China’s migrating elephant herd heads further west
The wandering wild Asian elephant herd that has caught global attention has headed a little further west after taking a good rest in the outskirts […]
Police
Hoodlums kidnap man, 55, in Jigawa — Police
Suspected hoodlums have kidnapped a 55-year-old man, identified as Hamidan Habu, in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer […]
Police nab 4 suspected robbers, recover arms in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has apprehended four suspected armed robbers and recovered arms in the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP […]
Yobe police confirm killing of commercial sex worker
The Police Command in Yobe, on Sunday, confirmed the killing of a commercial sex worker, Stella aka Ritachi, at Dorawa Joint, in Potiskum Local Government […]
Federal lawmaker charges youths to protect government properties
The member representing Ndokwa and Ukwani Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ossai, has charged youths to protect government establishments in their communities. […]
Police nab man, 35, for allegedly defiling 9-year-old in Ondo
The Police in Ondo State on Wednesday arrested a 35- year-old man, Kelvin Abugu, for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in the state. Mr Bolaji […]
CP assures adequate security during Kaduna LG election
Mr Umar Muri, Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State, says his command will provide adequate security during the local councils election, scheduled for June 5, […]
Again, pandemonium in Umuahia as gunmen attack police station
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday torched the Police Criminal Investigation Department in Abia, causing panic and pandemonium in Umuahia, the state capital, and its environs. The […]
Adamawa Correspondents’ Chapel boycotts govt activities over alleged brutality to members
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, has said it will boycott activities of the State Government to protest […]
FCT Police rescue 14 kidnap victims in Niger
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims at Gauraka area of Niger during a joint operation at Byhazin-Bwari […]
West Africa Security: NPF inaugurates WAPIS Nigeria Headquarters in Abuja
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has inaugurated the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) Centre in Abuja. The inauguration was done by […]
Police confirm accidental shooting of officer by colleague in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the accidental shooting of an officer by his colleague in front of the old Ebonyi Government House, Abakaliki. The […]
Fire guts another INEC office in Igboeze-South, Enugu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Igboeze-South local government Area of Enugu State was on Sunday gutted by fire.Mr Romanus Ezekwueme, the Chief […]
Police kill scores of bandits, lose two operatives in Zamfara
(NAN) The Police Command in Zamfara on Sunday said several bandits were neutralised in the state on Saturday night when criminals attempted to attack Magami […]
Unknown gunmen attack INEC secretariat, police division in Awka
Unknown gunmen Sunday evening attacked B Division of the Nigeria Police Divisional Station and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa, Anambra. The News […]
Police kill scores of bandits in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara on Sunday said several bandits were neutralised in the state on Saturday night when criminals attempted to attack Magami village […]
OYSIEC chairman appreciates contributions of security agencies
The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Alhaji Isiaka Olagunju, has appreciated the contributions of security agencies in the state in the conduct of […]
The Nigerian Police Force: Up the Creek without a Paddle, By Osmund Agbo
There is no worse time than now to be a police officer in Nigeria. With the wave of quotidian insurrections visited on the officers and […]
2 feared dead in explosion at Obasanjo Presidential Library
Two persons were feared dead in an explosion on Thursday at the Marque event centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex, Abeokuta. A staff of […]
Police confirm abduction of Judge in Katsina State
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a Shari’ah Court Judge by unknown gunmen on Tuesday evening. The Command Public Relations Officer, […]
CNG lauds NLC, cautions El-Rufai, commends Police
The Coalition of Northern Groups has extended total solidarity with the ongoing five day strike embarked by the Nigeria Labour Congress to checkmate what they […]
FCT Police restore calm at Kabusa following mob actions
………..Commissioner of Police launch an investigation into the incident The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, 18th May, 2021 said it restored […]
Ebonyi federal lawmakers to IGP: Hold Umahi responsible for any harm to us
By Haruna Salami Federal lawmakers of the PDP caucus of the National Assembly Tuesday accused Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi is misusing the “Ebube […]
Police confirm 3 dead in Anambra inter-communal clash
The Police Command in Anambra says three persons have been confirmed dead in a clash between Omor and Anaku communities in Anyamelum Local Government Area […]
Clark cautions against calls for Nigeria’s breakup
Elder statesman Edwin Clark has cautioned against calls for cessation in some parts of the country. Clark told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja […]