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September 12, 2026 12:06 am
Three arrested over child theft in Ogun
September 12, 2026 12:05 am
Man bags seven years for raping minor
September 11, 2026 7:05 pm
NSCDC arrests motorcycle syndicate kingpin in Nasarawa
September 11, 2026 5:53 pm
Four police officers, seven civilians killed in Benue community attack
September 11, 2026 5:36 pm
Man stabs cleric after Friday prayer in Sokoto
September 11, 2026 4:39 pm
Abducted FUTO students released — Management
Police nab man after girlfriend’s death
September 12, 2026 1:00 am
Police arrest man over girlfriend’s death in Kaduna
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Fuel tanker falls, blocks Anambra road
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Police arrest six over suspected armed robbery, kidnapping in Akwa Ibom
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Police bust child-stealing gang, rescue three children in Ogun
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53-year-old woman jailed for dumping refuse in Lagos drain
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Three arrested over child theft in Ogun
Police in Ogun State have arrested three women suspected of belonging to a child-stealing syndicate and rescued three children, one allegedly sold for N500…
Man bags seven years for raping minor
A Niger State High Court has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Hussaini Suleiman, to seven years in jail for raping an eight-year-old girl in Minna….
NSCDC arrests motorcycle syndicate kingpin in Nasarawa
The NSCDC in Nasarawa State has arrested Salihu Ahmadu, the alleged kingpin of a motorcycle syndicate operating in Lafia, the state capital….
Four police officers, seven civilians killed in Benue community attack
Suspected armed herders have killed four police officers and seven civilians in an attack on Ayilamo community in Logo LGA of Benue State, police confirmed…
Man stabs cleric after Friday prayer in Sokoto
An Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed in Sokoto after Juma’at prayers, reportedly over a controversial sermon. He is currently receiving treatme…
Abducted FUTO students released — Management
The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, has confirmed the release of two female students abducted during the killing of a bank mana…
Kaduna State Police have arrested a man, Manaseh Jatau, for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Rebecca Jeremiah, after a dispute over a phone call….
Fuel tanker falls, blocks Anambra road
A fuel tanker fell at Upper Iweka on the Onitsha-Owerri road, Anambra, causing traffic obstruction after its steering failed due to a bad road portion….
Police arrest six over suspected armed robbery, kidnapping in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a criminal gang linked to armed robbery, kidnapping and other crimes in the state….
Ogun State Police have arrested three women from a suspected child-stealing gang in Ibafo, rescuing three children aged 12, 14, and 16 from their custody….
A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Meiran, Lagos State….
Family begs IG to probe Anambra nursing student’s death
The family of Chiamaka Chilaka, a nursing student, begs the Inspector-General of Police to order a fresh probe into her death in Anambra, alleging foul pla…
Ekiti CP orders probe as man allegedly kills wife during marital dispute
A man allegedly kills his wife with a machete in Ado Ekiti during a marital dispute. The Ekiti State Police have ordered a probe to apprehend the suspect….
The death toll from consuming suspected Ondo herbal drinks has risen to 27 in Odigbo LGA. The state government has begun a crackdown on unapproved substanc…
Gunmen kill Sokoto resident, abduct INEC worker
Gunmen carry out a deadly Sokoto attack in Kebbe LGA, killing one resident and abducting an INEC official amid rising insecurity in the state….
OPay shutdown post: Arrested woman regrets sharing fake notice
A woman arrested for sharing a fake OPay shutdown notice has expressed regret, admitting she failed to verify the information before posting it online….
Bayelsa, HEI train teachers in emergency response
Bayelsa State partners with Health Emergency Initiative to provide emergency response training for teachers and students, equipping them with life-saving s…
Police arrest two over killing of Kano political commentator
Police in Kano have arrested two suspects for the killing of popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, who was attacked at his residence….
One killed, two rescued in Lagos building collapse
One person has been killed and two others rescued after a two-storey building collapsed during a manual demolition in the Aboru area of Lagos State….
Lagos-Calabar road: Ondo lawyers seek restoration of coastal route
Ondo lawyers demand the FG restore the original coastal route for the Lagos-Calabar road, alleging the current alignment bypasses Ilaje communities….
Customs intercept N604m contraband in Kwara
The Kwara Customs Command has intercepted contraband worth N604m, including vehicles, Tramadol, and rice, while generating N7.9bn in revenue for the FG….
Ogun farmer arrested for alleged defilement of 12-year-old
A 42-year-old farmer, Ganiu Agbajo, has been arrested by the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Ipokia LGA….
Police in Katsina make nine arrests after recovering 1,624 sachets of diverted nutritional food meant for malnutrition interventions. Read more on the bust…
Meat seller kills 25-year-old wife in Ekiti
A meat seller in Ado Ekiti has allegedly macheted his 25-year-old wife to death during a marital disagreement. The suspect is currently on the run….
Police nab serial burglar, recover N21m photo equipment in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom arrest a serial burglar targeting photo studios, recovering stolen camera equipment and other valuables worth over N21 million….
NSCDC foils attempted child trafficking in Kano, arrests two suspects
The NSCDC in Kano has foiled a child trafficking attempt, arresting two suspects who allegedly lured two minors aged 10 and 12 for financial gain….
Police arrest 16 suspects in Delta, recover guns, stolen car
Delta police arrests 16 suspects in multiple operations, recovering firearms, a stolen car, and illicit drugs. Read about the crackdown on cultism and crim…
Police arrest father for tying up, beating 13-year-old son
Police in Abia State have arrested a man for severe child abuse after a viral video showed him tying up and flogging his 13-year-old son in Aba….
VIDEO: Edo CP orders probe after police, traffic officers clash
The Edo State CP has ordered a probe into the viral video showing an Edo police clash with traffic officers, where a rifle was fired into the air….
One killed, two rescued in Lagos building collapse
One person has been killed and two others rescued after a two-storey building collapsed during demolition in the Aboru area of Lagos State….
Container truck rams broken-down LAWMA van in Lagos
A major Lagos truck accident occurred as a container truck rammed into a broken-down LAWMA van at Apakun, near Iyana-Isolo, causing casualties….