Peter Obi Threatens N5 Billion Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo
Peter Obi, 2027 NDC presidential candidate, threatens N5 billion defamation lawsuit against former ally Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged bribery claims on Channels TV.
Category : Security
Driver dies in Lagos-Apapa crash, LASTMA confirms
A commercial minibus driver died instantly in a collision with a Toyota Tundra on the Lagos-Apapa Expressway. LASTMA officials responded, cleared the scene, and handed over vehicles to police for investigation.
US, Iran trade strikes after Apache downing near Hormuz
The US and Iran exchanged retaliatory strikes on Tuesday night after an American Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions.
Lagos Orders Hospitality Venues to Enhance Hygiene Over Ebola
Lagos State Safety Commission directs hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants to strengthen hygiene measures as precaution against Ebola, though no case confirmed in Nigeria.
Leaked SSS Report Warns of School Abductions in Edo
A leaked SSS intelligence report warns of planned mass abduction of schoolchildren in Edo State, prompting closure of three schools in Akoko-Edo LGA.
First batch of 268 returnees from South Africa arrives today
Nigeria evacuates 268 citizens from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks. Minister Sola Enikanolaiye to receive returnees at Lagos airport.
Insecurity: State Police Push Intensifies Amid Self-Defence Calls
Nigeria's insecurity crisis deepens as Northern Elders Forum demands emergency, Afenifere urges self-defence, and experts back state police with calls for fast-tracked reforms.
Four Nigerians Die in Ethiopian Prisons, FG Repatriates 100
Four Nigerian prisoners died in Ethiopian jails as Nigeria finalizes a transfer agreement to repatriate over 100 inmates. Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu announced the tragic deaths during negotiations.
NSIB Recovers Key Evidence in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has recovered major evidence from the Warri-Itakpe train derailment, with five dead and 40 injured. Investigations are ongoing.
U.S. Revokes 600+ Visas in Birth Tourism Fraud Crackdown
The U.S. government revoked over 600 visas tied to birth tourism networks, targeting fraud in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa to protect citizenship integrity.
NDC Aspirant Petitions EFCC Over N20m Extortion Allegations
Ogochukwu Onyema, an NDC senatorial aspirant, petitions EFCC alleging extortion of N20 million by party screening committee members through coercion and false pretence.
Soldier Killed in Ogun Dredging Attack; Police Deny Banditry
Ogun Police dismiss banditry claims after attack on dredging site kills one soldier, injures another. Security reinforced, investigation ongoing.
PA Linked to Adelabu Family Kidnap, Police Say
Oyo State Police reveal a personal assistant to a member of Adelabu's family allegedly collaborated with kidnappers to abduct his sister and her two children in Ibadan.
Army Chief Tasks Media on Fake News, Information Warfare
COAS Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu urges media to combat misinformation, emphasizing strategic communication as a force multiplier for national security.
IGP Orders Tougher Crackdown on Kidnapping, Terrorism
IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu orders senior police officers to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven strategies against kidnapping, terrorism, and other crimes, with recent arrests and rescues highlighted.
First Batch of Nigerians Repatriated from SA to Arrive Lagos Thursday
The first batch of Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa will land in Lagos on Thursday morning via Air Peace, fully funded by the Federal Government.
EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over N69.15 Million Fraud
Social media personality Blessing CEO was arraigned by the EFCC at a Lagos court over alleged N69.15 million fraud, facing charges of obtaining money under false pretences and theft.
Kwara Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Arrest Seven
Kwara State Police dismantle kidnapping network, arrest seven suspects, recover AK-47 and pump-action gun in intelligence-led operations across Ilorin and surrounding areas.
FCT Police Kill Two Suspected Bandits in Abuja
FCT Police Command killed two suspected bandits in an operation led by CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, intensifying security across Abuja.
Gunmen Abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman
Gunmen have abducted the Vice Chairman of a Local Government Area in Osun State. Security agencies have launched a coordinated rescue operation.
Fire Scare Disrupts Senate Wing of National Assembly Complex
A brief fire outbreak caused panic in the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, with lawmakers and staff evacuated. No casualties were reported.
Lagos Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Armed Robbery Suspect
Lagos State Police arrest 22-year-old Odeshola Afeez for armed robbery and cultism, recovering a pistol and charms. Niger Police debunk false school attack reports.
Police Arrest Patent Medicine Dealer Over Murder in Calabar
Cross River State Police arrest a patent medicine dealer and another suspect over a murder in Afokang Community. Investigations continue as no corpse has been found.
Yoruba Group Faults S'West Governors, Urges Security Overhaul
Egbe Omo Yoruba North America criticizes South-West governors over rising abductions, including schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, demanding a comprehensive security overhaul.
Group Urges Collective Action After Rescue of 360 Abductees
PSNAFOSA congratulates Nigerian Army and Police on rescuing 360 captives in Borno and Adelabu's sister, urging collective action against insecurity.
Nine Students Injured in Ebonyi Hostel Attack
Nine students were injured after hoodlums attacked a female hostel at Ebonyi College of Health Science and Technology, stealing phones and cash. No students are missing.
Clearing Agent Jailed 3 Years, Forfeits 3 Vehicles
A Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced clearing agent Olisaemeka Okoli to three years imprisonment for importing 610.5kg of Cannabis indica, and ordered forfeiture of three vehicles.
Youth Nicotine Addiction Spreads in Nigeria Amid Weak Rules
Weak enforcement of tobacco laws fuels youth nicotine addiction in Nigeria, with vapes and e-cigarettes spreading rapidly among young people, raising health concerns.
ITUC-Africa Demands Rescue of Abducted Teachers, Students
ITUC-Africa calls for immediate rescue of abducted teachers and students in Oyo State, urging government action against rising insecurity and criminal networks.
Woman remanded in Kirikiri for child trafficking
A Lagos magistrate court remanded Martina Adebayo in Kirikiri Correctional Centre over alleged child trafficking, granting bail at N500,000 with two sureties.
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