The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate has arraigned Mbah Chidinma Sophina, female, on a three count charge before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court, Independence Layout, Enugu. The three-count charge borders on possession of fraudulent documents, forgery and identity theft. A statement released in the Commission’s official social media X account reveals the 3 count charges: “That you, Mbah Chidinma Sophina, sometime between 1st of January, 2026 to...

The Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has set up a special court to try cases relating to cultism and kidnapping in the State.  This is contained in a statement dated June 25, 2026, by the Chief Registrar of the State High Court, B.O Osawaru, saying the establishment of the Special Court, which is to be known as “Special Criminal Court 1”, would take effect from Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The statement titled, “Establishment...

A Nigerian soldier has been detained after allegedly opening fire and injuring two civilians in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, 23 June. The sources identified the soldier as Pte. Lawan Abubakar of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion stationed in Ngoshe. He was said to have left his duty post without official authorisation and travelled to Pulka...