A Nigerian man, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years imprisonment in the United States for his role in a romance scam and business email scheme that defrauded American women of over $4 million, according to the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas. Mba, 40, a resident of Houston, pleaded guilty to conspiracy…

Armed attackers struck two villages in Adamawa State, Nigeria, leaving at least 25 people dead and several homes destroyed. The twin attacks happened on Tuesday evening in Kirchinga and Garaha villages, near the Sambisa Forest, a known hideout for Boko Haram and ISWAP militants, according to reports from local authorities. In Kirchinga, 18 people were…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six individuals posing as pastors for allegedly defrauding residents through staged “miracles”. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, were apprehended on February 16, 2026, following an intelligence-driven operation. The police investigation revealed that the suspects posed as religious leaders, staging fake miracles and…

Violence erupted in northeast Nigeria as gunmen attacked two villages in Adamawa State, leaving at least 25 people dead and houses torched. The attacks occurred on Tuesday evening in Kirchinga and Garaha villages, near the Sambisa Forest, a known militant stronghold. According to eyewitnesses and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the attackers, disguised in military uniforms,…

The Nigerian Navy, NNS Jubilee, has handed over nine suspected oil bunkerers to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects were arrested at Sabo Field Offshore, Akwa Ibom State, for allegedly siphoning crude oil from an offshore platform. Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Mohammed Manga, disclosed that the suspects were intercepted while attempting…

Armed robbers have struck Sa’adu Zungur College of Nursing in Bauchi, making off with phones, power banks, and other valuables. The incident occurred around 2:30 am on February 26, and some students suffered minor injuries. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one suspect and is working to track down the others involved. According to…

Gunmen stormed a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting six worshippers during an early-morning service. The attack occurred around 12:50 am on Wednesday, sparking concerns over rising insecurity in the state. One worshipper has been rescued, and a suspect linked to the incident has been arrested.…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to catch those responsible for Sunday’s deadly attack on Ratatis community in Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, which left at least 10 people dead. The governor condemned the “barbaric and senseless” killings, describing them as a setback to recent peace gains…

A US court has sentenced Paulinus Okoronkwo, a former general manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to 87 months in prison for receiving a $2.1 million bribe from Addax Petroleum, a subsidiary of China’s Sinopec. Okoronkwo was found guilty of transactional money laundering, tax evasion, and obstruction of justice. He must pay $923,824…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, accusing them of alleged fraud and money laundering totaling over ₦2.04 billion. The defendants are Felix Njoku, former Director of Finance; Benjamin Chinwuba Iloanusi, Director of Procurement; and Oche…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects, Chigbo Mesoma, 24, Erondu Wisdom, 29, and Okechukwu Emmanuel, 25, in connection with an armed robbery incident in Ibadan. The police recovered goods worth N31.75 million, including a Howo Long vehicle loaded with 2,000 bags of Karma Agric Chicken Feeds, a cutlass, and an additional Lagos…

Senior Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni face 12 charges, including conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation, over a UK property allegedly obtained through false claims. The charges relate to a property at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2, and involve alleged forgery of a Nigerian passport and other documents. Ozekhome, a prominent lawyer, and Useni are…

Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), was arraigned before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on a seven-count charge bordering on abuse of office, money laundering, and unlawful enrichment by a public official. The charges involve alleged money laundering of $385,000 and ₦165.438 million,…

The situation in Utouno community is getting more intense, with bandits demanding N100m and threatening to attack if their demand isn’t met. The warning was sent via a letter to community leaders, referencing a previous attack on Woro community in Kwara State. Residents are living in fear, with some relocating to safer areas. The Kebbi…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa, Borno State, showcasing their combat superiority. The attacks, launched on February 20, 2026, were thwarted, reflecting the immense pressure on terrorist enclaves and logistics corridors. In a separate operation, Sector 2 under Operation DESERT…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Kolapo Raji, Chairman and CEO of Trans Fortress Global Resources, a Lagos-based real estate developer, at his residence in Ikate, Lekki, on February 12, 2026. Raji, 57, was arrested after returning from the United Kingdom and had been on the agency’s watchlist since 2025. A search…

Villagers from Eleyewo in Akure North, Ondo State, took to the streets on Saturday, outraged by the abduction of Jamiu Olawale and his wife by gun-wielding assailants. The couple was kidnapped on Friday night, and a neighbor, Patrick Ilumaro, was shot during the attack. Protesters blocked the Akure-Owo expressway, chanting solidarity songs, until police cleared…

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb criminal activities in Taraba State. On February 21, 2026, troops of the Brigade arrested a suspected gunrunner, Monday Reuben, 48, from Adamawa State, at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area. The operation was conducted…

Troops stationed at 9th Mile in Enugu State rescued five kidnapped victims after foiling an attack on commuters by suspected armed criminals on February 20. The attackers had targeted travellers heading towards Anambra State, but the troops responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the assailants in a gun duel. The attackers fled, abandoning…

Bandits have killed at least 50 residents of Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Zamfara State’s Anka Local Government area, according to a report by PUNCH. The attack occurred on Thursday night, with the bandits blocking access roads and shooting at sight. Many residents were abducted, and several others are missing. A resident of the village,…