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Metro

Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Lagos man, 22, bags life jail for defiling 4-year-old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The Judge described Ayoade as a “criminally audacious man who turned a child’s vagina into a playground.”
NURTW

NURTW chieftain arraigned over dispatch rider’s death in Lagos

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned Samsideen Oladiti, 55, a prominent member of the National Union of Road…
Police

Gun battle in Niger: Police kill kidnappers, recover rifles, ammo

Paul Dada

6 months ago

A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and 49 rounds of live ammunition.…
A Kaduna man, Solomon Ilemona Emmanuel, who presented himself as SANTI XII on Facebook for the purpose of internet fraud has been jailed and ordered to forfeit over N6.2 million to the Federal Government following his conviction for fraud.

Kaduna internet fraud money ‘picker’ forfeits N6.2m, jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge,…
Uyo

Six members of Uyo land fraud syndicate nabbed after N6m scam

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The petitioner alleged that he was introduced to the prime suspect and his gang in July 2025 through a member…
Ms Udoka Onyesom was kidnapped alongside her sister around Lokoja, Kogi State just days after she was called to the bar in Abuja.

Quick facts about Udoka Onyesom, the kidnapped newly-called to bar lawyer

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

On September 22, two days before Udoka was kidnapped, Adaeze, her elder sister, posted how studious and hardworking she was…
NLC

NLC declares war on Dangote, orders nationwide mobilisation of workers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

In a strongly worded statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the Dangote Group of “gross impunity and union-busting,” warning that…
DSS SERAP

DSS docks Kaduna activist, Sultan, over alleged extortion, intimidation

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The complainant alleged that the accused threatened to leak her indecent pictures if she refused to comply, and also issued…
Maduagwu

JUST IN: Arise News Anchor Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery attack

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie by colleagues and friends, was 29 years old. Born on December 26, 1995, she had carved…
Fraud

Court jails security guard over abuse of five-year-old

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The prosecutor told the court that the convict committed the offence on June 6, 2021 on Attan Road, Surulere, Lagos.
Police

Unidentified woman abducts child in Anambra, police seek public help

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“Preliminary information reveals that the victim, Master Chimaobi Nwadike, a 3-year-old boy, was stolen by an unidentified woman while in…
Court orders remand of four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market, Lagos

Police seeks help to rescue 3-year-old boy kidnapped in Anambra

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Anambra State Police Command has appealed to residents for information to help rescue a three-year-old boy allegedly abducted in…
Michigan church

Death toll rises to four after gunman attacks Michigan church service

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Sanford, a veteran of the Iraq War, served in the Marines between 2004 and 2008. Investigators are now combing through…
Police

Kano police foil robbery, drug gangs in major sweep

Paul Dada

6 months ago

In addition, the police recovered illicit drugs, including: 603 packets of Tramadol tablets (60,300 pieces, valued at ₦60,300,000.00), and six…
Gunmen

Massacre in Kwara: forest Guards, community head gunned down

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The guards were part of a joint security effort to safeguard the area, having been positioned to protect the community…
NRC

NRC resumes Abuja–Kaduna Passenger Train Services October 1 after suspension

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The suspension of operations followed the August 26, 2025 incident, which involved 618 passengers. NRC disclosed that of the 583…
Lagos

Lagos apprehends suspects in Lagoon reclamation crackdown

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Alebiosu said the enforcement team also visited the Lekki Foreshore, where several illegal dredging and reclamation sites were discovered and…
illicit drugs

Police intercept N82.7m intoxicants, arrest one in Kano

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

A 19-year-old Usman Umar is providing more information to the police in Kano on the illegal trade and movement of…
Ahmed

London teacher Ahmed jailed after grooming, sexually assaulting girls

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Between 2019 and 2023, Ahmed targeted girls aged 13 to 15 via social media, befriending them with a fake teenage…
Lecka

How Nursery worker secretly pinched, shoved, abused Toddlers in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Detective Inspector Sian Hutchings of the Met’s Public Protection Command described the case as “a complex and emotional investigation”.
Weatherley

London man Weatherley who beat two female Police Officers unconscious jailed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Weatherley’s aggression shocked both colleagues and prosecutors. He punched one officer in the head, rendering her unconscious, before repeatedly striking…
NRC

NRC announces date for Abuja–Kaduna Train Service resumption

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to the Corporation, both infrastructure and rolling stock have been restored “to the highest safety standards in line with…
Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery labels PENGASSAN’s shutdown call as Economic Sabotage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Reacting to the development, Dangote Refinery said: “This is a brazen, albeit shocking display of lawlessness and criminality by PENGASSAN.…
Police

Police launch manhunt after 17 abducted by pirates in Calabar

Paul Dada

6 months ago

A passenger who preferred anonymity told newsmen that the boat was attacked a few minutes after take-off from Oron en…
Zamfara

Mining Tragedy in Zamfara: Several feared trapped after pit collapse

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“Yes, mining pits have collapsed in Kadauri, and several miners are believed to be trapped. We are meeting with emergency…
Police

Police bust petrol smugglers, arms and human traffickers in border raids

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force says it has busted multiple smuggling and trafficking rings, seizing 103 jerrycans of petrol and intercepting…
Kanu Heart Foundation

Kanu Heart Foundation performs surgeries on 700 people

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The foundation would be marking its 25th anniversary on Monday as part of activities to mark the year 2025 World…
How Facebook, misinformation, legal loopholes throw Nigerian women into surrogacy ditch

How Facebook, misinformation, legal loopholes throw Nigerian women into surrogacy ditch

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Jumoke Falade, a nurse practitioner at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, was shocked that surrogacy could be tagged “safe,” saying…
Police confirm attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Katchuan Iruan in Boki Local Government Area of Cros River by suspected arsonists.

17 kidnapped as pirates strike in Cross river State

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The attack occurred on Thursday when gunmen hijacked a commercial boat owned by Sea Express Limited, which was ferrying about…
Dangote

Dangote breaks silence: Why we sacked some workers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The company confirmed that over 3,000 Nigerians are currently employed at the refinery, adding that only a small number of…
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