerians among individuals described as the “worst of the worst” criminals apprehended by US Immigration and Customs …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday charged Ahmed Adamu Dikko, former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on 12 counts bordering on money laundering. The complaint, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026 and dated and filed on June 22 by the Commission’s attorney, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, lists Dikko …

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians identified for deportation as part of a renewed immigration enforcement campaign targeting foreign nationals convicted of criminal offenses. The names were released Wednesday through the department’s official website under its updated “worst of the worst” criminal docket, which highlights noncitizens arrested by U.S. Immigration …

The presidency and the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, exchanged words on Wednesday over the former Anambra State governor’s claim that he may be killed before the next general elections. Obi had alleged that the federal government was frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures, saying he was no longer sure he …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others for various offences. The commission in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the affected officers would be subject to sanctions after being found guilty of serious misconduct, including gross misconduct, unprofessional behavior and conduct deemed unbecoming of a public officer. …

Two innocent travellers, Muhammadu Sani and his friend, Aliyu Mohammed, both from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State have been attacked and killed by a mob, after they were mistaken for thieves. A statement from the National Police Public Relations Officer in the state said that the victims were traveling on a new motorbike to Tudun …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday charge former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, to court for alleged money laundering. He will appear before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on eight charges, including alleged conversion of $789,950 and $122,600. Count one of the eight-count indictment alleges that …

The National Transition Committee of the Association of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria (FIBAN) has extended the tenure of the Ogun State Chapter Chairman, Chief Olalekan Soyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, until the end of January 2027. The extension of the mandate was communicated in a letter dated 7 July 2026 and signed by the Secretary of the …