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August 27, 2026 7:12 pm
Police shut facility after man dies in Rivers hotel
August 27, 2026 6:29 pm
Police arrest two Cross River vandals, recover iron poles
August 27, 2026 6:20 pm
Motor park officer, three others paraded over Osun killings
August 27, 2026 4:07 pm
Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect
August 27, 2026 4:02 pm
Four killed as hoodlums clash in Lagos community
August 27, 2026 1:59 pm
Kidnapped two-year-old boy rescued in Cross River
Child rights group raises concern over illegal adoption, trafficking
August 27, 2026 7:54 pm
EFCC arraigns man over N13.6m property fraud in Oyo
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TCN refutes Kaduna Electric’s claim on Jos power supply
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NSCDC arrests three over illegal sand mining in Anambra
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Generator fault triggers Kano petrol station fire
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Ogun community decries suspected land grabbers’ invasion, farmland destruction
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Police shut facility after man dies in Rivers hotel
Police have shut down a hotel in Rivers State after a young man, Charles, died under questionable circumstances. Family demands CCTV footage amid ongoing i…
Police arrest two Cross River vandals, recover iron poles
Cross River State Police have arrested two vandals, Kelvin Ignatius and Arnold Okon, recovering stolen iron poles from Akamkpa Quarry Limited. Investigatio…
Motor park officer, three others paraded over Osun killings
Four suspects, including a motor park officer, have been paraded in connection with the recent Osun killings in Ikire. Police recover a cutlass-like object…
Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect
Kebbi Police Command recovers large quantities of stolen electricity cables and arrests a suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, disrupting power supply to communitie…
Four killed as hoodlums clash in Lagos community
Four men were killed in a communal clash at Ikola, Lagos, after a disagreement escalated. Learn more about the Lagos clash and the ongoing investigation….
Kidnapped two-year-old boy rescued in Cross River
A two-year-old boy kidnapped in Cross River State has been rescued after two suspects were apprehended by youths. Police confirm the incident….
EFCC arraigns man over N13.6m property fraud in Oyo
The EFCC has arraigned Yusuf Oyepeju for N13.6m property fraud in Oyo State. Learn more about the charges of forgery, stealing, and obtaining money under f…
TCN refutes Kaduna Electric’s claim on Jos power supply
TCN refutes Kaduna Electric’s claim regarding reduced power supply in Jos, stating all 330kV lines are operational and transmitting bulk electricity….
The NSCDC in Anambra has arrested three suspects for illegal sand mining at Obiaja River. Learn more about the operation and recovered items….
Generator fault triggers Kano petrol station fire
A generator fault caused a fire at a Kano petrol station, with firefighters preventing widespread damage. Learn about the Kano petrol fire incident and saf…
Ogun community decries suspected land grabbers’ invasion, farmland destruction
Residents of Ajogbo Akia community in Ogun State decry violent invasion by suspected land grabbers, leading to farmland destruction and fear among farmers….
Lagos traders turn Berger lay-by into roadside market
Lagos traders have transformed the Berger lay-by into a bustling roadside market, offering convenience but raising concerns about traffic and safety. Disco…
Police arrest 23-year-old suspected drug dealer in Bauchi
Bauchi Police Command arrests 23-year-old Aliyu Suleman, recovering Methylene Chloride and rubber solution in a major drug bust. Read more on the Bauchi dr…
NSCDC intercepts rustled cow, arrests two in Kano
NSCDC Kano Command arrests two suspects for cattle rustling, recovers a cow and machetes. Investigation ongoing to apprehend accomplices and identify owner…
India declares 46-year-old Nigerian wanted over 3.3kg drug seizure
A 46-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Afam, is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with a 3.3kg MDMA drug seizure. Learn more about the ongoing investiga…
A five-month-old baby and her mother were rescued from a Lagos canal in Abule-Ado, highlighting concerns for vulnerable families along the Lagos-Badagry Ex…
Eight Zamfara travellers killed, others abducted in highway attack
Eight travellers were killed and others abducted in a highway attack in Zamfara. Police confirm 17 bandits neutralised in response to the Zamfara attack….
20-year-old arrested over father’s death in Anambra
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Anambra for allegedly killing his 56-year-old father with a machete. Police are investigating the Anambra parricide….
Four months after inauguration, Lagos bridge remains shut
Four months after its inauguration, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge in Lagos remains closed to motorists. Discover why this crucial Lagos bridge closure persis…
Soldiers rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Bassa and Kanam LGAs of Plateau State. Read more about the Plateau kidnap…
Police bust transnational crime syndicate, recover stolen car
Oyo State Police bust a transnational crime syndicate, recovering a stolen Lexus SUV and other valuables. Learn how intelligence-led operations are fightin…
PHOTOS: Sunday Igboho unveils Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun
Sunday Igboho launches the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun State, outlining plans for training, discipline, and collaboration with government authorities…
20-year-old kills father in Anambra
A 20-year-old man has allegedly killed his father with a machete in Anambra State. Discover details of the Anambra parricide and the suspect’s arrest….
Police deny receiving report of kidney sales in Abuja
FCT Police Command denies receiving reports of alleged kidney sales in Abuja’s Nyanya area, urging the public to disregard unverified information….
Malami inaugurates ADC campaign council in Kebbi
Former AGF Abubakar Malami inaugurates a 600-member ADC campaign council in Kebbi, urging unity and issue-based politics for the 2027 elections….
Police arrest man over N3.5m romance scam, sextortion
Nigerian police arrest Abdulwajeed Abdullahi for N3.5m romance scam and sextortion, threatening to release nude photos. Learn more about the cybercrime cra…
Soldiers rescue two kidnap victims in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE successfully rescued two kidnap victims in Bassa and Kanam LGAs of Plateau State, the Joint Task Force announced….
Nigerian wanted in India over 3.3kg MDMA seizure
A Nigerian national is wanted in India following the seizure of 3.3kg of MDMA. Learn more about the Nigerian drug seizure investigation….
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee has been charged with attempted rape, rape, and assault by penetration in the UK. Learn what we know about the Poco Lee charges an…
Police arrest suspected drug dealer with bottles of Methylene Chloride in Bauchi
Bauchi Police arrest Aliyu Suleman with 64 bottles of Methylene Chloride, locally known as ‘Suck and Die,’ in a major drug bust….
NSCDC arrests two suspected cattle rustlers in Kano
NSCDC operatives in Kano have arrested two suspected cattle rustlers, recovering a stolen cow and two machetes. Investigation into the cattle rustling inci…