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Harvest of Kidnappers as Edo Police unleash massive operations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Edo State Police Command has recorded a series of major breakthroughs in its fight against kidnapping and violent crime,…

Military kills dozens of Terrorists, arrests 100 suspects in One Week

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Nigerian military has intensified its nationwide offensive against terrorism and violent crime, neutralising dozens of insurgents, arresting more than…

Police Recruitment: Application window extended as over 400,000 apply

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“While some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna have high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and…

Customs intercepts four live pangolins in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The rescued pangolins were subsequently handed over to the Wildlife Conservation Centre for safekeeping.

Gov. Yusuf arms social media influencers with 600 motorcycles

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Governor Yusuf noted that social media plays a critical role in shaping public opinion and promoting transparency in governance.

MSSN cautions women against exposing marital issues on social media

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The Co-ordinator said it was high time Muslim women faced the realities of marriage, urging them to focus on what…

Abuja estate Fire contained as firefighters prevent ₦700m loss

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The service warned the public on the safe installation, use, and upkeep of solar inverter systems.

How LASTMA rescued drunk driver

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Giwa said such behaviour endangered the driver’s life and exposed innocent road users to needless danger and potential loss of…

Police retrieve stolen vehicle, hand over to rightful owner

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Kiyawa said that the vehicle was recovered by police officers on Jan. 7, 2026, following intelligence-led patrols.

Lagos Fire Service reveals cause of Mile 2 industrial blaze

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Through a coordinated effort, firefighters brought the blaze under control by 05:55 a.m on Sunday, preventing further escalation, ” she…

SOVCI empowers over 100 Children with school supplies in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Smiles for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Initiative (SOVCI) has reaffirmed the importance of inclusive and equitable education with…

Police neutralise three bandits in Gombe, rescue victims

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Abdullahi said that the Command had received a report regarding an attack allegedly carried out by suspected armed bandits in…

NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3b heroin at Abuja airport

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

The suspect who works as a private security officer in Brazil was arrested at the Abuja airport on Friday 23rd…

How Lawal was kidnapped and rescued – Oyo Police

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued one Haruna Lawal who was kidnapped on Saturday at Olorunda Village, few…

Plan your movement: Lagos restricts traffic for marathon race

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

Lagos commuters and motorists are advised to plan their movements on Sunday as the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)…

Suspected drug traffickers attack Customs personnel in Ogun

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of…

Lawyers list factors responsible for increase in defilement cases

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

Some Lagos-based lawyers have expressed concerns over the steady rise in cases of defilement of minors in the society.

Breaking: Massive Fire outbreak rips through Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

A massive fire outbreak erupted Saturday evening at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in the Mile 2 area of Lagos,…

Police nab 14 suspected Cultists, recover weapons in Ogun sweep

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 14 youths suspected to be members of a cult group during a coordinated…

Bandits strike again, leave six dead in Niger farming community

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of six persons following an attack by suspected bandits in Damala…

Fleeing driver mows down pedestrian in Rivers

Paul Dada

2 months ago

She said that the driver of an unidentified saloon car knocked down the woman while she was crossing the road.

Seven arrested over ₦20.45m store theft in Ondo

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He added: “The suspects confessed to the crime and clearly stated the roles each of them played in the unlawful…

Gas explosion sparks inferno, Ibadan bungalow reduced to ashes

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Upon arrival, it was a bungalow of six rooms engulfed by fire and our officers swiftly got into action and…

12-year-old dies after shark attack

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Nico Antic was attacked last week while jumping into the water with friends from a six-metre (20-foot) rock in the…

How Chimzuruoke Okembunachi lost her nursing licence for sleeping on duty

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

A 25-year-old nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has been deregistered and struck off the nursing register after she was found guilty of…

Military vows safe rescue of Kurmin Wali abductees amid rising anxiety

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has reiterated its commitment to the safe rescue of residents abducted from Kurmin Wali…

Met Officer sacked for placing hands on female colleagues’ legs on duty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

A serving officer of the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed following findings of sexually inappropriate behaviour towards two female colleagues…

Four London gunmen jailed 80 years over shooting that left victim paralysed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Four men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a brutal shooting in east London that left one victim…

Nigeria plunged into darkness as National Grid suffers first collapse in 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Friday, marking the country's first nationwide blackout of the year and leaving millions without…

Police explain how reckless driver crushed two siblings sleeping in their homes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Bello was arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly killing the two siblings through reckless driving.

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