Metro

Kidnap gang falls as Police recover cache of arms, ₦6.9 million loot in Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

“A search conducted on the vehicle led to the recovery of a G3 rifle. Upon further search at the station,…

London man who stabbed five in workplace attack locked up for 16 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Sesay fled the scene but was swiftly arrested by Metropolitan Police officers at a nearby fast-food outlet. He sustained minor…

Four trucks burnt as petrol tanker bursts into flames in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Preliminary findings revealed that the accident was caused by reckless over-speeding, which led to the driver’s loss of control along…

Police set to prosecute 3 suspects over alleged defilement

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

He said that the suspect confessed to forcibly having carnal knowledge of the victim when she came to cut her…

Ondo: Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom stands still as Chief Peremobowei Ajube is laid to rest

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Chief Peremobowei was a courageous, outspoken man who was also deeply committed to family and community values. His death, many…

Police investigate alleged political violence in Kaduna

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Anyone found culpable, irrespective of his personality and no matter how highly placed an individual is, if he acted contrary…

Fake currency bust: Police intercept ₦1m in forged notes

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate channels,” he said.

Okpebholo rescues accident victims on Benin–Auchi road

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Moved by the dire state of the victims, Sen Okpebholo ordered two of his security Hilux vehicles to be converted…

No ransom, no injuries: Police secure release of kidnapped health worker

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The operation culminated in a confrontation with the kidnappers, who, after a gunfight, abandoned their victim and fled the scene.

Lovebirds busted in ₦15m fake kidnap plot in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the act, describing it as a dangerous sign of moral collapse among youths.…

Bandits panic under airstrikes, abandoned 70 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Further bombardments in the area, the sources added, compelled the criminals to abandon all the hostages.

How underaged girls are trafficked, exploited in Northwest Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“Children are brought from rural communities to work as maids, labourers, or worse, for sexual exploitation. Many are under 18,…

Former Army Properties boss disputes EFCC’s ₦246m forfeiture claim

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Former Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Umar Mohammed, is contesting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC)…

Gunshots rock Onosa, Lagos Police arrest own officers after shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Command confirmed that the officers who discharged their weapons have been taken into custody as investigations into the incident…

Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu top Adult Violence cases in Lagos in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Pedro revealed that of the 4,367 reported cases of adult violence recorded within the year, Alimosho accounted for 537 cases,…

Ekiti teenager remanded for defiling neighbour’s 2-year-old

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Bamikole said the defendant called the victim and her elder sibling to run an errand for him while their mother…

Shocking report: 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Abuse cases rock Lagos in 12 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On patterns observed, the Attorney-General noted that more men reported cases compared to previous years, while 60% of survivors of…

Osun: 6 suspected cult members in police net

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

During the student union week in one of the higher institutions in the state, police arrested two suspected cult members,…

Shocking: Eze Amadi kills neigbour’s 28-year-old son, conceals body inside drum

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The incident threw residents of Kajola community into mourning on Monday as the news of alleged killing of Otu by…

Ariori is not a land grabber, not wanted – Counsel

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Counsel to Lagos businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Prosperous Ariori Golden Venture Limited, Engr. Abiodun Ariori, has stated that…

Police dismantle notorious kidnap syndicate, recover rocket launcher

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“He also assured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to combating violent crimes in the state,” the statement added

Man arrested after abducting seven-year-old to fund family needs

Paul Dada

7 months ago

"The suspect confessed to the crime, stating that he kidnapped the child to raise money for personal family needs."

Train derailment: NRC completes recovery of locomotive and coaches

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“During the exercise, the recovery team successfully retrieved one of the derailed passenger coaches, in addition to the locomotive earlier…

Dangerous Met Special Constable Samuels convicted in multiple sexual offences

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Samuels, who began volunteering with the Met’s Central West team in September 2020, was off-duty during the incidents but allegedly…

Nigerian man loses appeal, to rot in South African jail

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A South African High Court has upheld the conviction of a Nigerian man, Chinedu Justice Obasi, who bagged 18 years…

Maltina rolls out new 25cl and 50cl PET bottles, pledges to nourish over 1 million students

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Maltina, Nigeria’s leading malt drink, has officially unveiled its new 25cl and 50cl PET bottle variants as part of a…

SROL’s 2025 Community Medical Outreach Reaches Over 3,000 people, Launches SegunCare to Support Community Residents with Chronic Conditions

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

This year marked a significant milestone with the introduction of SegunCare — a new initiative from SROL that provides continuous…

Akinwale Arobieke: Notorious bodybuilder found dead

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The notorious Liverpool bodybuilder, Akinwale Arobieke, popularly known as “Purple Aki,” has been found dead at his home in Toxteth…

What really went down at Balogun Market – Lagos Police

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has cleared the air on the violent incident that claimed a life at Balogun Market…

Two children killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis school shooting, female shooter dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Westman, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, all legally purchased, targeted the congregation, striking children and elderly attendees seated…

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