Crime
A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Maharazu Salisu, has called for a more aggressive military response against bandit groups following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of seventeen farmers in Goron Namaye district of Maradun Local Government Area. The lawmaker made the appeal after heavily armed bandits reportedly invaded farmlands […]
Residents of Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State were thrown into grief on Wednesday after a deadly attack on Government Secondary School claimed the lives of three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when a large group of armed bandits reportedly stormed […]
A security breach was recorded at the Nigerian Immigration Service office along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway in Ogbomoso on Tuesday night after suspected armed men reportedly stormed the facility late. Information gathered revealed that the incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. near the NNPC filling station, where the armed men allegedly gained access to the premises and […]
Family of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed that his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul, we’re kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This is contained in a Statement issued by […]
Residents of Ede town Osun State were thrown into panic following a deadly attack linked to suspected cult activities, which claimed the life of an unidentified man at a student residence on Tuesday night. The incident reportedly occurred at an off-campus apartment occupied by students, where armed attackers allegedly invaded the building and assaulted several […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice A.I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa, Abuja, over alleged impersonation and fraudulent activities linked to the commission. Mustapha was brought before the court on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation, misrepresentation and alleged involvement in defrauding […]
Residents of Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State have been thrown into shock following the arrest of a teacher and choir master, Nathaniel Baiyegun, over the alleged abduction and killing of a 16-year-old secondary school student preparing for her WAEC examinations. The State Police Command explained that the 30-year-old suspect purportedly deceived […]
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the number of pupils abducted in Ahoro Esinele Community Oriire Local Government is yet to be ascertained,promising to ensure the safe release of all victims. The governor stated this after a security review meeting held with security advisers and service commanders, saying the government was working tirelessly to […]
The Nigeria Police, Ekiti State Command has arrested 11 suspected political thugs in Ikun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of the State, ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the House of Representatives Aspirants scheduled for Saturday, May 16 2026. Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye while addressing Journalists said, the arrest followed […]
Tragedy struck the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State early Friday morning as suspected bandits launched a violent invasion, abducting an unknown number of students and staff members of a secondary school in Ahoro-Esinele community. Local sources confirm that at least one person, identified as a staff member, was shot dead during the daring […]
