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October 10, 2026 12:14 am
Anambra: Building collapse kills mother, teen daughter
October 10, 2026 12:01 am
Customs seize N3.6bn drug-laced cookies
October 9, 2026 7:01 pm
Police arrest ex-convict over robbery of POS operators in Anambra
October 9, 2026 6:40 pm
Police warn against blocking Kebbi-Sokoto highway, threaten legal action
October 9, 2026 4:42 pm
Police arrest inspector, two others in Imo over viral extortion video
October 9, 2026 3:57 pm
Police foil transformer vandalism, arrest suspect in Bauchi
Four arrested as farmer dies in Bauchi clash
October 10, 2026 12:15 am
Truck kills VIO officer in Ondo
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One killed, four arrested over farmers-herders clash in Bauchi
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Police warn churches over testimonies after foiled kidnap plot
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Mother, daughter die in Anambra three-storey building collapse
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Motorist escapes unhurt as train hits car in Lagos
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Anambra: Building collapse kills mother, teen daughter
A mother and her 14-year-old daughter have been killed after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on their home in Okpoko, Anambra State….
Customs seize N3.6bn drug-laced cookies
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted two containers of cannabis-infused cookies and gummies worth N3.67bn at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos….
Anambra State Police have arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Eleh, for his alleged involvement in motorcycle-assisted robberies of POS operators in…
Police warn against blocking Kebbi-Sokoto highway, threaten legal action
The Kebbi State Police Command has warned against blocking the Kebbi-Sokoto highway, threatening legal action against anyone involved in such disruptions….
Police arrest inspector, two others in Imo over viral extortion video
Imo State Police have arrested an inspector and two civil guard corps personnel after a viral video showed them allegedly extorting a motorist in Owerri….
Police foil transformer vandalism, arrest suspect in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly vandalising a JEDC transformer and attempting to steal its armoured cable in Bogoro LGA….
A Vehicle Inspection Officer has been crushed to death by a truck in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while reportedly trying to intercept the vehicle….
One killed, four arrested over farmers-herders clash in Bauchi
Police in Bauchi State have arrested four suspects over a farmers-herders clash in Ningi LGA that left one person dead and several houses burnt….
Police warn churches over testimonies after foiled kidnap plot
The police have warned worshippers against sharing testimonies of personal achievements in church after foiling a plot to kidnap a female cleric in Abuja….
Mother, daughter die in Anambra three-storey building collapse
A woman and her 14-year-old daughter have died after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on their home in Okpoko, Anambra State….
Motorist escapes unhurt as train hits car in Lagos
A 55-year-old driver escaped unhurt after a train hit his car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, causing extensive damage to the vehicle….
Police arrest man over alleged N18m Facebook scam
Ogun State Police have arrested a man, Adewale Arojah, for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of over N18 million….
Suspected fake Oyo fertility doctor nabbed
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed fertility clinic in Ibadan….
Two persons were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving two container trucks and three other vehicles at Apostolic, inward Alapere in Lagos State….
Humanitarian worker killed in Sokoto bandit attack
A humanitarian worker, Lydia Nwankwo, has been killed in an attack by suspected bandits in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State….
NDLEA arrests 42, declares Edo drug trafficker wanted
The NDLEA in Edo State has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and declared Gospel Mudiaga Odeh wanted after seizing over 271kg of illicit drugs….
Customs seize three live pangolins in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Command, has intercepted three live pangolins concealed in sacks by suspected smugglers in Abeokuta Waterside, Ogun Sta…
LSSTF backs community security fund with vehicle, protective gear
The Lagos State Government has backed the newly established Agege Security Trust Fund with an operational vehicle and protective equipment as part of efforts to strengthen security at the grassroots. …
Nightclub owners and entertainers in Akure, Ondo State, have protested against repeated raids by the EFCC, citing business disruption and customer harassme…
65 die in 1,324 Lagos fire, rescue emergencies
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has recorded 65 fatalities and 210 rescues from 1,324 fire and other emergencies between January and September 2026…
Road crashes: Lagos plans motor park alcohol ban
The Lagos State Government plans to ban the sale of sachet alcoholic drinks at motor parks to curb reckless driving and reduce road crashes in the state….
Motorists lament as potholes worsen across Lagos communities
Motorists and residents have lamented the deplorable condition of some roads across Lagos State, saying worsening potholes have made movement difficult and contributed to traffic congestion. The affec…
NDLEA arrests 42, hunts suspected drug baron in Edo
The NDLEA in Edo State has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and declared a suspected drug baron, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, wanted after he escaped….
Soldiers repel terrorists attack on Kebbi base
Troops have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a military base in Maiyama LGA, Kebbi State, recovering weapons and motorcycles….
Police arrest fake fertility doctor in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed fertility clinic in Ibadan….
Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85
Renowned communication scholar and veteran media professional, Professor Idowu Sobowale, has died at the age of 85, his family has announced….
Police arrest over 20 suspected cultists in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested more than 20 suspected cultists in an intensified operation to curb cult-related violence across the state….
Police probe clash with court bailiffs in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a confrontation between some of its officers and court bailiffs during the enforcement of a court order. The incident, involving po…
Police arrest prophet’s son in Ogun over N18m online fraud
Ogun State Police have arrested a prophet’s son, Adewale Arojah, for allegedly defrauding victims of over N18m by impersonating a cleric on Facebook….
Edo varsity lecturer dies after hotel romp
A senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, has died after reportedly collapsing in a hotel room following a sexual encounter…
Two Gombe men to die by hanging over armed robbery
A Gombe State High Court has sentenced two men, Buhari Sule and Muktari Ali Hilami, to death by hanging for armed robbery and the murder of Murtala Rabi’u….