Katsina Defends Plan to Release 70 Suspected Bandits
Katsina State government explains its move to release 70 suspected bandits to consolidate a peace accord. The deal has reportedly freed 1,000 captives. Officials say no laws were broken.
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Edo Police Deny Fire Report at Ekpoma Police Station
Edo State Police Command refutes online claims that a police station in Ekpoma was set ablaze. The actual fire affected shops near the division. Public urged to verify news.
Death Sentence for Kano Man Who Killed Newborn
A Kano High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging for murdering his newborn child. The judge also gave him a three-year prison term for public nuisance.
Edo Postpones School Resumption Over Kidnappings, Unrest
Edo State Government postpones school resumption in Edo Central indefinitely due to kidnappings and violent protests. Commissioner for Education announces new date will be communicated later.
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Benin Monarch Warns Youths Against Violence
Oba Ewuare II appeals for peace amid rising insecurity in Edo. State government postpones school resumption in Edo Central. Read the full story.
Six Family Members Die in Rivers, Police Probe Generator Fumes
A family of six found dead in Ogale, Rivers State. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator. CP Adepoju urges safety precautions. Read the full report.
Suspect arrested for kidnap, murder of Rivers woman
Rivers Police arrest Goodnews Iberi for the kidnap and murder of Rita Eleonu after a ₦210,000 ransom was paid. CP Adepoju commends swift action, urges public vigilance.
CDS Vows to Root Out All Threats to National Security
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede pledges to eliminate all security threats, honors fallen heroes on 2026 Armed Forces Day. Read his full message and commitment.
Army rescues 18 in Cameroon-bound boat hijack
Nigerian Army troops swiftly rescued 18 passengers, including infants, after pirates hijacked their boat near Cameroon. Read the full story of the daring operation.
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Bandits Raid Sokoto Village, Abduct Women
Gunmen attacked Tudun Mallam village in Sokoto, shooting two and kidnapping over 10 women. Residents question security promises. Read the full report.
Army rescues 18 passengers from sea pirates
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, after their boat was hijacked by sea pirates off Cameroon. Read details of the heroic operation.
Priest loses 3 brothers in Lagos Great Nigeria Insurance fire
A Catholic priest shares the heartbreaking story of losing three brothers in the Lagos Island fire. The family recovers only ashes as they prepare for burial. Read and share their story.
Police React to Claims of Condom Arrests in Asaba
Nigeria Police Force spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin calls for victim to come forward after viral video alleges woman was arrested for possessing condoms in Asaba. Get the full story.
Police Arrest Two Wanted Robbery Suspects in Nasarawa
Nasarawa Police Command apprehends Kabiru Isah and Monday Bulus, recovering firearms. The suspects were under surveillance before their arrest in Lafia. Read more.
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Lagos Balogun Market fire death toll climbs to 10
The death toll from the Great Nigeria Building fire at Lagos's Balogun Market has reached 10. Recovery operations continue as officials work to reach ground zero. Read the latest updates.
Police Investigate Assault on Singer Portable in Custody
Ogun State Police Command launches internal inquiry after video shows Afrobeats star Portable being assaulted while detained. Authorities condemn the act, promising sanctions.
Katsina Govt Explains Release of 70 Bandits in Swap Deal
Katsina State government defends its decision to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace swap deal that has freed over 1,000 hostages and restored farming in affected LGAs.
No Toll for Third Mainland Bridge, FG Inaugurates CCTV
The Federal Government has announced it will not toll the rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Works Minister Dave Umahi inaugurated a N40 billion CCTV control centre to enhance security and emergency response on the 11km bridge.
NDLEA Proposes Strategy to Curb Drug Abuse in Universities
NDLEA reveals a primary control strategy to prevent drug abuse among new university students. Niger State Commander details alarming campus trends and past successful interventions. Read more.
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8 Terrorists Killed, 11 Surrender in Borno Offensive
Nigerian Army troops eliminate eight Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Borno, as 11 others surrender with weapons. Operations destroy multiple camps and logistics. Read the latest on the counter-terrorism success.
Six Family Members Found Dead in Rivers State Apartment
A family of six was discovered deceased in their Ogale, Eleme apartment. The cause of death remains unknown. Read the full report on this heartbreaking incident.
Five Human Heads Found on Ecuador Beach
Grisly discovery in Puerto Lopez as Ecuador's drug trafficking violence escalates. Police link the incident to warring criminal groups. Full story and details inside.
14-Year-Old Arrested for Arson, Attempted Murder in Florida
A 14-year-old boy in Florida allegedly set a house on fire with a family inside in a plot to kill his friend. Read the shocking details of the Lehigh Acres arson case.
11 Terrorists Surrender, 8 Killed in Borno Operations
Nigerian troops neutralise 8 terrorists, force 11 to surrender in Borno. Two logistics suppliers arrested in sustained offensive. Read the latest on the fight against insurgency.
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Bandits Neutralized in Kogi Forest Raid
Security forces neutralize several bandits in a joint Kogi forest operation. Police urge residents to report suspicious individuals with bullet wounds. Full details and video.
Coal Truck Crash Kills 12 on Abuja-Lokoja Road
A speeding coal truck killed 12 bystanders, including children, on the Abuja-Lokoja Highway. The FRSC confirms the tragic accident and blames dangerous driving. Read the full details.
Army, Bandits in Shootout at Obajana, Kogi State
Nigerian Army clashes with armed bandits near Dangote's Obajana Cement plant. Joint security operations across Kogi forests yield results as Tinubu's crackdown claims over 13,500 fighters killed.
Edo Protest: Residents Sack Market Over Kidnapping
Angry residents of Ekpoma, Edo State, stormed a livestock market, slaughtering goats and chasing traders in protest over a youth's killing by suspected kidnappers. Governor Monday Okpebholo and police intervene.
Northern CAN Warns of Plot to Divide Region by Religion
Northern CAN Chairman Rev. Joseph John Hayab alleges a plot to deepen religious division through targeted killings of Christians in the North Central. He urges vigilance and action from security agencies.
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Bandits Impose N50,000 Farm Tax in Kano, Katsina
Armed groups in Kano and Katsina are extorting farmers, demanding N50,000 per acre. This threatens Nigeria's food supply. Read more on the security crisis.
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