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November 6, 2026 6:34 pm
50-year-old man killed, body burnt in Nasarawa dry well
November 6, 2026 5:22 pm
Police probe death of landlady found in Abia soakaway pit
November 6, 2026 4:47 pm
VIDEO: Kunle Afod laments absence of ambulance after Ogun road crash
November 6, 2026 3:20 pm
Police debunk viral video of officers’ arrest in Kogi
November 6, 2026 3:12 pm
Lagos photographer recovers stolen bag after viral CCTV footage
November 6, 2026 12:57 pm
Army arrests suspected terrorist in Kaduna
Police arrest five for defiling minors in Bauchi
November 6, 2026 7:35 pm
Court grants Doris Ogala N30m bail for cyberstalking
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Police arrest HQ attackers, rescue 10 stolen children in Abia
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Police warn of SIM cards registered with stolen identities
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Man jailed three years for stealing streetlight in Ogun
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Army rescues Niger kidnap victims, recovers weapons
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50-year-old man killed, body burnt in Nasarawa dry well
A 50-year-old man, identified as Jude Thaddeus, has been allegedly killed, with his body dumped in a dry well and set ablaze at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of Nasa…
Police probe death of landlady found in Abia soakaway pit
The Abia State Police Command has commenced an investigation after the body of a missing landlady was discovered in a soakaway pit in her neighbour’s compound in Umueleghele, Isiala Ngwa South Local G…
VIDEO: Kunle Afod laments absence of ambulance after Ogun road crash
Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has raised the alarm over the alleged absence of emergency responders at the scene of an accident involving several people at Shapade, along the Ibadan–Shagamu Expressway …
Police debunk viral video of officers’ arrest in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has warned against the sharing of information without confirming its authenticity. This is necessary to avoid creating wrong impression between security agencies as the 2…
Lagos photographer recovers stolen bag after viral CCTV footage
A Lagos-based photographer, Eman Pictures, whose bag containing a MacBook Pro and four external hard drives was stolen at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, has recovered all the items after offering a N500,0…
Army arrests suspected terrorist in Kaduna
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist, Auta Maikyala, at a hospital in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where he reportedly went to …
Court grants Doris Ogala N30m bail for cyberstalking
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted actress Doris Ogala bail in the sum of N30m with two sureties in like sum over alleged cyberstalking and other offences involving Pastor Chris Okafor….
Police arrest HQ attackers, rescue 10 stolen children in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has arrested suspects involved in the attack on Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters, rescued 10 stolen children and recovered 15 firearms and 30 stolen vehicles in sust…
Police warn of SIM cards registered with stolen identities
The Delta State Police Command has raised the alarm over the alleged fraudulent registration of SIM cards using unsuspecting Nigerians’ personal information, warning that victims could face criminal�…
Man jailed three years for stealing streetlight in Ogun
A 26-year-old man, Anthony Cephas, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for stealing a solar-powered streetlight along the Sagamu Interchange Expressway in Ogun State….
Army rescues Niger kidnap victims, recovers weapons
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 16 kidnapped victims and recovered two AK-47 rifles, three rocket-propelled grenade bombs, 33 motorcycles, ammunition and over ₦4.7m during operations agains…
Delta prosecutes over 15 human trafficking cases
The Delta State Government says it is prosecuting more than 15 human trafficking cases at the state High Court as part of efforts to curb the exploitation of residents through illegal migration and fr…
Family of abducted NYSC member begs FG for help
The family of a recently discharged NYSC member abducted on the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road has begged the FG for help as kidnappers demand a N25m ransom….
Man posing as soldier arrested in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Akinola Damilare, for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital….
Fresh Kaduna attack leaves two dead, 20 abducted
Terrorists have reportedly killed two persons and abducted 20 others in a fresh attack on the Akwando community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State on Wednesday….
Gombe constabulary officer remanded over alleged threat to kill policemen
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Gombe has ordered the remand of a constabulary officer, Idris Salisu, for allegedly threatening to kill two policemen with a …
NSCDC nabs suspect with stolen cables, transformer oil
The NSCDC in Kano has arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Abubakar Abdullahi, for allegedly vandalising a transformer and stealing cables and oil worth N2m….
Adamawa man killed in dispute over roasted meat, suspect arrested
Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old to death following a dispute over roasted meat in Mubi North L…
Family demands answers, fears cover-up of bizman’s death
The family of late businessman Solomon Iwerebor demands a thorough police investigation into his suspected murder, fearing a cover-up after his brother was…
Police detain cybercrime officers over alleged student assault
Police in Osun State have detained cybercrime officers involved in a raid on a student hostel at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, following an alleged assault…
How traffickers use gyms, fake jobs to trap Nigerians – NAPTIP
NAPTIP has warned Nigerians against human traffickers who use gyms, social relationships, and fake job advertisements to recruit and trap unsuspecting vict…
Lagos, Ogun residents groan as blackout worsens heat
Residents of Lagos and Ogun states lament prolonged blackouts, which have worsened the intense heat and led to street protests in some communities….
An Edo State High Court has sentenced Samuel Akove Adavize to two years’ imprisonment for fraud, following his conviction secured by the EFCC….
Police arrest wanted thuggery suspect in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old wanted thuggery suspect, Umar Usman, for alleged mobile phone robberies and attacks in Rimin Kebe….
Police arrest fake soldier in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Akinola Damilare, for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital….
Court admits statements, videos of suspected coup plotters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted statements and video recordings of six suspected coup plotters as evidence, dismissing their claims of torture….
AIG frees Osun student after viral assault video, orders probe
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey Ewah, has ordered the immediate release of a student arrested following a viral video showing the alleged……
Man stabs neighbour to death over roasted meat
Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his neighbour to death during a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North…
How NDLEA foiled robbery attempt on Kaduna-Zaria highway — Official
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says its operatives foiled an armed robbery attempt along the Kaduna-Zaria highway after engaging suspects in a gu…
Ogun illegal refinery had 90,000-litre underground tank – NMDPRA
The NMDPRA says an illegal refinery discovered in Ogere Remo, Ogun State, had an underground storage tank with a capacity of over 90,000 litres….
Ogun, FG probe recurring gas leaks in Ijebu-Ode
The Ogun State and Federal Governments have launched a joint investigation into recurring methane gas leaks in Ijebu-Ode and neighbouring communities….