Metro

Two Kano men to die by hanging for killing their friend

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The convicts caused the death of Umar-Mahmud, by stabbing him in the chest with a knife after a misunderstanding over…

Abuja mother of two jailed 20 years for stabbing boyfriend to death

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The prosecution counsel told the court that Adewumi engaged in a physical fight with the deceased, Oliseh and stabbed him…

Terror strikes Kwara again as gunmen abduct 10 in fresh raid

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The Kwara State Police Command confirmed that the gunmen launched a coordinated attack on both the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters…

Police bust goods diversion syndicates, recover N60m products in Lagos, Ogun

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“The second truck and its contents were later recovered at Ogere trailer park in Ogun while the suspects were searching…

NSCDC shuts steel plants over alleged rail vandalism

Paul Dada

4 days ago

According to him, the agency also suspects the involvement of individuals connected to the financing of criminal activities tied to…

Native doctor jailed 31 years for fraud in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The prosecution established that Ogundale, through threats, intimidation and spiritual manipulation, fraudulently obtained more than N5 million from the deceased…

Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC Deploys 600 Personnel Across Niger

Paul Dada

4 days ago

She added that the command had also mobilised 12 patrol vehicles, one tow truck, and three ambulances to support the…

Three held as police recover guns, cartridges in Enugu raids

Paul Dada

5 days ago

Ndukwe said operatives attached to the Okpuje Division Surveillance Team intercepted Sunday Okwumaji, 23, on May 19 during stop-and-search duty…

Ogun tailor arrested over fake bandit attack video stunt

Paul Dada

5 days ago

He also claimed that a local herder, whom he said regularly grazes cattle near his workshop, was used in the…

Police deploy tactical teams after Kwara prayer ground mass abduction

Paul Dada

5 days ago

The commissioner described the attack as barbaric, callous and unacceptable, assuring the families of the victims that the command was…

Police arrest 17 suspected cultists in Awka raid

Paul Dada

5 days ago

"They were arrested at an identified hideout in Awka in the early hours of today,” he said.

Oyo school abduction: Kidnapping of pupils, teachers threatens education — Ohanaeze

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

The Oyo State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the recent kidnapping of pupils, students and teachers in Oriire…

Lagos demolishes 1,544 illegal structures, arrests 10,575 environmental offenders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

Lagos State Government has intensified its demolition and environmental enforcement drive across the state, demolishing over 1,544 illegal structures obstructing…

Child Trafficking: Chukwuemeka Iheamama sentenced to 12 years for exploiting minors

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

The victims, Bright Edim and Mary Ekong, both aged 15, were being transported by Iheamama towards Badagry for onward movement…

Police foil kidnap operation, rescue 13 on Benin-Lagos expressway

Paul Dada

6 days ago

“Following the incident, the command immediately launched coordinated rescue and bush combing operations, rescuing five passengers comprising two adults and…

NDLEA raids Kano drug dens, nabs 38

Paul Dada

6 days ago

“These drug dens are located in Sheka, Farm Centre, Fagge, Filin Idi, Gyadi-Gyadi, Hotoro, Tashar Rami, Audu Bako Secretariat, Hauren…

London Predator who groomed dozens of children online jailed 10 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

A 10‑year jail term has been handed to prolific child sexual offender David Chellapah after Met Police specialists caught him…

Six Nigerians nabbed in Thailand over AI-driven love scam

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals over an alleged artificial intelligence-powered romance scam operation uncovered in Nonthaburi, a province…

Troops kill five terrorists, rescue abductees in fierce North East battle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised five Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, rescued abducted…

Military crushes Terrorist supply chain, frees kidnap victims in major North East offensive

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued four abducted victims, arrested suspected terrorist…

NYSC Osun inducts newly recruited staff on scheme operations, service delivery

Isa Isawade

6 days ago

In his welcome address, Kubiangha welcomed the inductees into the NYSC family and congratulated them on their successful appointment. He…

‘Help me recover my husband’s body’- Widow of slain Oyo teacher cries out

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

“I am begging the government to please recover the body of my husband. I want him to have a burial…

US court jails Adepoju Salako for fraud

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

Salako, from Philadelphia, admitted to fraudulently obtaining the personal identifying information of legitimate Alaskan residents and submitting seven fake PFD…

N8.7bn Money laundering case: Malami gets fresh Court date

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 days ago

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned until June 23, 2026 the alleged N8.7 billion…

Osun court sentences man to death for murder

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 week 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

1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week ago

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

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