Former Defence Spokesman Rabe Abubakar Dies in Bandits’ Den

Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has died while being held captive by bandits, the Katsina...

Grammy-Winning Nigerian-British Singer Stabbed to Death in East London

by Ebun Olowu

June 8, 2026

Nigerian-British Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Mark Olabanji Olayinka Orabiyi, popularly known as Talay Riley, has died following a fatal stabbing...

Gunmen Raid Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Cart Away Rifles

by Ebun Olowu

June 3, 2026

Suspected armed men on Tuesday night attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and reportedly made away...

Oyo Suspends School Excursions as Slain Teacher is Laid to Rest

by Ebun Olowu

May 23, 2026

The Oyo State Government has suspended all school excursions, field trips, inter-school sports competitions and other activities involving the movement...

UCH Doctors, Nurses Begin Strike Over Assault on Health Workers

by Ebun Olowu

May 17, 2026

Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH) were partially disrupted on Sunday as doctors and nurses commenced a strike...

UI VC, Adesina Lead Discourse on Media Ethics, Democratic Accountability

by Ebun Olowu

May 13, 2026

The Large Lecture Theatre of the Faculty of the Social Sciences at the University of Ibadan (UI) came alive on...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on organized crime with the dismantling of an interstate car-snatching syndicate allegedly operating across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and several states in the country. The operation, carried out under the directive of the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, led to the arrest of six suspected members of the syndicate by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’SIS). The suspects were identified as Hassan Bukar, Adam Musa, also known as “Yellow,” Ibrahim Haruna, popularly called “Biggie,” Adamu Mohammed, Sahal Abdullahi Aliyu, and Abubakar Yusuf, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing accomplices. According to preliminary investigations, the syndicate allegedly specialized in stealing vehicles and dismantling them through the collaboration of scrap dealers in order to conceal evidence and evade detection by security agencies. The NSCDC disclosed that proceeds from the illicit operation were reportedly laundered through cash transactions and Point of Sale (POS) channels. Commander of the CG’SIS, Commandant A.S. Dandaura, confirmed that five shops used for dismantling stolen vehicles at the Zuba Scrap Market in the FCT had been sealed off by operatives. He added that exhibits recovered during the operation included a Toyota Camry, several vehicle documents, and multiple number plates believed to be connected to stolen vehicles. Further investigations, according to the NSCDC, revealed that the suspects were linked to a broader criminal network involved in the coordinated supply, resale, and concealment of stolen vehicles across different states. Meanwhile, in a separate operation at the BUA Cement Factory in Okpella, Edo State, NSCDC operatives arrested two factory employees identified as Goodday Okhagbe and Monday Previous over the alleged theft of industrial hydraulic fluid. The corps said investigations into both cases are ongoing, assuring that all suspects found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

NSCDC Busts Interstate Car Theft Syndicate, Arrests Six Suspects

by Ebun Olowu

May 9, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has recorded a breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on organised crime with...

Adebayo Adelabu Declares for 2027 Oyo Governorship Race under APC

by Ebun Olowu

May 9, 2026

The political atmosphere in Oyo State is gradually gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections following the formal declaration...

NIIA Hosts Landmark Lecture on AI, Urges Nigeria to Rethink Diplomacy

NIIA Lecture: Experts Examine Opportunities and Challenges of Adoption of AI for Digital Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Growth

by Ebun Olowu

April 21, 2026

The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) hosted its much-anticipated Foreign Policy Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, bringing...

JAMB Dismisses Fake UTME Postponement Notice, Confirms Exam Schedule

by Ebun Olowu

April 4, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...

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EFCC Arrests MD for Alleged N128m Land Scam in Enugu

EFCC Arrests Construction Firm MD Over N128m Land Fraud

by Gbenro Adesina

September 16, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Managing Director of Debasilio Construction and Estate Development Limited, Basil...

NBA Commends Olukoyede on Impact in Fight against Corruption, Seeks Closer Collaboration

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NBA President Hails EFCC, Seeks Stronger Partnership

by Gbenro Adesina

September 16, 2026

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...