Attack on Abia INEC office needless, says Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has condemned the attack on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ohafia Local Government Area […]
Investigation
NUJ urges probe into arrest of Imo newspaper vendors
The Imo council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has demanded full investigation into Monday’s arrest of newspaper vendors and distributors in Owerri by security […]
Army investigates alleged killing of trader by soldier
The Nigerian Army is investigating the alleged killing of a water melon seller by a soldier in Zamfara. The deceased was said to have asked […]
No student was found dead in BUK campus – Official
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has debunked news making the rounds that a student was found dead on its new campus. Lamara Garba, […]
Strange disease kills 6 in Kano – Official
The Kano state government on Monday confirmed that six persons died of a strange disease in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner […]
NSCDC arrests alleged serial rapist suspect
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Sokoto State has arrested a 30-year-old alleged serial rapist suspect.Mr Umar Musa-Bala, the state Commandant of […]
NDLEA arrests 100 suspected drug traffickers in Edo
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested no fewer than 100 suspected drug traffickers with a seizure […]
NDLEA intercepts75.8kg of cannabis in Ondo, Rivers
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted 75.8kg of cannabis in Ondo and Rivers states. The agency made the disclosure in a statement […]
Kaduna traditional ruler’s scribe, wife, daughter-in-law killed
The Kaduna State Police Command and the Defence Headquarters outfit Operation Safe Haven, have reported to the Kaduna State Government the killing of three citizens […]
Police arrest 8 suspected kidnappers in Osun
The Police Command in Osun said it has arrested eight suspected members of a kidnap syndicate who relocated to hide in the state after operating […]
Prominent Nigerians to face trial for terrorism financing – FG
The Federal Government says some prominent businessmen and organisations will soon be prosecuted for alleged offences relating to terrorism financing in the country. Attorney General […]
Bala-Usman’s suspension: Maritime stakeholders back FG’s action
Some maritime stakeholders in Lagos, on Friday, backed the Federal Government’s suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), saying it had […]
Eight killed as operatives repel attack on Imo police division
Security operatives made a breakthrough for the first time in Imo this year as they successfully resisted and repelled an attack on Orlu Divisional Police […]
NSCDC arrests man, 46, for alleged theft of sewing machines
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has arrested 46 year-old Kayode Adeniyi of No.19, Ita Alamu, Ilorin, for allegedly stealing two […]
Group urges NASS to conduct proper investigation of allegations before verdict
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) on Thursday in Abuja appealed to the National Assembly to always ensure proper investigation of allegations […]
Police arrest 48 suspects over mile 12 crisis in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos has announced the arrest of 48 suspects in connection with the Thursday morning disturbances around the Mile 12 area of […]
Unknown gunmen again raze police station, kill 2 officers in Anambra
Police in Anambra have confirmed the killing of two of its personnel by unknown gunmen who attacked and razed the Divisional Police Station in Obosi, […]
N902.1m property lost to Katsina Central Market fire, says committee Chair
No fewer than 685 traders lost properties worth N902.1 million to the March 22 fire incident at the Katsina Central Market, the investigating committee has […]
KADSEMA raises alarm over vandalism of rail tracks in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency has expressed concern over vandalism of rail tracks in Kaduna and called for measures to stop the unpatriotic act. […]
Reps urge I-G to take over Umoren’s case
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (I-G) to take over the investigation and prosecution of the alleged killer of Miss […]
Police parade 4 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
By Chimezie Godfrey Police officers of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested 4 suspected kidnapers who abducted a 6 -year old boy on the […]
Truck kills 2, injures 8 in Imo market accident
A fatal accident at Nkwo Mmiri Market in Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo on Saturday claimed two lives and injured no fewer than eight […]
Police kill 1, arrest 2, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has gunned down one armed robbery suspect, arrested two and recovered firearms and ammunition in operations carried […]
Police in Edo arrest 5 armed robbery suspects, recover 2 stolen vehicles
The Police Command in Edo on Friday announced the arrest of five notorious armed robbery suspects in connection with the theft of two vehicles. This […]
HEDA calls for amendment of new Lagos Anticorruption Law
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos House of Assembly to immediately review and amend the ‘Lagos State […]