ICPC Detains NSCDC Deputy Commandant and Former Navy Admiral in Connection with Alleged N3 Billion Fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion.   The commission disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 7, 2025.   “Yusuf, who…

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FG Launches Emergency Helpline to Address Kidnapping Crisis

The Federal Government has launched a free-to-use 112 emergency number for Nigerians to call in the event of kidnappings and other security-related incidents.   The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, disclosed this during a press briefing on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell under the Office…

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Nigerian Permanent US Resident Faces Deportation After 75-Month Sentence for Catfishing and Identity Theft Scheme

United States Attorney, Susan T. Lehr announced that a 36-year-old Nigerian man, Edwin Okoronkwo, who was sentenced in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and aggravated identity theft will be deported after completing his jail term.   United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Okoronkwo to 75 months imprisonment…

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Elon Musk’s Key DOGE Executive Resigns Following Resurfaced Racist Social Media Posts

One of businessman, Elon Musk’s trusted staffers at his Department of Government Efficiency has resigned after now-deleted racist social media posts resurfaced.   Marko Elez, a 25-year-old software engineer, was working inside the Treasury Department to cut costs and root out fraud, as part of Musk’s DOGE effort. Elez, who formerly worked at Musk companies X and…

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