Meta Platforms Inc. has announced the removal of approximately 63,000 Facebook accounts originating from Nigeria, which were involved in financial sexual extortion schemes aimed primarily at adult men in the United States
According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives discovered 250 grams of cocaine cleverly hidden in the soles of custom-made shoes intended for Cyprus
The 40-foot container, which eluded identification of the transporting ship, was tracked meticulously across continents by customs officials following a critical tip from international intelligence organizations
Eyewitnesses recounted how the gunmen, armed and riding motorcycles, swept into the village, firing indiscriminately and looting shops before abducting villagers. The attack continued into the early hours of Monday, leaving behind a trail of devastation
Shiroro, rural but pivotal, is a focal point in Nigeria's battle against crime, notably under bandit leader Dogo Gide. His ties with ISIS-linked jihadists compound the nation's intricate security challenges
The victims, aged between eight and 15, were swiftly whisked away by the gunmen, leaving behind a scene of chaos and panic. Although 25 students have since been accounted for, the fate of the rest remains uncertain
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of victims from the heinous kidnapping incident that shook Bwari Area Council in Abuja on January 2, 2024
The woman's lifeless body lay on a bed, prompting immediate action and a subsequent police response. Upon receiving the report, a team of detectives swiftly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area to begin their investigation