Abuja, Nigeria — In a sweeping raid aimed at dismantling a cybercrime network, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals, for alleged cybercrimes and hacking activities that may pose a serious threat to national security. The operation, which took place at a building near the Next Cash and Carry area…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), FCT Command, has arrested 10 illegal immigrants for unlawful stay within the country. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSI Anyanwu Ifeanyi Paul, on 1st October, the illegal immigrants were arrested during a night raid operation in Abuja. Those arrested include five Nepalese nationals and five Sri Lankan nationals…
Two police officers have been confirmed dead as Shi’ite protesters clashed with the Nigeria Police in Abuja. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident happened on Sunday around the Wuse Market, in the Wuse Zone 6 area of Abuja, leaving three other police officers wounded as well. A reliable source said the Shi’ite Muslim group were carrying…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud (aka Yahoo Boy) and money laundering. According to the EFCC, Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has blamed the fuel scarcity that has led to long queues in filling stations nationwide due to recent rains, lightning, and thunderstorms. NNPCL’s Vice-President (downstream), Dapo Segun, disclosed this at a press conference at the NNPC towers in Abuja on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, People Gazette reports. “We’d like…
