SARS operatives helped Ogologo escape custody, police source
Six years after #EndSARS, police say SARS operatives intentionally freed armed robber Adeniyi Ajayi (Ogologo) to spike crime in Lagos, before his 2025 rearrest.
Category : Security
Blended Garlic Turning Green Is Natural, Not Fake
Ruth Kadiri raised concerns about fake food products after her blended garlic turned green, but the unusual colour can actually be caused by a natural chemical reaction.
NYSC Mum: We Paid N6m Ransom, Demand Was N50m
A mother of a freed NYSC member reveals her family paid N6 million ransom after kidnappers slashed the initial N50 million per victim demand. The victims were rescued on October 7, 2026.
NDC Slams Tinubu Govt as ABU Hikes Fees to N298,000
NDC criticizes ABU Zaria's fee hike to N298,000, linking it to Tinubu's policies, and urges Nigerians to get PVCs for 2027.
Gunmen Kill Ex-Berom Youth Leader, Injure 2 in Plateau
Gunmen killed former Berom Youth Moulders-Association chairman Rwas Paul Danladi on Wednesday in Plateau State, with two others injured in separate attacks.
Woman Held in Kirikiri Despite N3m Bail in Okoya Cyberstalking Case
Ifeoma Nwafor, 35, remains in Kirikiri prison after a Federal High Court granted her N3 million bail in a cyberstalking case involving Shade Okoya. She must meet strict conditions before release.
AAU Lecturer Dies in Edo Hotel, Police Arrest 3 Suspects
Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, died in a hotel room in Edo State after an alleged sexual encounter. Police arrested three, including the hotel owner and the sex worker.
Ogun Police Arrest Prophet's Son Over N18m Facebook Scam
Ogun State Police arrest Adewale Ogoemi Arojah for allegedly cloning Prophet Muyiwa Akogun's Facebook profile to defraud victims of over N18 million in fake prophecies and prayers.
NLC strike shuts Abuja public schools over promotions
NLC FCT Council begins indefinite strike, shutting public schools in Abuja, over vacancy-based teacher promotions and welfare demands.
Man on trial for killing three collapses, dies in Bayelsa court
Bethlehem Nwanlia, 50, standing trial for the murder of three people in Bayelsa, collapsed and died at the High Court in Yenagoa after judgment was adjourned to 27 October 2026.
NAF Helicopter Precautionary Landing on Benue Farmland
Nigerian Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing on Benue farmland after a combat mission, two days after the Ondo plane crash that killed 32.
Matthew Uwuigbe: AAU lecturer who died in Ekpoma hotel
Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, died in an Ekpoma hotel after an encounter with a 21-year-old woman, prompting a police investigation.
NAF Crash Victim Isa Adeshina Dies 9 Days After Best Cadet Win
Flying Officer Isa Adeshina, best graduating cadet of Branch Commission Course 3, died in NAF ATR-42 crash nine days after commission.
Man arrested for writing FCTA exam for father in Abuja
A 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, was arrested in Abuja for allegedly writing an FCTA promotion exam for his sick father, Musa Mohammed, an FCT Fire Service employee. Both were handed to police.
NAF 931 Crash: Grieving Lady Mourns Partner, NYSC Graduate Among Victims
A woman mourns her partner lost in the NAF 931 crash, as an NYSC-bound graduate also perishes. Nigerian Navy deploys sonar to locate the submerged aircraft.
Four critically injured in Lagos container truck crash
Four people were critically injured after a container truck lost control and crashed into a bus, two trucks and nine motorcycles at Mile 2, Lagos, LASTMA said.
Passenger dies after trying to open Kenya Airways door mid-flight
A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos died after attempting to open the plane door mid-flight. The man claimed he was mentally unstable and wanted to die.
NAF Crash: Obidient Activist Names 5 Victims She Knew
Serah Ibrahim, an Obidient figure, names five friends among the 25 dead in the Ondo NAF crash, sharing personal tributes and grief.
20 Abducted NYSC Members, Civilian Rescued in Imo
Security agencies rescued 20 prospective NYSC members and a civilian abducted in Imo State. The joint operation by military, DSS, and police freed all 21 victims, now receiving medical care.
Former ASUU Chairman Prof. Idenyi Dies of Throat Cancer
Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, former ASUU chairman at EBSU and ex-FADLU VC, died of throat cancer on October 3, 2026. The Igboesa General Assembly mourned him as a rare gem, while a stakeholder raised concerns over his healthcare and alleged suspension.
Ngozi Ezeonu Calls Out Fake Drug Sellers, Urges NAFDAC Action
Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu urges fake drug sellers to stop risking lives and calls on NAFDAC, SON, FCCPC to strengthen enforcement amid public dispute.
FCT Workers Begin Indefinite Strike as NLC Ultimatum Expires
The NLC FCT Council has declared an indefinite strike from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after a seven-day ultimatum to Minister Nyesom Wike expired. Teachers' disputes, including vacancy conditions and redeployment issues, remain unresolved.
Texas mother charged after stabbing husband and two children
Holly Leeann Flores, 37, faces attempted capital murder charges after allegedly stabbing her husband and two young children in Northlake, Texas, on October 6.
Passenger Dies on Kenya Airways Flight to Lagos; Police Investigate
A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos died shortly before landing. Police are investigating after the passenger was restrained mid-flight.
NAF ATR-42 Crash: 3 Pilots Whose Stories Touched Many
Three Nigerian Air Force pilots died in the October 5, 2026 ATR-42 crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. One had married just 16 days earlier; another was commissioned only nine days before the tragedy.
Christa Pike Survives Failed Execution, Regains Consciousness
Christa Pike, 50, is conscious and speaking after surviving two lethal injections in Tennessee on September 30, 2026. The failed execution has prompted a state review and suspension of executions for the rest of 2026.
PH Refinery Workers Threaten Shutdown Over Unpaid Salaries
Support staff at Port Harcourt Refining Company blocked the refinery entrance on October 6, 2026, over seven months of unpaid salaries, demanding implementation of an approved pay structure within 48 hours.
Bandits Abduct Pregnant Woman, Baby, 2 Others in Kaduna Estate
Four people, including a pregnant woman and a six-month-old baby, were kidnapped from Alrahus Estate in Kaduna's Millennium City late Monday night, sparking panic among residents.
Gunmen Kidnap 90-Year-Old Father of ADC Candidate in Benin
Gunmen kidnapped 90-year-old Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen, father of the ADC Edo South senatorial candidate, from his Amagba home in Benin City. Edo officials condemned the act and ordered security forces to secure his release.
Murder Suspect Dies in Bayelsa Court Holding Area
Bethlehem Nwanlia, 50, a murder suspect on trial in Bayelsa, collapsed and died in the court's holding area after his case was adjourned. The Bayelsa judiciary confirmed the incident, and his body was deposited at the Federal Medical Centre.
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