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August 14, 2026 2:47 am
Navy rescues 22 passengers from sea robbers in C’River
August 14, 2026 1:09 am
Illegal dumping persists on Agege railway corridor despite clean-up
August 14, 2026 12:26 am
Missing three-year-old found dead, suspect arrested in Delta
August 14, 2026 12:22 am
Woman arraigned over suspected N42.3m fraud in Lagos
August 14, 2026 12:20 am
Two arrested with 150,000 Tramadol capsules in Adamawa
August 14, 2026 12:14 am
Collapsed Plateau mining pit claims seven lives
Kidnap gang member arrested over N1.6m AK-47 purchase in Kwara
August 14, 2026 4:07 am
Edo records 70 child defilement cases, fathers top offenders
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Fake soldier, 17 others arrested for car snatching, kidnapping
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Four arrested for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway streetlight theft
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Group protests alleged extortion by Lagos traffic enforcers
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Police nab fake soldier, 17 others over criminal activities in Rivers
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Navy rescues 22 passengers from sea robbers in C’River
The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with other security agencies, successfully rescued 22 passengers attacked by sea robbers along the Calabar-Oron-Ibaka w…
Illegal dumping persists on Agege railway corridor despite clean-up
Illegal refuse dumping continues along the Agege railway corridor despite clean-up efforts, raising public health and environmental concerns for residents….
Missing three-year-old found dead, suspect arrested in Delta
A three-year-old boy, Master Lemuel, was found dead in Sapele, Delta State, a day after going missing. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the t…
Woman arraigned over suspected N42.3m fraud in Lagos
A woman has been arraigned in Lagos over an alleged N42.3m fraud involving a fake fuel supply deal. The EFCC brought charges of obtaining money under false…
Two arrested with 150,000 Tramadol capsules in Adamawa
Adamawa Police Command arrests two suspects with 150,000 Tramadol capsules worth over N5m. Investigation ongoing into the illegal drug trafficking….
Collapsed Plateau mining pit claims seven lives
Seven miners have died after a mining pit collapsed in Plateau State’s Kassa community. Calls for urgent government intervention in mining safety grow afte…
Edo records 70 child defilement cases, fathers top offenders
Edo State reports over 70 child defilement cases between January and July 2026, with fathers perpetrating over 50% of these horrific incidents….
Fake soldier, 17 others arrested for car snatching, kidnapping
Rivers State Police Command arrests 18 suspects, including a fake soldier, for car snatching, kidnapping, and other crimes, recovering 47 firearms….
Four arrested for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway streetlight theft
Ogun State Police have arrested four suspects for the theft of solar-powered streetlights and telecommunications infrastructure along the Lagos-Ibadan Expr…
Group protests alleged extortion by Lagos traffic enforcers
A civil society group protests alleged extortion and unfair treatment of motorists by Lagos traffic enforcers, demanding a review of traffic laws….
Police nab fake soldier, 17 others over criminal activities in Rivers
Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspects, including a fake soldier, and recovered 47 firearms in a major crackdown on criminal activities….
Police arrest two suspects, recover ₦5.2m worth of drugs in Adamawa
Adamawa Police Command arrests two suspects, recovering ₦5.2 million worth of Tramadol capsules. Investigation ongoing into the illegal drug consignment….
Seven die as mining pit collapses in Plateau
Seven miners lost their lives after a mining pit collapse in Kassa, Plateau State. This tragic incident renews calls for urgent government action on mining…
Customs dismiss smuggling, revenue leakage allegations
Nigeria Customs Service dismisses allegations of smuggling, revenue leakage, and recruitment impropriety, clarifying its operations and administrative proc…
Police arrest four over plot to assassinate businessman for land
Anambra State Police Command arrests four suspects for allegedly plotting to murder a businessman and unlawfully seize his land in Ukwulu. Two firearms rec…
Police recover stolen newborn baby, arrest suspects in Benue
Benue State Police have recovered a stolen newborn baby and arrested several suspects involved in the abduction from a Gboko hospital. Read more on the inc…
Police nab suspected kidnapper attempting N1.6m rifle purchase
Police in Kwara State have arrested a kidnapping suspect, Sanda Aliyu, attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6m. Investigation into the Kwara kidnap…
168 solar streetlights stolen on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Longbridge
Suspected vandals have stolen 168 solar streetlights from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Longbridge, raising safety concerns for motorists. Learn more about t…
Police arrest 10 for attempted murder in Osun
Osun State Police Command arrests 10 suspects in Modakeke and Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, for attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms, and cult…
Suspected cultists shoot another Rivers varsity student dead
A 100-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education was shot dead in a Rivers cult clash, just days after rival groups clashed on campus. Police…
US-based Nigerian risks 20 years’ jail over $2.7m fraud
A 41-year-old Nigerian, Babajide Adesayo, faces up to 20 years in a US prison after being convicted of laundering over $2.7m from romance and online fraud…
Nine bodies found on Niger road days after 308 rescued
Nine bodies were recovered on a Niger road, suspected victims of bandits, days after 308 abducted persons were rescued in coordinated operations….
Our abductors killed a man, showed us dead bodies — Ogun student
An Ogun student rescued from kidnappers recounts the horrific experience, revealing how abductors killed a man and showed them dead bodies, threatening a s…
Police hunt two suspects over Lagos woman’s murder
Lagos State Police launch manhunt for Folawiyo Alagbado and Ajibola Obateru, wanted in connection with a woman’s murder in Ikoyi. Help police find these La…
Police rescue Sokoto 10-year-old from kidnappers, arrest two
Sokoto State Police successfully rescued a 10-year-old boy from kidnappers and arrested two suspects in separate operations, demonstrating commitment to sa…
Gunmen kill two, torch houses in Plateau
Gunmen killed two and torched houses in fresh Plateau attacks on Berom communities. Learn more about the violence and calls for security action….
18-year-old drowns after falling into Kano pond
An 18-year-old, Abdullahi Aminu, has drowned after falling into a pond in Kano. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident and urged caution around…
Hit-and-run driver kills two in Enugu
Police in Enugu are investigating a hit-and-run incident where a speeding driver killed two men at Airport Corner, Emene. Authorities are working to track…
Anambra fire outbreaks damage bank network room, shops
Three separate fire outbreaks in Awka and Onitsha, Anambra State, have destroyed property worth millions, including a bank network room and shops. Learn mo…
NANS demands release of detained Osun student leader
NANS gives Osun Police 24-hour ultimatum to release or charge student leader Alalade Felix, detained amid heightened political tension before the August 15…
Bayelsa’s new CP assumes office
Ajao Adewale takes office as the 39th Bayelsa CP, promising to maintain peace and order. Learn more about the new Commissioner of Police….