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20,000 Lives Wasted By Gangsters?

Global UpfrontAug 7, 2025August 7, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, Thursday Aug 7, 2025 Nigeria’s defence and security sector is heavily funded to tackle bandits and terrorists. But Nigerians in towns and

The EFCC And Epidemic Of Organised Crime

Global UpfrontMar 4, 2025March 4, 20250

By Dakuku Peterside Organised crime has not just emerged but has firmly established itself as a dominant force in Nigeria, thriving on systemic weaknesses and institutional

UK Government Hosts Stakeholder Meeting on Serious & Organised Crime in Abuja

Global UpfrontJul 16, 2024July 16, 20240

The UK Government on Tuesday hosted a multi-stakeholder meeting in Abuja to discuss how its Serious & Organised Crime (SOC) Prevent Programme is making significant

Organised Crime: Nigeria Ranks Second In Africa Index 2023, Leading In Cybercrime, Kidnapping For Ransom, Others

Global UpfrontDec 17, 2023December 17, 20230

Data from the recently published Africa Organised Crime Index 2023 compiled by the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organised Crime (ENACT) project ranks Nigeria second

Alumni Of National Institute Calls For Enhanced Collaboration to Combat Organized Crime in Africa

Global UpfrontOct 24, 2023October 24, 20230

The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has called for increased collaboration among institutions to combat organised crime across the African continent. The National

Peter Obi: Fuel Subsidy Is Organised Crime, Says Palliatives Result Of Limited Thinking

Global UpfrontOct 2, 2023October 2, 20230

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described fuel subsidy as an organised crime. Obi

Diplomatic Standoff: You’re “Safe Haven For Terrorists, Extremists And Organized Crime,” India Slams Canada, Stops Visa Services

Global UpfrontSep 21, 2023September 21, 20230

With India and Canada in the middle of a worsening standoff over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Interpol’s 21-nation Operation Jackal Takes On Organised West African Financial Crime

Global UpfrontAug 28, 2023August 28, 20230

An Interpol crackdown on West African organised crime saw bank accounts frozen, suspects arrested, and financial investigations triggered worldwide. Participating 21 countries were Argentina, Australia,

Buratai Blames Porous Borders, Poverty, Unemployment For Insecurity, Organised Crime

Global UpfrontJul 21, 2023July 21, 20230

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, says porous borders, poverty, unemployment, greed and the pursuit of personal gains, were among the