Police Inspector, Girlfriend Held for Missing Rifle in Taraba
A police inspector and his live-in lover are in custody after his service rifle vanished from their home in Taraba. The loaded weapon went missing on Christmas Day. #Taraba #Security
A police inspector and his live-in lover are in custody after his service rifle vanished from their home in Taraba. The loaded weapon went missing on Christmas Day. #Taraba #Security
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Oyo State Police apprehend a suspected robber in Ibadan, recovering a stolen TVS motorcycle after a late-night chase. CP Femi Haruna commends officers' swift action. Read details.
Nigerian police arrest two notorious bandits in Kwara, including one from a viral video. AK-47 rifle and N500,000 ransom money recovered. Read the full details of the operation.
Two suspects face court in Nasarawa State for possessing banned knockouts and fireworks. Police warn against use of prohibited explosives, especially during festivities. Read more.
Ogun State Police arrest eight suspects linked to the 'Democratic Republic of Yoruba' for alleged assault on officers and public disturbance in Sango-Ota. Read the full details.
The Jide Akinyemi Foundation distributed food and gifts worth millions to over 5,000 residents across Ekiti's 16 LGAs. The 'Ekiti Christmas Box of Love '25' aims to support vulnerable families and Governor Oyebanji's administration.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Oba Adetunji David Ajayi of Ise-Ekiti calls for state and federal intervention to renew roads, health, and water systems. He highlights the critical need ahead of the Ojoaduse festival.
Delta State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected members of the Black Axe cult in a forest raid. Weapons, vehicles, and cult items were recovered. Read the full report.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele spreads festive cheer with N50 million cash and thousands of bags of rice, beans to all 177 wards in Ekiti State. Read about the massive distribution.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the N415.57 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget allocates 53% to recurrent and 47% to capital expenditure. Read the full details.
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Activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after release from Edo police custody. He clarifies he was not arrested, thanks supporters and police for professionalism. Read full details.
Solewant Group has donated a modern police outpost to the NPF in Alode, Eleme, Rivers State, to improve community security and crime response. Read more.
Imo State Police have arrested four suspects for unlawful possession of banned fireworks in Owerri. SP Henry Okoye confirms the total ban on such explosives. Read the full details.
Nigeria Police and Ekiti State mourn the death of retired DIG Theophillus Akeredolu, a revered traditional leader and elder statesman. Read his full life story and career.
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed an EKSUTH surgeon for wrongly removing a patient's kidney. It will fund a new transplant and reorganise the hospital. Read the full report.
Police Supernumerary Chief Superintendent Olatokunbo Edun urges the government to fund and equip the Nigeria Police Force to global standards, citing her positive experience with Chinese police.
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
Ekiti State government dismisses a surgeon and suspends team after probe into alleged illegal kidney removal. Patient to receive new transplant and two years of care. Full story.
Ekiti State Government dismisses surgeon, suspends team over botched kidney procedure. Govt to fund patient's new transplant and care. Full story on the EKSUTH scandal.
The Benue State Police Command confirms the recovery of skeletal remains believed to be Inspector Mohammed Yakubu, missing since June 2025. Joint security team mobilized for recovery. Details inside.
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.
Tragedy at Ebonyi Police HQ as ACP Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola slumps, dies from cardiac arrest. The State Intelligence Department head's sudden death shocks the force. Read full details.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
Dr Wole Oluyede, PDP's candidate for Ekiti's 2026 governorship, promises victory over Governor Oyebanji, focusing on wealth creation, health, and commercial farming. Read his full plan.
A Delta State High Court has restrained the IGP and Nigeria Police from resuming tinted glass permit enforcement. Read the full details and legal implications of this landmark ruling.
Nollywood star Lateef Adedimeji has unveiled his multi-billion-naira film village in Ekiti State, joining an exclusive club of actors with private production hubs. Governor Oyebanji commissioned the project.