CBN alerts public to surge in fake emails, online scams
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians about a surge in fraudulent messages and cyber-attack attempts targeting unsuspecting members of the public, urging heightened vigilance in digital interactions.…
Iran seizes two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of…
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- Insecurity
- April 22, 2026
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Government officials complicit in killing of Christians in Nigeria — US senator
Ted Cruz, a US senator, has alleged that Nigerian officials are complicit in facilitating “the mass murder” of Christians in the West African nation. Cruz spoke on Tuesday during…
167 senior police officers face disciplinary action
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged misconduct and breaches of professional standards. The exercise, being conducted by the Force…
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, cites request from Pakistani leaders
US President Donald Trump has directed American forces to extend a ceasefire with Iran and continue a naval blockade while awaiting a unified proposal from Tehran’s leadership. In a…
- Insecurity
- April 22, 2026
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Bandits raid Kaduna community, kill 2, abduct 7
Bandits have reportedly shot dead two persons while abducting seven people during a raid in Awon community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. A source from the area who…
Stop the Excuses: Confront Insecurity or Concede Failure
By Okechukwu Nwanguma At a time when Nigerians are being slaughtered in their communities, abducted on highways, and forced to live under siege by criminal elements, the response from…
Suspected fake lawyer arrested in Lagos for forging NBA seal — EFCC
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession of a…
Tinubu removes two ministers
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister…
Iran arrests more than 3,600 on charges related to war — NGO
Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war ranging from sharing videos with media outlets based overseas to possessing Starlink internet terminals,…
Trump says US stopped ship delivering Chinese ‘gift’ to Iran
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said US forces intercepted a ship carrying a “gift” to Iran from China as Tehran tries to restock its military during a ceasefire period.…
Two Persons Arrested For Allegedly Setting Man Ablaze
Two suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in connection with the gruesome murder of one Okon, who was allegedly set ablaze inside…
FG Files 13-Count Charge Against Alleged Coup Plotters
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja, against alleged plotters of a coup to oust President Bola Tinubu. Among the suspects are…
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Admits Nine Exhibits Against Malami, Family
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has admitted nine exhibits against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and…
- Cross-border Crimes
- April 21, 2026
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Nigerian businessman wanted for ‘murder’ in Lagos arrested in Benin Republic
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has arrested Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, a Lagos-based businessman, in Cotonou, Benin Republic over allegations of murder in Lagos state. In February, Akanbi was…
