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Osun court sentences man to death for murder

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 minutes ago

The court sentenced the convict to 14 years’ imprisonment for attempted rape (Count I), two years’ imprisonment for indecent assault…

Lagos demolishes 349 distressed buildings, detects 27,233 infractions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

23 hours ago

The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on distressed and illegal buildings across the state, demolishing 349 distressed structures…

Police nab ‘Okada’ rider over alleged abduction of 3-year-old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

According to the statement, the father of the victim had on 18 May 2026 reported that his three-year-old daughter was…

Lagos Prosecutes 459 Beggars, Rescues 1,315 Vulnerable Persons

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

The Lagos State Government has rescued 1,315 vulnerable persons from streets across the state and prosecuted 459 beggars through the…

‘It’s not true’ – Oyo reacts to reports of released abducted teachers and students

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

Some of the posts insisted that the victims had been released, while others described the claim as fake, noting that…

TikToker arrested over videos threatening Ghanaian President Mahama

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

She also allegedly threatened the life of the President and incited others to harm him and his wife in the…

Lagos files 1,485 Criminal Charges, frees 397 Inmates, saves N1.25bn

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

The Lagos State Government has intensified reforms within the criminal justice sector, issuing 2,342 legal advices, filing 1,485 criminal charges,…

Court orders arrest of NSCDC boss

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

According to the prosecution, represented by Prof. D.A. Ariyo-Osu, the commandant failed to comply with earlier court orders requiring him…

Hisbah arrests nine in Kebbi raid, detains 23 foreign nationals

Paul Dada

1 day ago

He added that the board also raided a house in Gesse Phase 2, Birnin Kebbi, where seven women and two…

How two Ondo boys were sold for N18,000 each

Paul Dada

1 day ago

The minors, now aged 15 and 17, were reportedly taken first to Utesi, where they spent the night before being…

248 crime suspects arrested in Kano

Isa Isawade

2 days ago

Those arrested include 18 armed robbery suspects; five suspected kidnappers; 32 suspected drug dealers; 12 suspected motor vehicle thieves; 11…

NDLEA busts ‘largest ever’ meth factory in Nigeria, nabs baron, 3 Mexicans, 6 others

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

The NDLEA boss said the dismantling of the Anochili Innocent DTO, coming directly on the heels of the Simon Amadi…

Police nab husband, wife with 3 suspected stolen children in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

According to the statement, the arrests followed report at Mowe Division on 17th May by a resident of Omo Onile…

How Oyo classrooms look days after school abduction (photos)

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

Photos captured in the aftermath show desks left untouched, unfinished lessons and notes strewn across classrooms, and deserted communities where…

Police intercept two with 339 wraps of cannabis in Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects picked up the consignment from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti on the instruction of an individual…

Police nab man who led abduction of father for N6.5m ransom, accomplice

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently at large was also part of the plot to abduct the elderly…

Bloodbath At Lagos APC Primaries: Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner Macheted, Hospitalised

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Violence erupted at the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries in Lagos on Monday after suspected political thugs allegedly attacked and…

Ogun: Police kill kidnap kingpin, recover AK-47 rifle, N2m cash

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Two mobile phones were also recovered in the operation which followed successful release of a kidnapping victim who was abducted…

Osun Police Command launches Violent Crime Response Unit, constitutes civilian committee

Isa Isawade

3 days ago

In his address to Press men on Tuesday, CP Ibrahim Gotan reassured residents of Osun State of the command’s unwavering…

Nigerian Navy foils suspected sabotage plot in Niger Delta creeks

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The Nigerian Navy says it has discovered a suspected criminal camp and recovered ammunition and materials used for making explosives…

Two-year-old girl among 46 abducted in Oyo school terror attack (Full List)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Fresh details have emerged from the deadly school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, revealing that a…

Police rescue 30 Malian nationals in Nasarawa human trafficking bust

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 people from Mali who were allegedly trafficked and kept in poor conditions in…

Lagos CBD arrests 859 offenders, suspends seven officials over misconduct

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The Lagos State Central Business Districts, CBD, Office has arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business…

REVEALED: How Oyo school kidnappers used insider intel to execute abductions

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

“Our findings showed that some suspects maintained communication with the abductors, providing information on safe routes and hideouts,” Ayanlade said.…

Heart of darkness: Police hunt Monster who raped 7-year-old, fled

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by an unidentified man in Bunza, Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Oyo kidnap: We expect breakthrough Soon, we’ll crush bandits – Tinubu

Paul Dada

4 days ago

Security operatives are working around the clock to rescue the victims and apprehend the bandits and their collaborators within the…

Lagos receives 16.39 million hoax emergency calls in 15 months – LSCCC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

The Lagos State Government has raised alarm over the growing rate of hoax and nuisance calls flooding the state’s emergency…

EFCC probes two suspects over undeclared $461,600 at Kano Airport

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Following the formal takeover, the two suspects, along with the recovered undeclared currency and other relevant exhibits, were transported to…

Nigeria, US fresh airstrikes kill over 20 ISWAP fighters in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

The Defence Headquarters on Monday announced that Nigerian troops, working in coordination with the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, carried…

Lagos strengthens community policing, boosts neighbourhood security operations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

Lagos State Government on Monday said the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LNSA, had strengthened grassroots security and community policing…

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