By Huldah Shado

An Enugu State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of 51-year-old Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu, a neighbourhood security watch member, over the alleged murder of his 19-year-old cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, in Nsukka LGA.

The suspect was arraigned on Wednesday following investigations by the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), conducted under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa.

State police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the arraignment, saying the suspect faces a one-count charge of murder.

The magistrate ordered Nwangwu remanded at the Enugu Correctional Centre and directed that the case file be sent to the Ministry of Justice for review.

Commissioner Giwa expressed condolences to the family, assuring that justice is underway.

The incident has renewed calls for stricter oversight of neighbourhood security groups and improved community response to emerging threats.

By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), after he failed to meet the bail conditions earlier granted to him.

Senior EFCC officials confirmed on Tuesday that Malami will remain in custody until he satisfies the terms.

One official said his arrest was strictly for breaching bail conditions, while another disclosed that he is under investigation for 18 offences, including money laundering, abuse of office and terrorism financing.

Investigators are reportedly still tracing more transactions and have yet to determine the full financial scope.

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale was unavailable for comment.

Malami had earlier stated on X that he was interrogated on November 29 and described the session as “successful,” insisting the allegations against him were fabricated.

He said he had been released at the time and was asked to return for further questioning as the probe continues.

By Huldah Shado

Indian authorities have deported 32 Nigerian nationals connected to a transnational drug trafficking and hawala network, following the arrest of about 50 suspects in a coordinated multi-state narcotics operation.

The raids, among India’s largest recent crackdowns on foreign-run syndicates, targeted cities including New Delhi.

Investigators traced the network to a Nigeria-based kingpin known as “Nick,” wanted in multiple drug-trafficking cases.

Officials said the arrested Nigerians were working under Nick, operating a sprawling supply chain and money-laundering network.

Companies and businesses in sectors like publishing, footwear, and apparel were allegedly used to move illicit funds, with one publisher reportedly laundering about Rs 20 lakh to Nigeria.

Less than ten days after the arrests, 32 suspects were deported on priority, while seven others face prosecution following narcotics recoveries.

Authorities said remaining suspects could also be deported after legal processes are completed.