Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has condemned the killing of the Village Head of Galla in Borgu Emirate, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, who was reportedly killed by suspected bandits in his palace. The deceased was the brother of the Minister…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and other items during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesperson for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed,…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother identified as Esther Ogunmabo, for dealing in illicit drugs. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the centenarian was taken into custody…
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers who were allegedly kidnapped by suspected bandits and held captive inside a cave near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. The victims, comprising men, women and children, were reportedly…
The Lagos State Police Command has detained a Chinese national, Bai Quang, following allegations that he sexually assaulted and repeatedly made unwanted advances towards his Nigerian employee, identified as Charles Nwafor. Quang was reportedly arrested after Nwafor petitioned the police,…
In a significant escalation of international economic sanctions, Donald Trump announces most crushing economic operation targeting Iran. The US President declared a campaign of full-scale economic warfare, warning foreign governments and global companies that assisting Tehran will bring direct American…
In a significant operational breakthrough, the EFCC recovers N4.5 billion diesel from Lagos depot operations following a comprehensive fraud investigation. Investigators attached to the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the commission successfully retrieved 2.3 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has intercepted smuggled goods with a total duty-paid value of N3.57 billion. The command also vowed to make border routes across Ogun State increasingly difficult for smugglers and drug traffickers to…
Leaders and residents of eight communities in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State have given a group of Fulani herdsmen a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the communities over alleged security concerns and other disturbances. The community leaders said…
Public infrastructure faces constant threats, but structural safety remains a non-negotiable priority for urban commuters. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently confirmed that crucial Lagos bridge fittings stolen by vandals along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway have been identified during a physical inspection. Speaking…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, and five others in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. According to a…
Thirteen residents abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are still missing, despite the release of most of the captives after spending about six months in captivity.…
Concerns over illegal mining in Taraba State have increased as mining activities reportedly continue to expand in parts of the state despite repeated government suspensions and an existing ban on mining operations. Reports indicate that Bali Local Government Area, particularly…
The Benue community attack that claimed the lives of four residents in Abaashwa community, Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, has been condemned by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Michael…
The Enugu church attack unfolded after gunmen reportedly stormed St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in Affa, Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, kidnapping a seminarian and at least one worshipper during a Sunday morning church service. Sen Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, a…
