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Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition

Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.

Two Dead in Sagamu-Benin Expressway Crash

Two persons have died in a fatal head-on collision involving a bus and a truck on the Sagamu-Benin expressway in Ogun State. TRACE confirms the driver caused the crash by driving against traffic.

Military Jet Crash in Niger: NAF Explains Incident

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed shortly after take-off from Kainji Base. Both pilots ejected safely, steering the aircraft away from populated areas. An investigation is underway.

Body of 65-year-old man found in Ibadan well

Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.

Truck Brake Fails, Kills Police Officer in Abuja

A police officer died and another was injured after a mixer truck lost control in Abuja's Central Area. The FCT Police Command has arrested the driver and launched an investigation.

Police Officer Killed in Abuja Road Accident

A Federal Capital Territory Police officer died, and another was injured in a crash involving a mixer truck on Sani Abacha Expressway. The driver is in custody as investigations continue.

Multiple Accident Claims Two Lives in Enugu

FRSC confirms two fatalities and nine injuries in a major pile-up involving 11 vehicles on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. Rescue operations coordinated by multiple agencies.

Full Scholarship for Rescued Niger, Kebbi Students

An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.

Two Pastors Arrested in Niger Child Trafficking Ring

Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.

4 Dead, 17 Injured in Katsina Triple Road Crashes

Four people died and 17 were injured in three separate road accidents in Katsina State. Governor Dikko Radda and Deputy Governor Lawal Farouk Jobe were involved in the incidents. Read the full report.

Niger Puts Nationalized Uranium on International Market

Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.

20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack

Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.

5 killed in Ogun truck-tricycle collision

Tragic road accidents in Ogun State claim 5 lives, leave 3 injured. TRACE and FRSC officials detail the separate incidents along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Sango-Ijoko Road. Stay informed about road safety measures.

DJ Chicken Faces Prosecution for Road Accidents

Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.

50 Abducted Niger Pupils Escape, Names Released

Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private School in Niger State have escaped captivity. Bishop Bulus Yohanna confirms 253 children and 12 staff remain held. Read the full list of names.

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