Oyo Police Arrest Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Pistol, Drugs
Oyo State Police arrested suspected gun runner Hammed Lateef, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live ammunition, and illicit drugs during a stop-and-search in Ibadan.
Category : Security
Delta Police Demote Two Officers Over POS Extortion
The Delta State Police Command has demoted Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim after they were found guilty of extorting a motorist via a POS terminal at the 'C' Division Police Station in Asaba.
Ambulance Rescues Man Amid Seizure Fear in Akwa Ibom
A senior police officer praised Akwa Ibom's emergency ambulance service for rescuing a man who collapsed and convulsed, as bystanders feared epilepsy was contagious.
MC Oluomo: I'm Illiterate but My Children Are Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer
NURTW President MC Oluomo says his practical knowledge surpasses that of degree holders, and his children—a doctor, lawyer, and engineer—prove education matters.
Nigerian Army Rescues 44 Abducted Students in Oyo
The Nigerian Army rescued 44 schoolchildren and teachers abducted in May in Oyo State after a 56-day ordeal. The victims were handed over to Governor Seyi Makinde, with the military recounting a challenging ground operation.
NOA Urges Unity Against Insurgency, Commends Rescue
NOA calls for national unity against insurgency after successful rescue of abducted students in Oyo State, praising security forces' professionalism.
Oyo Headmaster Freed After Two Days in Captivity
Matthew Owoade, headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Oyo State, regained freedom on Monday evening after a coordinated security operation forced kidnappers to abandon him.
Makinde seeks UN probe into Oyo schoolchildren abduction
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde urges UN and international bodies to investigate the abduction of 39 schoolchildren and teachers, citing grave circumstances requiring independent scrutiny.
Court Gets Update on Missing Case File of Abducted Businessman
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja was told on Monday that the case file on police officers implicated in the 2017 disappearance of businessman John Anozie has been found, advancing a nine-year quest for justice.
Principal recounts 56-day ordeal with abducted pupils in Oyo
Principal Rachael Alamu recounts 56 days of captivity with over 40 abducted pupils and teachers, describing beatings, chaining, and the rescue that killed two teachers and several security operatives.
Kidnapped pupils forced to trek nightly in forest for 56 days
Principal Rachael Alamu recounts how kidnappers forced abducted pupils and teachers to trek nightly through forests for 56 days, fleeing security forces, before rescue.
Court: Journalist can protect sources unless case-linked
Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano ruled that journalists can protect their sources unless directly linked to the case, during a hearing on a cyberstalking suit against Ahmad Rabiu.
Nigeria military contradicts US claim on terror intelligence cache
Nigeria's military says electronic materials seized from terrorists were voluntarily given to the US, not captured by American forces, contradicting a top US official's claim.
Police Foil Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling in Katsina, Rescue Two Women
Katsina police foiled kidnapping and cattle rustling attempts in Kankia and Charanchi LGAs, rescuing two women unharmed and recovering all cattle.
Bandit Associate Sani Gets 20 Years for Concealing Danranmi
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani, an associate of notorious bandit Danranmi, to 20 years imprisonment for concealing information about the wanted arms supplier.
Benue Community Attacked: Residents Flee Suspected Herdsmen
Suspected armed herdsmen attacked Ondo community in Benue State, forcing residents to flee. This comes 48 hours after seven were killed in nearby villages.
Ekiti Man Arraigned Over Human Skull Possession
A 35-year-old man, Olarewaju Abiodun, was arraigned in an Ado-Ekiti court for allegedly possessing a human skull, with bail set at N200,000.
Fake Agency Scam: Adeniyi Adeyemi Misses Court Again
Adeniyi Adeyemi, charged with running a fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, failed to appear at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on Tuesday, July 14.
Kwara farmer found dead with hands tied, family seeks justice
Family of farmer Abdulazeez Abiodun, known as Kebe, appeals for investigation after his body was found tied and killed in a bush in Isanlu-Isin, Kwara State.
Headless body found on UNIJOS farmland sparks panic
Panic at University of Jos after a headless body was discovered on a farmland. The victim, a farmer, was not a student or staff. Police yet to comment.
Iran Army Vows to Prevent US Forceful Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Iran's army spokesperson warns that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened by war or American aggression, as tensions escalate with US attacks and threats.
Rivers man kills lover over infidelity allegation
Richard Emmanuel allegedly killed his lover Caroline Sunday after accusing her of infidelity in Eneka, Rivers State. Police confirm arrest and investigation.
Court orders arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi over fake council
The Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for Adeniyi Adeyemi's arrest after he failed to appear for arraignment on charges of running a fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.
Police Arrest Disowned PFIPC Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi
The Nigerian Police arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, disowned DG of the non-existent PFIPC, after a federal court issued a warrant for his failure to appear for arraignment on forgery and impersonation charges.
NURTW Lagos Official Toba Ajiboye Killed in Shooting
Toba Ajiboye, NURTW Lagos organising secretary, died after gunmen shot him on Ikorodu Road. Union chairman mourns 'loyal ally'; police yet to comment.
Police Arrest Alleged Fake Agency DG Adeniyi Adeyemi in Osun
Nigeria Police Force arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged fake PFIPC DG, from his Osun State hideout after a bench warrant was issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Mother, daughter, two others killed in Kaduna attack
A woman and her daughter were among four killed when gunmen attacked Katul Crossing Community in Kachia LGA, Kaduna State on Monday night.
FBI Warns Ahead of Argentina vs England Semifinal
The FBI has classified the Argentina vs England 2026 World Cup semifinal as the highest-risk match, citing historical tensions from the Falklands War and Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal.
Teen Girl Kills Five Family Members with Boyfriend
A 15-year-old girl and her 16-year-old boyfriend allegedly killed five family members and injured two others in East St. Louis, Illinois. The victims include her grandmother, aunt, cousin, and step-siblings.
Blogger remanded in Kuje prison for defaming CBN deputy governor
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered blogger Stanley Ugagbe remanded in Kuje Prison for allegedly cyberstalking and defaming CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro.
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