Tag: crimes, drugs, FG, Nigerians, Saudi
Nigerians convicted of drugs crimes have not been executed in Saudi, says FG
Ships & PortsAug 27, 2019
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that 23 Nigerians convicted for drug offences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had been executed. The Ministry of...
Maritime crimes: Nigerian Navy seizes 130 vessels in one year
Ships & PortsFeb 28, 2019
By Omotilewa Quadri The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 130 vessels for crimes perpetrated in the maritime sector and other activities from January 2018 to February 2019....
UN: Nigeria lost $2.8bn to oil-related crimes in 2018
Ships & PortsJan 09, 2019
The United Nations says Nigeria lost an estimated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2018, mainly due to oil-related crimes. This is according to a new report by the...
Police prosecute 235, convict 89 for airport crimes
Oluwatoyin AmaoJan 11, 2018
The Lagos Airport Police Command said on Wednesday that 235 persons were prosecuted for committing various offences at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos...
Touts behind common crimes committed at port, says Police
John OmoakaJun 12, 2017
The Maritime Command of Nigeria Police Force says touts are behind most of the common crimes committed at the nation’s seaports. Spokesman of the Police Maritime...
ICC may investigate migrant crimes in Libya
Ships & PortsMay 10, 2017
Fatou Bensouda, prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), says there is a possibility of opening an investigation into migrant-related crimes in Libya. Bensouda,...
Infographic: Asian maritime crimes down 65%
Ships & PortsOct 18, 2016
The number of piracy and armed robbery incidents in Asia from January to September 2016 decreased by 65%, compared to the same period in 2015, according to The Regional...