Police Kill 3 Bandits, Rescue 8 Kidnap Victims in Benue
Benue Police kill three suspected bandits in Ukum LGA and rescue eight kidnapped victims in Ogbadigbo LGA. Ten suspects arrested for various crimes.
Category : Security
11 Boko Haram Family Members Surrender in Borno
Eleven family members of Boko Haram terrorists, including five women and six children, surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State on June 24, 2026.
Ekiti Court Sentences Two Kidnappers to Death by Hanging
Two kidnappers were sentenced to death by hanging in Ekiti State for abducting a female youth corps member. Justice Ogunmoye praised DSS prosecutors for proving the case beyond doubt.
Epstein victims sue Les Wexner for enabling trafficking
Two women who allege Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted them as minors are suing former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner, accusing him of enabling Epstein's crimes.
Nigerian Army to Recruit 28,000 More Troops
Nigerian Army announces recruitment of 28,000 personnel to boost security, with new training depot at Amasiri Edda, as Chief of Army Staff stresses manpower and modern technology.
US Sanctions Rwandan Gold Refinery Over Congo Smuggling
The United States has sanctioned Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery and two executives for smuggling minerals from rebel-held areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Woman Found Dead by Roadside in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace recovered the body of an unidentified woman found by the roadside in Riyom LGA, Plateau State, on June 25, 2026. The body bore multiple injuries and was taken to General Hospital, Riyom mortuary pending identification.
Suspect arrested over assault on NAF personnel in Bauchi
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested Umar Farouq Saidu for assaulting a Nigerian Air Force airman in Bauchi State on June 25, 2026.
Court orders INEC to deregister Peter Obi’s NDC party
A Federal High Court in Lokoja vacated its earlier order registering the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, ruling that the Peace Movement Party (PMP) was a necessary party and that material facts were suppressed.
NAFDAC warns against banned Café de Paris Vodka Energy Drink
NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against the banned Café de Paris Vodka Energy Drink after Ghana seized about 140 boxes, citing serious health risks from mixing alcohol with stimulants.
Man beaten to pulp over false theft accusation in Anambra
A man was severely beaten in Onitsha, Anambra State after being falsely accused of stealing money, sparking concerns over jungle justice in Nigeria.
Bandits kill Kaduna woman, demand N2m for body release
Bandits abducted and killed Shafa'atu Ibrahim in Kaduna, demanding N2 million to release her body for burial, according to her brother Murtala.
Parents charged with murder after son dies weighing 114kg
Parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who died weighing 114kg face second-degree murder charges for neglect, despite having health insurance.
Lagos Police Arrest 21-Year-Old with Human Hand, Guns, and POS
Lagos police arrested 21-year-old Samson Onilewaji during a stop-and-search, recovering a suspected human hand, firearms, POS machine, and ATM cards linked to robbery.
Mother of four gets life for attempted murder of girl in Akwa Ibom
An Akwa Ibom High Court sentenced Uwakmfon Jonah, 36, to life imprisonment for attempting to murder a 12-year-old girl she lured from a market into a bush.
FCT police arrest suspect, recover stolen Toyota Hilux in Kaduna
FCT police arrested a suspect and recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux in Kaduna on June 20, 2026, using digital tracking technology after a swift operation.
Kebbi Police: Sai Malam Not Terrorist Group
Kebbi State Police confirm Sai Malam group is not designated as terrorists; investigating its resurgence in Argungu LGA with intelligence.
Bayelsa: Traditional ruler's son arrested for setting man on fire
Police in Bayelsa State have arrested the son of a traditional ruler for allegedly setting a young man ablaze over theft in Okodi Community, Ogbia LGA. The victim is hospitalized.
Hezbollah chief: Israel must unconditionally leave Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese land, citing US-Iran talks as a defeat for Washington and Israel.
NSCDC Arrests School Staff for Defiling 14-Year-Old in Kwara
The NSCDC in Kwara arrested a 43-year-old school staff member for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old pupil multiple times in his office, leading to pregnancy.
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Troops rescue 53 civilians, dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno
Nigerian soldiers of Operation HADIN KAI dismantled an ISWAP roadblock in Borno, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles in a swift counter-insurgency operation.
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Troops rescue eight kidnap victims from Plateau forest
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE rescued eight kidnap victims from Pandam Forest in Plateau State after a gun battle with abductors. Search for suspects continues.
Ajimobi's Brother Dies Hours After Remembrance Prayer
Teslim Ajimobi, younger brother of late Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi, died hours after the sixth remembrance prayer for the former governor in Ibadan.
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Baobab Bank distributes 500 reusable pads in Ilorin schools
Baobab Microfinance Bank completes Phase One of Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project in Ilorin, Kwara State, distributing 500 reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls to combat period poverty.
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Igboho's Team Injured in Gun Battle with Bandits in Oyo Park
Sunday Igboho's Iru Ekun security operatives were ambushed by suspected cross-border bandits in Old Oyo National Park, leaving several injured amid rising insecurity and recent school kidnappings.
Anambra Govt Arrests Pregnant Woman for Child Abuse
Anambra State Commissioner condemns severe child abuse case in Onitsha; suspect Aniagu Precious arrested for allegedly starving and assaulting a minor, causing tooth loss and collapse.
Saudi doctor gets life for deadly Magdeburg market attack
A Saudi psychiatrist was sentenced to life in prison for killing six people and injuring hundreds by ramming a car into a German Christmas market in December 2024.
12 Nigerians jailed in Germany over romance scam
A German court sentenced 12 members of a Nigerian romance scam ring to up to 8.5 years for defrauding victims via fake relationships and money laundering.
Before Photos of Collapsed Lagos Shopping Complex Surface
A resident, Esther Udoh, shared before photos of the three-storey shopping complex that collapsed in Lagos, killing eight and injuring 26.
Lagos Collapse Death Toll Rises to 9, 26 Rescued
Death toll from Lagos building collapse rises to nine with 26 rescued alive. LASEMA says rescue operations ongoing with heavy equipment.
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