Police arrest 3 suspected killers of security personnel in A’Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of two police officers, a private security officer and a little […]
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Police nab fake currency syndicate in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has arrested a seven-member syndicate in Lafia with N7.8million and 110,000 dollars counterfeit currencies. Mr Bola Longe, […]
25-year-old in police net over alleged defamation, assault in Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa has arrested a 25-year-old man for alleged defamation of character, criminal force and assault in Birninkudu Local Government Area of the […]
Ugwuanyi offers automatic employment to slain officers’ widows
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has offered automatic employment to widows of the police operatives killed by unidentified gunmen at their duty posts. Ugwuanyi […]
Security guard docked for allegedly stealing tricycle engines
A 73-year-old security guard, Bode Adegboyega, on Thursday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Kaduna, for allegedly stealing 111 tricycle engines. The police charged Adegboyega, […]
Enugu checkpoints attacks: 2 Policemen, 1 civilian feared dead, vehicle, motorcycle burnt
At least two policemen are feared dead and a patrol vehicle and motorcycle burnt during two checkpoints attacks and shootings within Enugu State on Wednesday […]
8 men, 2 women in police net for hacking people’s accounts in Kano
The police in Kano State confirmed the arrest of eight men and two women for allegedly belonging to a syndicate that specialises in hacking individuals […]
Kaduna herbalist in police net over alleged rape of cousin
Kaduna State Police Command says it is investigating a case of a 22 year-old herbalist, Hakuri Kwaskila, who allegedly raped his 19 year-old cousin in […]
Jigawa Hisbah arrests 29-year-old woman for allegedly smuggling alcoholic drinks
Officials of Hisbah in Jigawa have arrested a 29-year-old woman for allegedly smuggling alcoholic drinks in Ringim Local Government Area. The Hisbah Commander in the state, […]
Businesswoman in court for allegedly misappropriating N3.3m
The Police on Thursday arraigned a 46-year-old businesswoman, Grace Usman, in a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged misappropriation of N3,332,800.00 The defendant, who resides […]
Police urge families of deceased trader to support ongoing investigation
The Police in Bauchi has urged the widow of a deceased trader, one Dauda Danladi, to support the ongoing investigations to unravel the cause of […]
FCTA takes measures to curb cholera spread, records 514 suspected cases
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has taken several measures to stop the spread of Cholera as well as provide the highest level of care to […]
Gbajabiamila issues 7-day ultimatum to Rep c’ttees to submit investigative reports
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Committees yet to report back to the house on […]
Court remands farmer for allegedly raping 20-year-old woman
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Thursday ordered the remand of a farmer, Johnson Idoko, 29, in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a […]
Spare parts dealer confessed to beating his girlfriend to death – witness alleges
ASP Oghobe Efe on Wednesday told an FCT High Court in Kubwa that a 32- year-old spare part dealer, Kenneth Ojobo, confessed to beating his […]
Businessman docked for allegedly assaulting colleague
A businessman, Yakubu Magaji,46, on Wednesday appeared in a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State for allegedly assaulting his colleague. The police charged […]
Police arrest 7 robbery suspects, 2 drug traffickers in Borno –spokesman
The Borno Police Command on Monday paraded nine persons suspected for robbery and drug trafficking. Briefing newsmen on the development, the command’s spokesman, SP Edet […]
EFCC arrests travel agent over N8.4m Canada visa scam –spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it had arrested a travel agent for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public over visas to […]
Family to Police: Go beyond Chidinma’s arrest in Ataga’s murder
The family of late Michael Usifo Ataga has issued a statement calling for an in-depth investigation of the murder of Usifo Ataga and urged the […]
Police confirm killing of Ex-Oyo Commissioner’s wife
The Police Command in Oyo State, has confirmed the killing of Mrs Olayemi Odetomi, wife of a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Matters, […]
Businessmen used forged FIRS documents to dupe Kuwaiti of $4.8m – EFCC
Mr Daniel Danladi, an Investigating Officer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday narrated how two businessmen allegedly used forged Federal Inland […]
Road accidents: FCTA set to arrest, prosecute reckless drivers
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that it will arrest and prosecute owners and drivers of heavy duty vehicles involved in accidents that […]
Police arrest man for allegedly burning wife’s hut in Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly burning the hut of his wife in Birniwa Local Government area (LGA) of the […]
Fake bureau de change operator swindled businessman of N12.7m – Witness tells court
A prosecution witness, detective Dalyop Davou on Monday told an FCT High Court, Kubwa how Mr Nura Amadi allegedly swindled a businessman, Alhaji Garba Ibrahim […]
NAFDAC to register, certify premises of chemical manufacturers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is set to register, certify premises of chemical manufacturers in order to boost the […]