Crime

E-Money in Custody Over Naira Abuse Allegations

Published

6 months ago

April 29, 2025

By Adenike Lawal

Popular businessman Emeka Okonkwo, better known as E-Money, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged naira abuse and suspected money laundering.

The socialite, famed for his lavish spending and celebrity connections, was taken into custody earlier today at his Omole residence in Lagos and transferred to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja for interrogation.

Sources at the commission say the arrest follows viral footage showing E-Money spraying wads of naira and foreign currency at a recent event—an act deemed a violation of Nigeria’s Central Bank Act.

Officials also hinted at a wider probe into his financial dealings.

While the EFCC has not released an official statement, the agency has recently stepped up actions against individuals who flaunt the naira in public, vowing to protect the nation’s currency and financial integrity.

E-Money remains in custody as investigations continue. His legal team is yet to respond, and formal charges have not been announced.

Crime

Gunmen Kill Two, Abduct One in Nasarawa Community

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5 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Patrick Idowu

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed two persons and abducted one in Sarkin Noma community, Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Residents said the attackers struck around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, shooting sporadically before escaping with their victim.

A resident, Innocent, described the attack as part of recurring incidents in the area and appealed to authorities to strengthen security to protect lives and property.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has yet to comment on the latest attack. Sarkin Noma is located in the insecurity-prone Kadarko electoral ward of Keana LGA.

Crime

FCT Police Rescue 23 Foreign Nationals, Arrest 14 Kidnappers in Nasarawa

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1 week ago

October 31, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals and arrested 14 suspected kidnappers during a major operation in Nasarawa State.

Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Friday that the operation, carried out by the Scorpion Squad on October 22 at Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Ado Mararaba, followed reports of foreigners lured to Nigeria under false job offers.

The victims, 14 men, eight women, and one child were held for ransom in two apartments before being rescued unhurt, except one who sustained a minor injury.

Adeh said the syndicate, led by transnational kingpin Abubakar Jigiba and his brother, Sougule Zoubere, demanded ₦10 million per victim. The duo remains at large.

Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, commended the operatives and urged residents to report suspicious activities, noting that the raid was part of ongoing efforts to curb banditry and kidnapping in border communities.

Crime

Pastor-Lawyer Re-Arraigned for Alleged Assault of 14-Year-Old Girl in Lagos

Published

1 week ago

October 30, 2025

By Samuel Adeola

A pastor and lawyer, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, has been re-arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl.

The Lagos State Government charged Akanni, a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), pastor, with indecent treatment of a child under Section 135 of the Lagos Criminal Law, 2015. He pleaded not guilty.

Justice Oshodi upheld the bail earlier granted by a Magistrate’s Court and adjourned the case to December 9, 2025, for continuation of trial.