Nigeria Police Kill Kidnap Kingpin, Rescue Victim in Kebbi
Kebbi State Police killed a kidnapping gang leader and rescued an abducted resident in Bagudo LGA. Another suspect was arrested, and a pistol was recovered.
Category : Security
Bauchi Lawmaker Wanzam Zaki Dies After Brief Illness
Hon. Wanzam Mohammed Zaki, a Bauchi State House of Assembly member, has died after a brief illness, confirmed by the Speaker and Governor.
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Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Priests Over Insecurity
Oba Ewuare II of Benin has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an emergency meeting on June 23 at the palace to address worsening insecurity in Edo State, including kidnapping and violent crime.
Abia State Launches Grassroots Flood Sensitisation Campaign
Abia State intensifies flood preparedness with grassroots sensitisation, targeting 27 high-risk states per NIHSA and NiMet predictions, aiming to reduce disaster impact.
Police Arrest Three over Cultism, Armed Robbery in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest three suspects for cultism and armed robbery, recover stolen motorcycle and generator parts worth ₦650,000.
Al Jazeera Journalist Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza
Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp. Israel claims he was a Hamas operative but provided no evidence.
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband's Infidelity and Abuse
Idiah petitions Oyo court to dissolve her marriage to Olalekan, citing infidelity, domestic violence, and neglect of their six children.
Two teenage ISWAP family members surrender in Borno
Two teenage girls, aged 16 and 14, surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Borno, citing sustained military pressure and lack of basic necessities in ISWAP camps.
Kwara police arrest eight suspected cultists including three women
Kwara police arrested eight suspected cultists, including three women, and recovered firearms in Ilorin after a deadly cult clash killed four.
HOSCON Alleges Sabotage of Tantita Operations, Urges Tinubu to Act
HOSCON alleges that Tantita Security staff and subcontractors have not been paid for four months, warning of industrial unrest and sabotage by cabals within NNPC.
Nigeria Moves to Secure Borders as Experts Demand Reforms
Security experts and stakeholders call for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria's border security, recommending delimitation of boundaries and enhanced inter-agency coordination.
NDLEA Busts Elderly Drug Ring, Seizes Tonnes of Illicit Drugs
NDLEA arrests 84-year-old and 75-year-old for supplying drugs to students in Umuahia, seizes tonnes of cannabis, opioids, and synthetic cannabinoids nationwide.
NNPC Warns Public About Fake Recruitment Scams
NNPC Ltd warns Nigerians against fraudulent job offers, stating it is not currently recruiting. Scammers demand payments for non-existent positions.
Zamfara Gov Commends Troops for Recovering Rustled Cattle
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State praises security forces for recovering 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits in Gummi Local Government Area.
Gunmen kill pregnant woman, young man in Plateau community
Gunmen killed a pregnant woman and a young man in Dyan community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. The Berom Youth Moulders Association condemned the attack as gruesome and unacceptable.
OPM Offers Succour to South Africa Returnees in Nigeria
Omega Power Ministries (OPM) provides housing, food, and school enrollment for 15 Nigerian returnees from South Africa who lost their livelihoods in xenophobic attacks.
Conflicting Claims Trail Enugu North Senatorial By-Election
PDP candidate Nestor Ezeme alleges violence and manipulation, while CRPP calls Enugu North by-election largely peaceful and accuses PDP of forged tags.
Declare Emergency on Insecurity, Makarfi Tells FG
Former Kaduna Governor Ahmed Makarfi urges FG to declare a national emergency on insecurity, arguing that restoring security is the surest path to reviving Nigeria's economy.
2 Soldiers Killed as Military Vehicle Hits IED in Sokoto
Two Nigerian soldiers were killed and several injured when a military vehicle struck an IED on the Isa-Bargaja road in Sokoto State while responding to a bandit attack on Bargaja community.
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash
Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who founded Ubisoft in 1986, died in a plane crash near La Baule-Escoublac Airport in France. He was 65.
Nigeria Police Reaffirm: Bail Is Free, Report Extortion
The Nigerian Police Force reminds citizens that bail is free under the law. No officer can demand money for releasing suspects in bailable offences. Report extortion via 080-570-00001.
Anambra Police Foil Attempt to Sell Newborn Baby
Anambra police foil alleged attempt by a 21-year-old mother to sell her newborn baby in Igbariam; mother and child reunited with family.
Nigerian Woman Shows Scar on Ear from Ex-Husband's Threat
Gladys Akibhor, a Nigerian single mother, reveals a permanent scar on her left ear from her ex-husband who allegedly cut it after threatening to give her a mark she'd never forget.
Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Ondo Businesswoman
Suspected kidnappers have demanded N100 million ransom for the release of Mrs Morenike Falona, a 35-year-old businesswoman abducted from her home in Ode-Irele, Ondo State.
Plateau boy rescued after over two months in captivity
Troops rescued Yahaya Uddido, abducted on April 9, 2026, in Kanam LGA, after sustained non-kinetic engagements with community leaders led to his release on June 18.
Otti Bans Okada in Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia Metropolises
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved a ban on commercial motorcycle operations in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia metropolises effective June 22, 2026, to enhance security and public transportation.
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Police: Bail Is Free, Report Extortion at 080-570-00001
The Nigerian police reiterate that bail is free and illegal to pay for, urging citizens to report extortion at 080-570-00001 amid widespread scepticism.
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Edo kidnap suspect: We rented guns from community security chief
Edo kidnap suspect Marvellous Isaac confesses his gang rented firearms from a community security chief during an ₦8m abduction in Benin City. Police recover cash, weapons, and arrest suspects.
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Oyo kidnap: Victims freed after Sunday Igboho's two-hour ultimatum
A kidnapped family including a pregnant woman has regained freedom in Igboho, Oyo State, hours after Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their release.
Sunday Igboho Ultimatum Frees Kidnapped Family in Oyo
Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to kidnappers in Oyo State, leading to the release of an abducted family including a pregnant woman, sparking celebrations in Igboho community.
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