The Ekiti State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation after two students and a hotel staff member died in a stampede during a post-convocation celebration at Emirate Hotel in Ikere-Ekiti.
Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a pastor, Asonye Isaiah, accused of abusing a 16-year-old girl after claiming she needed spiritual cleansing. The suspect admitted to the allegations during interrogation.
Suspected terrorists launched a deadly assault on Kaiama, Kwara State, killing multiple people including soldiers. The attack followed a threat letter and involved explosives and gunfire.
Nigeria and Türkiye have signed a landmark agreement to establish a major military training facility in Nigeria, enhancing defence cooperation through training, technology transfer, and joint operations.
Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old father, is accused of killing eight children in a domestic dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana. The shooting spanned three locations before police fatally shot him.
A Nigerian father of three, known as Herbert, was discovered deceased in his Thornaby apartment in the UK. His children found his body while their mother was away, amid reports of emotional and financial stress following his father's recent death in Niger
A man suspected of fatally shooting a woman in Amakama, Abia State, has been discovered dead in a bush three days after a community and police manhunt began. The suspect, a local vigilante, allegedly committed suicide to avoid arrest.
A Nigerian kingpin, Nwaiwu Ifeanyi Placid, has been arrested in Bangkok alongside three other suspects in a major crackdown on a cocaine trafficking network operating in the city's nightlife districts.
Ukrainian authorities have launched a terrorism investigation after a gunman killed six people and injured 15 in a Kyiv supermarket attack. The shooter, a 58-year-old man born in Moscow, was killed by police following a hostage standoff.
Armed bandits launched a midnight raid on Kemanji community in Kwara, killing several soldiers and abducting at least seven residents after a prior threat letter, sparking fear and mourning.
Three individuals, including a hotel staff member and two students, died in a stampede during a post-convocation celebration at a hotel in Ikere Ekiti. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
A ransomware group, ByteToBreach, has attacked Nigerian agencies like CAC and banks, stealing sensitive data and demanding ransom, raising fears for election security ahead of 2027.
A toddler and two others died in an Ogun crash, while a hawker was killed in Lagos accidents. Seven injured in Ogun and seven more in Lagos, with authorities urging road safety.
The Ogoni Liberation Initiative criticizes Nigeria's reintegration of Boko Haram terrorists, while security alerts warn of planned ISWAP attacks in Abuja and Niger State. Zamfara State reaffirms its no-negotiation stance with bandits.
NDLEA operatives intercepted cocaine bound for the UK at Lagos airport, seized cannabis in multiple states, and arrested suspects in coordinated anti-drug operations.
Dr Ayodele Ogunsan of LSSTF lauds the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency for its tech-driven, community-focused policing, highlighting its role in enhancing security and economic stability in Lagos.
Ogun State Police have arrested Idowu Ashafa for possessing exhumed human parts for suspected rituals and three others for stealing a Lexus SUV from Lagos. Both cases are under investigation.
A roadside hawker was crushed to death by a Lexus Jeep in Okokomaiko, Lagos, with LASTMA officials responding swiftly. The incident highlights ongoing road safety and roadside trading concerns.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspects in separate operations across Mowe, Sagamu, and Odeda for alleged firearms possession, recovering 17 live cartridges and multiple guns. Intelligence-led efforts led to the arrests, with suspects lin
The Lagos State Government has released new Cybersecurity Guidelines to strengthen digital protection for businesses, institutions, and residents, aiming to combat cybercrime losses exceeding $500 million annually in Nigeria.
A Nigerian man named Herbert died suddenly in Thornaby, UK, the same day his father was buried in Nigeria. His three children discovered his body, leaving his wife struggling with funeral costs. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family.
A 45-year-old woman in Ogun State has been remanded after allegedly pouring hot water on her 13-year-old niece, causing severe burns. Police responded swiftly, rescuing the victim and ensuring medical care.
The family of Ndudi Valentine Mmadudilim, a 26-year-old bricklayer from Anambra, demands answers after his alleged unlawful arrest and disappearance two years ago, raising concerns about police accountability and due process violations.
Police in Ogun State have arrested Alfa Funmilayo Fatai, a 42-year-old cleric, for allegedly assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Kara, Ibafo. The victim is receiving medical care at OOUTH.
HURIWA rejects the Federal Government's plan to reintegrate 744 repentant terrorists, arguing it undermines justice, ignores victims, and poses security threats, calling for transparency and suspension.
A pregnant woman tragically died after falling while running from a loose cow during a burial ceremony in Oba, Anambra State, as shared in a heartbreaking Facebook post.
Nasarawa State Police have detained Pastor Asonye Isaiah after he allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl, deceiving her aunt with claims of spiritual cleansing. The suspect confessed and faces prosecution.
Troops in Plateau State arrested Khalid Usman for allegedly stabbing Inspector Kabiru Muhammad in Jos North. In a separate incident, Azi Izang was caught with ammunition. Both suspects are in custody as investigations continue.
A gunman opened fire in a Louisiana neighborhood, killing eight children and injuring others. The suspect was fatally shot by police after a carjacking and chase.
A viral video shows secondary school students in Mushin, Lagos, raising axes and making confraternity gestures on their last school day, sparking safety concerns.