Crime

Students flee as suspected rival cult groups exchange gunfire at Ignatius Ajuru University in Rivers State

Gunshots as rival cult groups clash at Rivers varsity

Gunshots disrupted activities at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State on Monday.…

By Maha Christopher
Some suspects arrested by the Niger State Police Command during raids in Minna

Ogun police arrest 23 foreigners over alleged Ponzi, visa scam

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals over their alleged involvement…

By Maha Christopher
State police bill gains nationwide backing as assemblies prepare final vote

Police arrest 19-year-old for armed robbery in Plateau

  The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in…

By Juliet Anine

VIDEO: NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound cocaine hidden in phone chargers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted 1.2 kilograms of Saudi-bound cocaine cleverly…

By Maha Christopher
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris visits newly deployed Nigerian Army troops in Yauri amid efforts to tackle bandit attacks

Kebbi gov urges troops to intensify offensive against bandits

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has called on the Nigerian military to intensify operations…

By Maha Christopher
Police officers at the scene of a violent NURTW clash in Osogbo, Osun State

Police rescue four kidnap victims in Edo, hunt suspects

  The Edo State Police Command has rescued four people abducted by suspected kidnappers…

By Juliet Anine

Taraba arrests 50, dislodges over 500 illegal miners

  The Taraba State Government has arrested 50 and dispersed over 500 illegal miners…

By Juliet Anine
Mohamed Coulibaly accused of running an NFL e-commerce scam found dead in New Jersey swimming pool

Man accused of scam targeting NFL players found dead in US

A 24-year-old man accused of running an NFL e-commerce scam that allegedly cost professional…

By Maha Christopher
EFCC officials displaying mineral ore recovered during a Kwara illegal mining investigation

Ex-US banker convicted for bribing Ghanaian officials

  A U.S.-Ghanaian citizen, Asante Kwako Berko, was convicted on Thursday for bribing Ghanaian…

By Juliet Anine
Abia State Police officers following the arrest of a suspected child trafficker and rescue of six children

Police arrest suspected child trafficker, rescue six children in Abia

An Abia child trafficking suspect has been arrested. This happened after police operatives rescued…

By Maha Christopher

Thai student kills four teachers, colleagues in school shooting

A teenage student opened fire at a secondary school in Thailand on Friday, leaving…

By Christian George
Nigerian Navy personnel dismantling illegal refining facilities during an operation in Rivers State

Navy dismantles two illegal refineries, recovers 85,300 litres of crude

The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 85,300 litres of suspected stolen crude in Rivers…

By Maha Christopher
Recovered sheep, goats and cows following the arrest of 11 suspected cattle rustlers in Jigawa

Jigawa police arrest 11 suspected rustlers, recover 40 animals

Jigawa cattle rustlers numbering 11 have been arrested during coordinated police operations that led…

By Maha Christopher

Police arrest five suspects in Indian teen’s alleged rape, murder

Five people, including a minor, have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape…

By Christian George
Woro and Nuku residents reportedly abducted during the February 2026 terrorist attack in Kwara State

176 Kwara abductees regain freedom

Kwara abductees regain freedom months after armed extremists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in…

By Maha Christopher