The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared 41-year-old foreign national Elie Bitar wanted in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). According to the EFCC, Bitar is being sought for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent operation that exploited the CBEX platform, deceiving unsuspecting…
Adefowora Abiodun, one of the suspected promoters of the cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), has voluntarily surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Abiodun, accompanied by his legal representatives, reported to the EFCC headquarters at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, expressing his willingness to cooperate fully with investigators. The EFCC…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye after he was found in possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of the state. In a statement released on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest, crediting vigilant residents who alerted the police. “Kudos to observant Lagosians who…
The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a major human trafficking operation in Ibadan, the state capital, rescuing 84 victims—including a child—from captivity. Acting on intelligence, officers raided a building in the Orogun area of the city where the victims were being held against their will. According to preliminary investigations, the victims are believed to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight individuals wanted in connection with a multi-million naira fraud involving Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a now-defunct digital trading platform. Those named include Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Johnson Okiroh Otieno, Israel Mbaluka, Joseph Michiro Kabera, Serag Michiro, and Seyi Oloyede. The suspects are accused…
The Ogun State Police Command, through its SWAT unit, has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged trafficking of human body parts. On April 22, officers apprehended Sunday Akintobi, a 36-year-old resident of the Itoku area in Abeokuta. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of two more suspects: 40-year-old Oladimeji Olaniran and 38-year-old Isaiah…
Police Command in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has confirmed the d3ath of a young woman, suspected to have committed suicide, at a construction site in CITEC Estate, Life Camp. Police sources said it received a report from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at CITEC Estate, the body of the woman was discovered hanging from…
Jude Okoye, elder brother and former manager of the iconic P-Square duo, has regained his freedom after spending more than two months in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The news sparked celebration, especially from Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), who took to Instagram to express his relief and frustration.“Jude is finally out…
Vigilantes operating in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended a man suspected of producing and selling adulterated cooking oil to unsuspecting members of the public. John Samuel, commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in the area, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Peter…
Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the m#rder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, today, April 17, recounted how she discovered Ataga’s lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya of a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, the former 300-level Mass…
