Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu Die in 2025
Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.
Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje announces her father's death, describing him as her 'gist partner.' The sad news follows the trending death of colleague Allwell Ademola, plunging fans into grief.
Adamawa Police arrest two men for alleged kidnapping in Sarau Belel. The suspects confessed after a swift operation. Read how the community's tip led to the breakthrough.
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.
The family of ACP Aneto Chinwuba demands the Nigeria Police Force restore his legacy as the first indigenous Commandant of the Ikeja Police College, threatening legal action over historical erasure.
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.
Nigeria's military arrests four police officers in Abuja for providing unauthorised VIP protection, flouting President Tinubu's new order. Full details on the crackdown inside.
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.
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.
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.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
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.
A 45-year-old father died after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at a UK hospital. An investigation ruled his death preventable. Read the full report on the systemic failures.
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.
A Nigerian lady shares the tragic story of her younger brother, a seminarian, who died while playing football. Her emotional tribute has gone viral, sparking reactions and shared stories of similar sudden losses.
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.
The body of Dr. Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez, 32, was discovered inside a Florida Dollar Tree freezer. Police are investigating the 'unclassified death' as her family seeks answers and support.
An American mother faces charges for her 2-year-old son's death, days after seeking public donations online for funeral bills. Police investigation reveals tragic details.
Businessman Emmanuel Mouka petitions police over incessant death threats and a violent burglary at his Lagos home. He calls for urgent investigation and protection.
Nigeria Police Force begins nationwide enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs. A special task force monitored Lagos with plans to extend checks across all states. Read more.
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
A man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner. The tragic incident occurred during a winter hike. Read the full story.
Key agencies meet to ensure a transparent, tech-driven recruitment of 50,000 police officers, emphasizing federal character and gender inclusivity. Follow the process here.
The Police Service Commission has held a stakeholders meeting to plan the transparent, technology-driven recruitment of 50,000 new police officers, emphasizing Federal Character and gender inclusivity. Learn the details.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials honor Nigerian policewomen's 70-year legacy of courage and service, urging more women to join the force. Read the inspiring details.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of 10.
Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the ritual killing of a senior FRSC officer and her daughter. The Commissioner of Police revealed chilling details of the investigation. Read the full story.
FCT Police Command has smashed an armed robbery syndicate, arresting four suspects and recovering six stolen vehicles and over ₦15 million in cash. Read the full details of the operation.