FBI
1 Feb
FBI agents who participated in the investigations that led to now-abandoned criminal charges against President Donald Trump are expected to be fired in a sweeping purge of the top US law enforcement organization, US media reported Friday. Dozens of FBI agents involved in the probe of Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol on January…
2 Jan
A US Army veteran with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, officials said.
1 Jan
The FBI uncovered more than 150 homemade bombs on a farm in Virginia in what is thought to be the largest such seizure in the agency's history, according to court documents filed this week.
13 Dec
A Nigerian, Abiola Kayode, 37, who had been on the most wanted list of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been extradited from Ghana to Nebraska, U.S., following a Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Indictment, filed in August 2019. According to a statement by the United States Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska,…
4 Dec
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has admitted an iPhone belonging to social media celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, as evidence in his ongoing trial over alleged money laundering.
28 Nov
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a notorious fraudster, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, ‘Bobo Chicago,’ over his alleged involvement in a business email scam and money laundering worth $2.8 million. According to online media, Peoples Gazette, the 25-year-old Nigerian was said to have terrorized his compatriots living in the Houston metro area in the…
27 Nov
US and British authorities says one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists was arrested in Wales after more than 20 years on the run on Tuesday. Daniel Andreas San Diego, who has ties to animal rights extremist groups, is wanted by US authorities for his alleged involvement in two 2003 bombings in the San Francisco area.…
18 Nov
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of Anas Said who was alleged to have carried out a terrorist attack on Nigerian soldiers at a checkpoint in Borno State in 2023. The FBI in a statement issued last Thursday said Said was arrested while attempting to carry out a possible terrorist attack…
12 Nov
The recent virulent outbursts on a national television Programme by a UK-based Nigeria lawyer, Professor Fidelis Oditah, calls for serious concern as it was nothing short of corruption fighting back.
9 Nov
A newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Franklin Nwadialo, has been arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly running a $3.3 million romance scam. The US Department of Justice, in a statement on its website on Tuesday, announced that Nwadialo was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) upon…
4 Oct
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has formally requested the assistance of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tracking down and arresting two Nigerian nationals, Babatunde Shodiya (43) and Yinka Jamiu (31). The duo are wanted in the United States for allegedly defrauding American healthcare providers of $13 million through a business email…
12 Sep
A report has listed Nigeria as the fourth nation with the most complaints about cryptocurrency in 2023. The annual report on cryptocurrency emanated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). "In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 69,000 complaints from the…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its recent decision to increase Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. SERAP argues that the fee hike is "unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust" and seeks a court order to stop its implementation. The suit, filed at…
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The holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, deep reflection, and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, is set to commence in a few days. As one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed with fasting from dawn to sunset, intensified prayers, and acts of charity. Muslims across Nigeria and…
38 mins ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the leadership of Flutterwave to discuss strategies for supporting youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. The meeting follows the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, aimed at providing mentorship programs, access to start-up funding,…
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Tahini cookies are a perfect mix of nutty tahini, rich chocolate, and buttery goodness. Soft in the centre and crispy on the edges, these treats pack a punch of flavour and are perfect for both vegans and non-vegans looking to upgrade their snack game. Ingredients 8 tablespoons (115g, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature…
41 mins ago
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that 18,500 women across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones will benefit from an empowerment initiative, with the North Central region being the first to receive support. Speaking at an event in Bida, Niger State, on Friday, February 21, 2025, she presented empowerment items—including deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with…
57 mins ago
Independent research organisations under the auspices of Anambra Opinion Polls (AOP) have called on electorates to actively participate in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election through their votes to shape the future of the state. Director General of the Nigeria Democratic Research Institute (NDRI), Tabuko Kennedy, made this appeal in Abuja on behalf of the…
1 hour ago
A Nigerian human rights organisation has called for the prosecution of former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, describing his actions as a "coup d’état" against democracy. The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) made the demand following Babangida’s recent public admission of…
1 hour ago
Troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralised scores of bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, recovering a large number of rustled cattle. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency media expert, that the successful operation resulted from coordinated intelligence, which revealed that a large…
2 hours ago
Prominent figures from various sectors gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of High Chief Gabriel Akin-Deko at the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Drink to the Future’. The event was marked by speeches reflecting on his impact in agriculture, politics, education, and governance. In his welcome speech, Chief Wale Babalakin (SAN) described the occasion…
2 hours ago
Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to Donald Trump, said Saturday that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed him to be "more aggressive" in slashing government spending. Musk -- the world's richest person and Trump's biggest donor -- has led the effort to fire…