Egbetokun Retires as GP, Leaves Legacy of Reforms

Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, the 22nd Inspector-General of Police, has retired, receiving widespread tributes for his reformist tenure that enhanced professionalism and inter-agency synergy in Nigeria's law enforcement.

Emir Sanusi's Wife's Driver Remanded Over N60m Theft

A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered the remand of a driver and two others for allegedly stealing jewellery, cash, and a phone from the wife of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, with the driver pleading guilty to all charges.

Nigerian Arrested in India with N290m Drugs

Indian police have arrested a 44-year-old Nigerian man, Samuel Ikenna, in Bengaluru, seizing MDMA crystals worth approximately N290 million. He entered India on a business visa and allegedly sold drugs under the guise of a clothing business.

Lagos Police Withdraw Taskforce from Traffic Duties

The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Taskforce from all traffic control and enforcement duties. This move aims to streamline traffic management and reduce operational overlaps among agencies.

Nigerian Man Jailed 15 Years in US for $1.5M Fraud

Saheed Sunday Owolabi has been sentenced to 15 years in US federal prison for orchestrating romance scams and laundering over $1.5 million from American victims through sophisticated cyber-enabled schemes.

Lagos CP Withdraws Task Force from Traffic Duties

Lagos State Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit from traffic control and enforcement across the state.

Iran Threatens U.S. Tech Companies, Urges Evacuations

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target major U.S. tech firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft in the Middle East, warning employees to evacuate. The African Development Bank warns the conflict could cost Africa up to 1.5% in economic g

Court Jails Dealer 'Easy-Money' for Naira Abuse in Enugu

A 24-year-old palm kernel dealer, Iziga Jude Ikechukwu alias 'Easy-money', has been sentenced to one year imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Enugu for mutilating N81,700 Naira notes during his birthday celebration.

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