Expert Proposes Unified School Safety Code to End Abductions
Dr Bisi Akin-Alabi calls for a legally binding national school safety policy to prevent kidnappings, proposing reinforced walls, solar alarms, and community intel.
Category : Security
Woman Jailed 45 Years for Trafficking Minor to Benin
A Federal High Court in Abeokuta sentenced Eniola Boluwatife Adedeji to 45 years for trafficking a minor to Cotonou for sexual exploitation. NAPTIP secured the conviction.
Doctor arrested for selling baby for N2.5m in Lagos
Lagos police arrest a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant, and two others for conspiring to sell a newborn baby for N2.5 million. The mother received only N700,000.
Police arrest six in Ogun raids, recover guns, ammunition
Ogun State Police arrest six suspects in coordinated raids, recover firearms and stolen generators. Also, 10 Cameroonians nabbed for visa fraud and human trafficking in Lagos.
Elye Wahi Arrested Over Match-Fixing Allegations
Cote d'Ivoire striker Elye Wahi was arrested in France on suspicion of match-fixing, including deliberately earning a yellow card, ahead of the World Cup.
EFCC Witness: Yahaya Bello Not Linked to Abuja Properties
An EFCC witness testified that former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in purchasing five Abuja properties under scrutiny in his money laundering trial.
Kwara, Saraki Clash Over Defamation Suit, Governance
Kwara State sues ex-governor Saraki for defaming Governor Abdulrazaq. Saraki calls it harassment, urges focus on insecurity and kidnappings instead.
CAI Rejects Oyo School Reopening Over Abductions
The Coalition Against Insecurity in Oyo State rejects plans to reopen public schools until abducted teachers and students are safely rescued, urging security measures.
Okpebholo: Rising Kidnappings Linked to Criminal Recruits
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo attributes rising kidnappings to criminal recruits from other states, aided by local collaborators. He also deploys forest guards to secure farmlands.
Nigerian Man Held for Alleged Murder of Libyan Boss
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Benghazi, Libya, for allegedly stabbing his Libyan employer to death and hiding the body in a groundwater tank.
Man jailed for storing human waste outside home in Kano
A Kano court sentenced Mohammed Saidu to 14 days in prison and fined him ₦100,000 for storing bags of human faeces outside his home, causing a health hazard.
School Guard Arrested for Defiling 10-Year-Old in Kebbi
Kebbi State Police arrest a 36-year-old security guard for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl at an Islamiyya school in Jega LGA. The suspect faces prosecution.
Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Plateau ambush
Gunmen killed the District Head of Gwande in Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, HRH Saf Samuel Alaket, in an ambush on Tuesday evening. He died from injuries.
EFCC Arrests Prophet Over N70m Church Fraud
EFCC arrests self-acclaimed Prophet Sunday Koboko for allegedly defrauding church members of N70.3 million through fake spiritual investments and products.
District Head Killed in Plateau Ambush, Community Mourns
Saf Samuel Alaket, district head of Gwande in Plateau State, was assassinated by suspected gunmen in an ambush while returning from a council meeting. The community mourns as police remain silent.
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Remi Tinubu gives ₦100m grant to Benue women, opens ICT centre
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu empowers 2,000 Benue women with ₦100m grant and unveils new ICT centre in partnership with NITDA to boost digital skills.
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Katsina Shuts POS Centres, Bans Jerrycan Fuel Sales to Combat Banditry
Katsina State has shut down POS centres in two LGAs, banned fuel sales in jerrycans statewide, and restricted motorcycles to cut off bandit funding, fuel supplies, and mobility.
Oborevwori Approves Police HQs in All 25 Delta LGAs
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approves divisional police headquarters in all 25 LGAs to boost security and prepare for state police, announced at the 2026 Security Summit in Asaba.
London Court Acquits Ex-Minister Diezani of Bribery
A London court has acquitted former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all bribery charges, citing lack of evidence after a lengthy trial.
Okpebholo Links Edo Kidnappings to Outside Criminal Recruits
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo says rising kidnappings are fueled by criminals recruited from other states, with local collaborators handing victims to hired gangs.
NFSS Officer Alleges Police Misconduct in Delta Video
An NFSS officer claims Delta police officers unlawfully tried to confiscate his knife and camera, ignoring a court order allowing recording, as seen in a video.
Kebbi Police Arrest 13 Suspects in FRSC Killings
Kebbi State Police Command arrests 13 suspects linked to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and illegal firearms. Suspects include alleged killers of three FRSC personnel.
AGF Urged to Probe Passport Issuance to Suspect in Land Case
INAHURAT calls for investigation into alleged breach of court order after a suspect in a land fraud case was reportedly issued a new passport despite travel restrictions.
Katsina Bans Jerrycan Fuel Sales, Shuts POS Centres
Governor Dikko Radda announces new security measures in Katsina State, banning jerrycan fuel sales, shutting POS and phone-charging centres, and prohibiting motorcycles in two LGAs to combat banditry.
Army Renovates 81 Battalion HQ, CO's Residence in Ibadan
The Nigerian Army has renovated and commissioned the 81 Battalion headquarters and commanding officer's residence at Mokola Barracks, Ibadan, enhancing troop welfare and operational efficiency.
FUPRE student stabbed to death by brother over slippers
A 100-level student of FUPRE died after being allegedly stabbed by his elder brother during a hostel dispute over bathroom slippers. The suspect fled.
Ribadu, Service Chiefs to Attend NUJ Security Summit
NSA Nuhu Ribadu and service chiefs will participate in the NUJ National Security Summit to strengthen media-security collaboration in addressing Nigeria's security challenges.
FIDA Rescues Baby Abandoned in Rivers Shrine by Grandfather
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Rivers State branch, rescued a two-week-old infant abandoned at a shrine in Abua by his grandfather. The baby is now receiving medical care.
2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast Star Arrested for Match Fixing
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was arrested by French police before the 2026 World Cup over alleged spot-fixing. He has not been charged and remains eligible to play.
Suspect arrested for beheading baby in Ondo
Ondo police arrest suspect in gruesome killing of 18-month-old girl at Agoti Farm Settlement. Father recounts tragedy as investigation continues.
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