Suspect After more than two years of moving between countries to evade arrest, suspected drug kingpin Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, has been arrested and returned to Nigeria to face trial over his alleged role in a 49.70kg heroin trafficking operation. Ibewuike was arrested at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on September 2, 2026, following actionable intelligence. His arrest was facilitated by cooperation between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in Nigeria and Benin Republic. He was handed over to NDLEA…
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BREAKING: Army redeploys senior officers in major command shake-up
Photo: Rabe Abubakar The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions across the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen leadership. The exercise is designed to align the Army’s command structure with Nigeria’s evolving security environment while ensuring that critical operational theatres are led by officers with the right experience, expertise and leadership capacity. According to the Army, the redeployment prioritises key operational theatres and strategic appointments to…
Read MoreTransworld rewards four security operatives for preventing vehicle vandalism
Transworld celebrates four security operatives for preventing vehicle vandalism Transworld Security has recognised four of its security operatives for helping to prevent the vandalism and possible theft of five brand-new Hilux vehicles at a client’s premises. The operatives, Miracle Asabe, Okeke Sunday, Jimoh Al-Ameen and Jimoh Taofeek, were recognised for their vigilance, courage and professionalism during an incident that occurred at about 2:30 a.m. The company also commended members of its Operations Team for their prompt response and coordination, which contributed to the apprehension of the suspected criminals. Presenting the awards,…
Read MoreWanted Lekki drug dealer crushes car into NDLEA operative to escape arrest
…as agency launches manhunt for suspect The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched a manhunt for a Lekki Lagos-based notorious drug dealer, Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, who is now on the run after driving his luxury car to crush an NDLEA officer in his bid to escape arrest when operatives were on a search of his house last weekend. Anti-narcotics officers of the Agency had on Friday 18th August stormed the residence of the wanted drug dealer located at 2/3 Adetola Ayeni Close, Lekki, Lagos for a search and possible…
Read MoreDoctor shot dead Inside Delta Hospital
A Medical Doctor identified as Dr. Uyi Iluobe, has been shot dead in a hospital in Delta state. Iluobe was murdered at his privately-owned hospital (Olive clinic) in the town of Oghara-eki. He was said to have been killed by relatives of a patient who died from a gunshot wound in the hospital. The incident happened on December 31, 2022 while everyone was busy with end of year preparations. Reacting to the incident, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) urged the National Assembly to criminalize violence against healthcare workers in the…
Read MorePoliceman shoots, kills female lawyer Bolanle Raheem in Lagos
An unnamed assistant superintendent of police (ASP) has fatally shot a female lawyer Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of Lagos. The incident happened on Sunday, causing pandemonium just as people were going about celebrating Christmas. The police officer, who was with a team of other policemen, fled the scene. He was, however, caught and detained by the police. Mrs. Raheem was in a vehicle with members of her family when the suspect shot at them. A bullet was said to have hit the victim who was rushed to a…
Read MorePrincess rejoices as court remands Dr Femi Olaleye in prison
By Mandy Park Comedienne Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has expressed joy over the remand of Dr Femi Olaleye in Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail. Olaleye, a medical director at Optimal Cancer Care Foundation in Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of defilement and sexual assault by penetration of his wife’s 16-year-old niece. He was arraigned by the Lagos State government on Wednesday, November 30 at the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, in Ikeja. The court remanded the doctor in Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending…
Read MoreJust In: Hushpuppi Sentenced To 11 Years Imprisonment For Internet Fraud
The United States Central District Court in California has sentenced a popular Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, to 11 years imprisonment. The brand ambassador of Gucci will spend only 9 years in the US prison because he has already spent 2 years in prison.Recall that Hushpuppi was in June 2020 arrested in Dubai, over a detailed fraud and money laundering technique that has deprived victims of their money in many countries. He pleaded guilty to cooperation to engage in money laundering with numerous individuals within and…
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