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September 3, 2026 12:32 pm
Court remands ex-Benue councillor over assault of woman
September 3, 2026 12:13 pm
Police arrest three suspected Lagos carjackers, recover pistols
September 3, 2026 9:34 am
NSCDC arrests two armed suspects at Cross River mining site
September 3, 2026 8:02 am
Ogun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fight
September 3, 2026 1:05 am
CSOs demand probe into alleged tear-gassing of Lagos pensioners
September 3, 2026 12:30 am
Troops neutralise scores of terrorists, recover arms in Zamfara, Kaduna
Police arrest one in Ogun over rape of 19-year-old
September 3, 2026 1:15 pm
Three police officers sacked over UNIPORT graduate’s killing
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Police nab five over alleged motorcycle, tricycle theft in C’River
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Ogun community groans under months-long power outages
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Police arrest Islamic teacher ‘preparing charms’ for kidnappers
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Flood displaces Delta residents as govt assesses damage
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Court remands ex-Benue councillor over assault of woman
A former Benue councillor, Daniel Ujah, has been remanded for allegedly assaulting a woman and attempted culpable homicide. Get details on the Benue assaul…
Police arrest three suspected Lagos carjackers, recover pistols
Lagos Police arrested three suspected carjackers in Alakuko, recovering pistols and ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal syndicate….
NSCDC arrests two armed suspects at Cross River mining site
The NSCDC in Cross River has arrested two armed suspects linked to a syndicate terrorizing licensed miners. They were found with firearms at a mining site….
Ogun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fight
A Celestial Church pastor and his wife were found dead in Ogun State after an alleged domestic fight. Police are investigating the Ogun domestic violence i…
Civil society groups condemn the alleged tear-gassing of Lagos pensioners protesting for entitlements, demanding a probe into the incident and accountabili…
Troops neutralise scores of terrorists, recover arms in Zamfara, Kaduna
Nigerian troops neutralised scores of terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states. Read more on the su…
Three police officers sacked over UNIPORT graduate’s killing
Three police officers have been sacked by the Rivers State Police Command following the killing of a UNIPORT graduate. Learn more about the disciplinary ac…
Police nab five over alleged motorcycle, tricycle theft in C’River
Cross River Police arrested five suspects in an intelligence-led operation, recovering five stolen motorcycles and tricycles. Learn more about the theft sy…
Residents of Arigbawo Community in Ogun State lament months-long power outages, disrupting businesses and increasing expenses. IBEDC cites maintenance….
Police arrest Islamic teacher ‘preparing charms’ for kidnappers
Edo State Police Command arrests an Islamic teacher for allegedly preparing charms for kidnappers, alongside other suspects and a recovered stolen baby….
Flood displaces Delta residents as govt assesses damage
Heavy rainfall has caused a Delta flood, displacing Oghara residents and submerging homes. The state government is assessing damage and planning relief….
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N1.09bn fraud in Abuja
The EFCC has arraigned Mahmud A. Abubakar in Abuja for alleged N1.09bn fraud, involving retention and transfer of criminal proceeds. Get details on the cas…
16-year-old arrested over robbery in Anambra recover fake pistol
A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in Anambra for an alleged armed robbery at a hotel, where he used a fake pistol to threaten a guest….
An Ogun State man has been arrested for allegedly killing Oje Ejeh, a Lagos-based housekeeper, in Mowe-Ofada. Police confirm the Ogun murder investigation …
Kwara building collapse victims buried
Five family members who died in the recent Kwara building collapse in Ilorin have been buried. Learn more about the tragic incident and funeral rites….
Police debunk viral video of officers ‘fleeing from drone’
Osun State Police Command debunks a viral video showing officers ‘fleeing from a drone,’ clarifying it’s from a Yoruba movie production….
Police arrest man over N40m job scam in Kano
Police in Kano have arrested Ali Mohammed for allegedly defrauding job seekers of over N40m by promising government appointments. Learn more about the Kano…
Tiger Woods gets five-year driving ban after plea deal
Golf legend Tiger Woods receives a five-year driving ban in Florida after a plea deal for a March car crash, avoiding DUI charges….
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued Mrs. Adonkie, wife of a retired general, hours after her abduction from her Abuja residence. Two suspects arreste…
UPDATED: Police dismiss three officers over UNIPORT graduate killing
Rivers State Police dismiss three officers linked to the killing of UNIPORT graduate Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt, demonstrating commitment to accountabi…
C’River residents, motorists accuse police of extortion, command denies allegations
Calabar residents and motorists accuse police officers of daily extortion at checkpoints. The command denies allegations, urging public to report incidents…
Police arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehicles
Cross River State Police have arrested five suspected robbers and recovered five stolen vehicles in Calabar, disrupting a major theft syndicate….
UNIPORT graduate: Father alleges policemen left NBA duty post before son’s killing
Family and friends demand justice for Anthony Obodo, a UNIPORT graduate allegedly killed by policemen in Port Harcourt. His father alleges police brutality…
Kano APC chief abducted, two killed
Gunmen abducted APC Chairman Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka and killed two in Kano. This latest Kano abduction raises security concerns in the state….
FESTAC residents threaten to protest at FHA headquarters in Abuja over the alleged demolition of a perimeter fence and gateway, raising concerns about publ…
C’River teenager nabbed for stabbing man to death
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Cross River State for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man to death. Police are investigating the incident….
NSCDC arrests 19 suspected illegal miners, hunts two alleged operators in Edo
The NSCDC has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners in Edo State, with two operators at large. Learn about the ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining….
Police arrest 13 suspects for murder, child abuse offences in nationwide raids
Nigeria Police Force arrested 13 suspects for murder, child abuse, and gun violence in nationwide raids. Firearms recovered, abducted passengers rescued….
Four family members killed in Kwara building collapse
Four family members died and four rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Ilorin, Kwara State. Learn more about the Kwara building collapse….
Four IBEDC workers, two others arrested for alleged vandalism in Osun
Four IBEDC staff and two others have been arrested in Osun for alleged electricity installation vandalism. Police recovered cutting tools at the scene….
Police declare two Lagos men wanted over alleged N115m fraud
Lagos State Police declare Tomiloye Sunday and Oloyede Olowoyo wanted over alleged N115m fraud. Report information to SCID Panti, Yaba….