Gunmen attack Nigerian artisanal gold mine, killing at least 19
Gunmen kill at least 19 at gold mine in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
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FBI deploys agents to Nigeria to track down sextortion scammers
The FBI says sextortion scams have caused more than 20 minor suicides and nearly $65 million in losses over two years
Four suspects wanted by EFCC for alleged CBEX fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared four individuals wanted over an alleged fraud on Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital trading platform.
Terry Apala remanded by court for naira abuse
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday remanded musician Terry Alexander Ejeh, popularly known as Terry Apala, in a correctional facility over alleged naira note mutilation.
Gunmen abduct 20 passengers on Nigerian river route
At least 20 passengers travelling from Akwa Ibom to Cross River by boat were abducted by gunmen suspected to be pirates, highlighting renewed insecurity along the Oron-Calabar waterway.
Rivers: Reverend Sister hacked to death
The source further said the Reverend Sister’s remains was discovered in a pool of her blood by some natives who alerted a local security outfit in the area.
Nigerian man charged in Zimbabwe for alleged fake marriage scheme
A Nigerian national, Kelechi Godwin, 52, is facing criminal charges in Zimbabwe over an alleged five-year fake marriage scheme aimed at securing residency.
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Nigerian faces US indictment over $690k fraud and fake citizenship claim
“According to the indictment, beginning on October 30, 2020, and ending no later than July 11, 2023, Fadugba had more than $690,000… transferred to his personal bank accounts.”
Mahmuda terrorist group plotting escape to Benin Republic via Kwara border areas – security source
“It was like a war scene,” says local resident after attack in Kwara border town.
EFCC arrests fake land vendor in Abuja, issues public warning
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested Nwobo Williams Chibuike, a suspected fake land vendor, in Abuja.