TCN Announces 7-Hour Power Outage in Abuja, Lists Areas
TCN schedules a 7-hour power outage in Abuja for maintenance on April 12, 2025, from 9am to 4pm, affecting Mpape, Maitama, Life Camp, and other areas.
Category : Security
Pastor files for divorce, wife accuses him of impregnating teen
A pastor seeking divorce in Ibadan court alleges wife brandished cutlass at him in church; wife counters claiming he impregnated an 18-year-old congregant.
Life imprisonment for r@ping minor in Akwa Ibom
Justice Ini-Abasi Udobong of the Akwa Ibom State High Court sentenced Israel Emmanuel Jacob to life imprisonment for r@ping a 13-year-old minor, after the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Bandits kill village head, son, four others in Sokoto
Bandits killed the Village Head of Kulodo in Sokoto State, his eldest son, and four others during Asr prayer on Friday, also rustling livestock and looting valuables.
Gunmen kill retired Army officer, abduct woman in Nasarawa
Suspected gunmen killed a retired Army officer and abducted a woman during an attack on a community bordering the FCT in Nasarawa State early Friday.
Kebbi Hisbah raids hotel, arrests 25 for immoral acts
Kebbi Hisbah Board operatives raided a hotel in Argungu, arresting 25 youths—12 males and 13 females—for alleged immoral activities, as confirmed by Director Sirajo Kamba.
Lagos demolishes Article Complex, 14-day ultimatum for tests
Lagos State Government orders demolition of Article Shopping Complex in Satellite Town and gives 14-day ultimatum for structural tests at Agric and Coker markets.
Emefiele not beneficiary of $6.23m CBN withdrawal, court hears
A prosecution witness in the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele testified that he did not benefit from the alleged fraudulent $6.23 million cash withdrawal from a CBN vault in February 2023.
US Withdraws Most Troops from Nigeria After Terror Op
AFRICOM commander says US has withdrawn most troops deployed to Nigeria for counterterrorism, but will continue intelligence sharing and security cooperation.
Nigeria kills 1,597 terrorists, rescues 1,516 hostages in H1
Nigeria's military killed 1,597 terrorists and rescued 1,516 hostages in 14,221 operations in H1 2026. Police, NDLEA, Customs, EFCC also reported major gains.
WHO Declares Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Over
The WHO has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship over after the last contact completed quarantine and tested negative, with no new cases since May 25.
Inside the Fake Nigerian Agency: Staff Posted, No Work Assigned
Three civil servants deployed to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council say they had no work for months, as the government charges its alleged DG with forgery.
Court orders final forfeiture of N150m linked to lawmaker Mutu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to Nigerian lawmaker Nicholas Mutu to the federal government, the EFCC said.
Fire at Lagos Oil Terminal Contained, No Casualties
A fire at Bono Energy Terminal in Apapa, Lagos, involving a 5-million-litre AGO tank, was contained by emergency responders with no casualties. Cause under investigation.
Police release man after he mentions VeryDarkMan's name
A Facebook user, Livinus Nwosu, says police in Benin released him after he mentioned social media personality VeryDarkMan, despite initially detaining him over his vehicle's tinted permit.
Anambra, Abia Vow Peaceful Resolution of Boundary Disputes
Anambra and Abia states commit to peaceful resolution of lingering boundary disputes, with NBC reporting 15 km of 23 km boundary traced and provisional demarcation completed.
Enugu Residents Alarmed Over Homeless Children at Motor Parks
Enugu State residents and security stakeholders express alarm over rising numbers of homeless children and destitute persons at motor parks, citing security concerns and criminal activity.
Court Orders Police to Prosecute Officer for Killing
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the prosecution of a police sergeant for killing a truck driver and imam in Osun State, awarding N200 million in damages to the victim's widow.
CFIA Recalls Ola-Ola Pounded Yam Over Undeclared Milk
The CFIA recalled Ola-Ola Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT due to undeclared milk, posing serious allergy risks. No reactions reported yet.
House Proposes Special Court for Oil Thieves
Nigeria's House of Representatives committee proposes a special court and tougher laws to combat crude oil theft, citing outdated penalties and judicial delays that have emboldened criminal networks.
Journalist Stanley Ugagbe Abducted in Abuja, CPJ Links to CBN Probe
Stanley Ugagbe, a journalist with Secrets Reporters, was abducted from his Abuja home on Wednesday. The Committee to Protect Journalists links his disappearance to a recent investigation into a CBN deputy governor's alleged hidden assets.
Saraki Appeals Kwara High Court Ruling in Defamation Case
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has directed his lawyers to appeal a Kwara High Court ruling that rejected his objection to its jurisdiction in a criminal defamation case filed by Governor AbdulRazaq.
Former Benue SSG David Salifu Dies from Gunshot Injuries
David Salifu, former Secretary to the Benue State Government, died from gunshot wounds sustained in a bandit attack on the Wukari-Zaki Biam road in Taraba State. He was shot by suspected kidnappers while travelling from Wukari to Makurdi.
Landlord Removes Roof Over Expired Rent, Tenant Alleges
A viral video shows a woman accusing her landlord of removing her apartment roof after rent expired, sparking debate on tenant rights and legal consequences.
EFCC Arraigns Brothers Over Multiple Land Sales Fraud in Rivers
The EFCC arraigned two brothers in Port Harcourt for allegedly defrauding a buyer of N3.2 million by selling the same parcels of land to multiple people.
Delta Police Arrest Man for Faking Own Kidnap, Rescue Baby
Delta State police arrested a 22-year-old man for staging his own kidnapping and demanding N25 million ransom. They also rescued a two-week-old baby from traffickers and arrested two for spreading false crash reports online.
IPI Nigeria Condemns Abduction of Journalist Stanley Ugagbe
IPI Nigeria condemns the abduction of journalist Stanley Ugagbe by security operatives after an investigative report. His whereabouts remain unknown as calls for his release grow.
Ekiti Police Rescue Abducted CAC Worshippers
Ekiti State police rescue 14 abducted CAC worshippers after coordinated operation; ransom reduced from N1bn to N50m, community paid N10.5m.
Man Arrested for Threatening Traditional Ruler in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom State arrested 42-year-old Bassey Udo Idiong for allegedly threatening to shoot a traditional ruler with a locally made pistol in Essien Udim LGA.
Man remanded in Owerri prison for nude photos blackmail
A magistrate court in Owerri remanded 28-year-old Uzochukwu Ikenna Wisdom for allegedly sharing nude videos of women on Facebook and TikTok and blackmailing them.
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