Nigeria’s worsening crime numbers

Cybercrime tops llst of Nigeria's most common offences committed in Nigeria

Discover top ten offences committed in Nigeria, with Cybercrime/Fraud leading the charge in economic crime, as revealed by Statisense's recent analysis.

Conakry : un Nigérian risque 5 ans de prison et une amende 100 mille dollars dans une affaire de cocaïne

L’accusé Chizoba Anselem Ngwuoke, citoyen Nigérian, risque une peine de 5 ans de réclusion criminelle et une amende de 100 mille dollars dans une affaire de détention et de transport de cocaïne. Telles sont les peines requises à son encontre vendredi, 3 juillet 2026, par le procureur Issouf Fofana à l’audience criminelle du tribunal de [] The post Conakry : un Nigérian risque 5 ans de prison et une amende 100 mille dollars dans une affaire de cocaïne first appeared on Guineematin.com.

PFIPC scandal: The joke is on Aso Rock, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Nigeria is one country where scandals break at the speed of light. As a public commentator, you can hardly keep pace. On May 15, terrorists raided three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting 46 people, including 39 schoolchildren. The victims, who include seven teachers and a toddler, have spent almost two [] The post PFIPC scandal: The joke is on Aso Rock, by Ikechukwu Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Court jails 10 for naira mutilation in Delta and Edo

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of ten individuals for naira mutilation and abuse before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State and Justice (Professor) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City. The convicts are Lucky Onoberhie, Happy The post Court jails 10 for naira mutilation in Delta and Edo appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate passes bill to create state police The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria. More than two-thirds of senators voted in support after the chamber considered the... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police on YNaija

Mining Marshals: Nigeria Apprehends Over 300 Illegal Miners

Hauwa Gidado, Abuja The Nigerian Government says it has arrested more than 300 illegal miners and prosecuted over 150 suspects, including foreign nationals, and shut down several illegal mining sites in the country since the establishment of the Mining Marshals. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the Federal Government has made sanitising [] The post Mining Marshals: Nigeria Apprehends Over 300 Illegal Miners appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Holcim’s billion dollar windfall

In today’s edition: Nigeria’s Central Bank fines 29 banks 9 million || CBN to penalise banks for cash shortages || Holcim to sell its Lafarge business for 1 billion || Nigerian BDCs to buy forex from authorised sellers

Is Ghana finally winning war against romance scams?

International security agencies, particularly the FBI, increasingly view Ghana and its West African neighbour, Nigeria, as major hubs for romance scams, wire fraud, and other cyber-related crimes. As a result, both countries have come under heightened international scrutiny.

Nigeria: From Arrests to Convictions - How DSS Prosecutions Are Strengthening Nigeria's Security Framework

[This Day] Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured by arrests, military offensives, and security operations. While these measures remain indispensable, a more enduring measure of success lies elsewhere: the ability of the state to secure lawful convictions through the judicial process.

Report: Fulani militia overtake Boko Haram as Nigeria’s deadliest terror group

A new six-year report has challenged the widespread belief that the Boko Haram terrorist organization and its affiliate, Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, are responsible for the majority of civilian killings in Nigeria. Instead, [...]

NDLEA arraigns drug baron, three Mexican nationals over illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over the operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Mowe Forest, Ogun State. The defendants face an 11-count charge, including conspiracy, operating a drug trafficking [] NDLEA arraigns drug baron, three Mexican nationals over illicit drugs

Protecting the digital wallet: A national priority

The latest fraud report by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) should give both policymakers and the public cause for serious reflection. While Ghana’s financial sector continues to expand, particularly through digital payment platforms, the sharp rise in fraud cases signals a troubling downside to this progress. The figures are striking. Reported fraud cases jumped from The post Protecting the digital wallet: A national priority appeared first on Ghanaian Times.