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Senate has urged Federal Government to assist the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to pay compensation for the family of a two-year-old boy killed by a stray bullet fired by NDLEA operatives in Asaba, Delta. This followed the presentation of report of Committee on Ethics ,Code of Conducts and Public Petition at plenary on ...
By Matthew Denis The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed the interception of a 40-foot container loaded with 10,603 donkey genitals of along the Kaduna–Abuja expressway. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada who represented the CG Customs, Adeniyi Bashir stated this during the official handover of the seized items ...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, fixed Sept. 29 for judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) against Prof. Pat Utomi over his alleged plan to establish what he called, “a shadow government” in the country. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after DSS’ counsel Akinkolu Kehinde, SAN; ...
...Reinforces pledge to justice The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday, 9 July, formally commenced Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials for terrorism suspects, reaffirming its dedication to tackling terrorism and enhancing the nation's criminal justice system. In a statement issued by the Strategic Communications Department of the Office of the National Security Adviser ...
Troops of 7 Division, Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai have successfully carried out a clearance operation targeting known Boko Haram (JAS) terrorist hideouts in Tangalanga and Bula Marwa, Borno State. The operation, which took place on 7 July 2025, was based on reliable intelligence reports indicating the presence and movement of terrorist elements within the ...
Residents of Ekwulobia and Oko in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State were thrown into panic on Wednesday when gunmen launched a broad-daylight assault, killing at least two people and setting fire to vehicles during a violent confrontation with security forces. The attack began at approximately 8 a.m., with the assailants, armed with sophisticated ...
A violent clash broke out on Monday between suspected bandits and members of the Miyetti Allah Vigilante group in Odare Forest, near Kukawa village in Dengi District, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, stating that the firefight occurred ...
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has categorically denied social media claims suggesting that Cynthia Chukwundah, the woman accused of setting her boyfriend ablaze in the Choba community, is a student of the institution. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr Sam Kpenu, Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations at UNIPORT, described the reports ...
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has remanded a 30-year-old man, Usman Adamu, in Agodi Correctional Facility over allegations of terrorism and kidnapping. Adamu, who pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS), was ordered by Justice Nkeonye Maha to remain in custody pending the ...
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist and recovered an English-made pistol during a midnight patrol in Lafia, the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday. He disclosed that officers from Ombi 1 Division intercepted the suspect near the A.A Rano ...
A tragic incident rocked the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) community on Monday, as a pregnant 300-level student, identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly set her 32-year-old boyfriend, Sunny Amadi, on fire following a domestic altercation. The incident occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street in Choba, Rivers State, sending shockwaves through the university town and leaving ...
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly stealing goods from a truck transporting consignments out of Lagos. According to a statement posted on the squad’s official X handle (@rrsLagos767) on Tuesday, the suspect was apprehended at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Saturday while ...
Nigerian Armed Forces, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, have rescued six abducted individuals and recovered herds of stolen cattle during a coordinated operation in Kebbi State. The Director of Security in the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, stating that the victims and stolen livestock originated from ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled a large-scale illegal operation in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, seizing counterfeit chemicals, expired food flavourings, fertilisers, and repackaged raw materials valued at over ₦1 billion. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the agency’s Deputy Director of Public ...
The Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan has arraigned a man, Mohammed Assan, for allegedly stealing household items valued at N232,500. Assan appeared before the court on Tuesday on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful entry, and theft. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Presiding over the matter, Court President Mrs S.M. ...
By Matthew Denis The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against illicit financial flows with the interception of over N653 million worth of undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). In a statement signed by Abdullahi Maiwada Spokesman of NCS on Tuesday ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a massive illegal operation involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilisers, and repackaged raw materials in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, led to the arrest of three suspects and the sealing of three warehouses. Director ...
...DSS arraigns suspect over abduction of teenager...Court adjourns for presentation of facts and judgment A 28-year-old man, David Abiodun, has pleaded guilty before the Federal High Court in Ibadan to the kidnapping of 17-year-old Divine Ayeni, a student of the University of Ibadan. Abiodun entered his plea on Monday after being arraigned on a two-count ...
A 23-year-old man, Eludoyin Idowu, has been arraigned before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa pods valued at N1.1 million from a farm in Osun State. According to the police prosecutor, ASP Abdullahi Emmanuel, the defendant was said to have unlawfully entered the cocoa farm of one Samuel Eze at Ilesanmi Village, Ile-Ife, ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has issued a stern warning to cult groups and secret societies, cautioning them against holding meetings or engaging in any activities that could endanger the peace and security of the state. Commander of the Corps, Chief (Dr) Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, restated the Corps’ unwavering resolve to ...
...Court adjourns case to Sep 24 for arraignment The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has granted approval for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to proceed with the prosecution of former Senator for Anambra South, Andy Uba, in connection with an alleged N400 million fraud linked to a fraudulent Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appointment scheme. ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned two operators of the controversial Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) on allegations of running an unlicensed investment scheme that allegedly defrauded unsuspecting investors of over $1 billion. The defendants, Awerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, were brought before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, arraigned two of the detained Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)’s operators at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants; Awerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, were arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar on allegations bordering on illegal financial operations and unlicensed investment activities. They were arraigned on amended ...
