The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two Chinese nationals, Zhang Hong Lin and Gao Pei Hai, before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The two men are facing multiple charges related to illegal mining activities and unlawful possession of mineral resources within Nigeria.
A disturbing case of ritual killings has been uncovered in Umuma Ndiagu, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.
Watch the trending Anambra woman Video On May 23, 2025, Nigerian social media was set ablaze by a scandal that quickly dominated conversations on X. A post by popular account TrendingEx revealed a leaked video allegedly featuring a married woman from Anambra State involved in a sexual encounter with her husband’s close friend. The video, […]
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria – May 16, 2025 In a decisive move against illegal mining in Nigeria, the Federal High Court in Jos has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals involved in unauthorized mineral extraction. The convicts were also forced to forfeit N134.87 million in illegal proceeds to the Federal Government, highlighting Nigeria’s increased […]
Highway Kidnappings in Nigeria: A Nation Held Hostage by Armed BanditsNigeria’s highways, once bustling with commerce and travel, have become death traps. Armed gangs now dominate major roads, ambushing vehicles, kidnapping travelers, and demanding exorbitant ransoms. From the notorious Abuja-Kaduna expressway to the Lagos-Ibadan corridor, no route is entirely safe. This epidemic of highway kidnappings […]
“Fake News? BBC Rejects EFCC’s Dismissal, Defends Report on VeryDarkMan’s Detention” The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reaffirmed its report on the arrest of Nigerian social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) denial of the circumstances surrounding the detention. On May 2, 2025, […]
EFCC Confirms VeryDarkMan’s Arrest as Amnesty International Raises Human Rights Concerns The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially confirmed the arrest of social media activist and commentator, VeryDarkMan, days after widespread speculation and public outcry over his sudden disappearance. The arrest has drawn the attention of human rights organization Amnesty International, which has […]
Lagos Court Sentences Two Women for Hawking Naira Notes On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, convicted and sentenced two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe Adewuyi, to one year imprisonment each for illegally hawking Nigerian currency notes. The convictions were secured by the […]
A British citizen, previously reported as a serving British Army officer, has been arrested in Nigeria’smuggling a significant cache of weapons into the country. The operation, conducted in Delta State, led to the recovery of 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action shotguns, and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition. The DSS is currently investigating the motive […]
In a bid to bolster national security and restore trust in the immigration system, the UK government has announced a major change to its asylum policy. Under a newly proposed amendment, foreign nationals with convictions for sexual offenses will be automatically barred from seeking refugee status in the UK. The measure is part of the […]
