The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale telecommunications fraud valued at over ₦7.7 billion, following an investigation into the illegal diversion of airtime and data belonging to a Nigerian telecoms company. The fraud was uncovered by the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF–NCCC), which described the operation as a sophisticated cyber-enabled scheme involving unauthorised access to the company’s internal systems. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the investigation began...

The Village Head of Kurmi Wali in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state, Ishaku Dan’azumi, said Kidnappers who kidnapped over 100 worshippers are demanding N250m and 20 motorcycles as ransom to release the victims. Recall that on 17 January 2026, Kidnappers stormed Cherubim and Seraphim 1 and 2, as well as Evangelical church Winning All (ECWA) during church service and whisked away with the worshippers. According to Dan’azumi the Kidnappers alleged that they lost...

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State. Those arrested include Gajibo Kayama, 23; Tahiru Modu, 22; and Bulama Modu, 24. They are suspected of targeting youths aged 17 to 20 from Banki for ISWAP activities in Adamawa State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Jan. 17 following a tip-off from the Banki District Head. Intelligence operatives...