Civil society groups condemn the alleged arrest, torture, and flogging of street children by Calabar Urban Development Authority officials, calling for immediate investigation and justice under the Child Rights Law.
A 26-year-old Malawi national was stabbed by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in Verulam, KZN, after the suspect broke into their home. The victim hid in bushes for hours before being treated and taken to a medical facility.
An Oklahoma man is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his twin sister and her 17-month-old daughter. Police called the crime 'senseless' and 'hard to fathom'.
The Lagos State Government has rescued an 11-year-old boy from severe physical abuse by his biological mother. The Bureau of Public Defender intervened, leading to the mother's arrest and court charges.
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE rescued a 28-year-old woman and arrested two suspects during intelligence-led clearance operations in Benue State on March 24, 2026.
A 21-year-old houseboy, Emmanuel Akpan, has been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his employer, Mrs Febisola Caroline Adedayo, in Ondo. The court acquitted a co-defendant due to insufficient evidence, citing a cruel and premeditated crime.
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Israeli forces killed IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri in a precision airstrike in Bandar Abbas, dealing a major blow to Iran's blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.
The EFCC clarifies that a student protest at Kwara State Polytechnic was unrelated to its raid on suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin, emphasizing no campus entry or disruption occurred.
Samuel Chidiebere Orji, a 26-year-old corps member killed in the Maiduguri suicide bombings, has been buried in his hometown in Enugu State. The attacks claimed over 28 lives and injured many.
A devastating pit collapse in Kano's Ridawa village has buried an unspecified number of brick workers, with fears of multiple fatalities. Rescue operations are underway as officials confirm about 10 persons trapped.
Lagos Police Commissioner CP Jimoh Moshood reveals vehicle vandals are using Mercedes Benz car jacks shaped like guns to terrorize and rob unsuspecting motorists in the state.
The Nigerian music industry is in mourning after rising Afrobeats singer Sabi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen who stormed his Lagos hotel. Police have not yet issued a formal statement on the motive or arrests.
Residents of Oke-Oyan in Kwara State are abandoning their homes and farms following renewed massacre threats by suspected terrorists, with many relocating to Ilorin and Lagos for safety.
Anambra police have apprehended a woman and four others for deceiving motorcycle operators into robbery traps in Ihiala. Residents and riders commend the operation, urging intensified efforts against local criminals.
At least 24 people died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh while attempting to board a ferry. Rescue operations were hampered by rain and strong currents.
A devastating road accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Yobe State has claimed the lives of five family members, with three others injured and hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
A detailed overview of the DSSC Air Force recruitment in Nigeria, covering eligibility criteria, required documents, application process, and training details for aspiring commissioned officers.
Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, a 24-year-old Nigerian national, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering 56-year-old Nila Patel in Leicester. The attack occurred after he crashed his car while under cannabis influence.
A Federal High Court in Abuja accelerates the trial of three terror suspects accused of espionage for Iran, with one admitting to spying on US and Israeli embassies in Nigeria.
A senior military officer calls for urgent intervention by President Tinubu and the National Assembly amid escalating attacks on Tiv communities in Taraba and Benue states, with reports of destruction and fatalities.
Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states convened a high-level security dialogue in Jos, facilitated by OSPRE and UK-funded SPRING, to enhance collaboration and share strategies against shared threats.
The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) hosted a high-level dialogue with security officials from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau States to enhance coordination and address shared security challenges in northern Nigeria.
A women-only vigilante group has formed in Jos, Plateau State, patrolling streets at night with whips and ID cards to confront drug dealers and thieves amid rising insecurity.
The demolition of over 70 buildings in Surulere, Lagos, raises serious questions about property rights and the rule of law. Residents allege hoodlums, aided by security personnel, carried out extortion and destruction under a court judgment.
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) warns of arrest and prosecution for military personnel, local council officials, and others misusing BRT lanes, citing safety and efficiency concerns.
Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a criminal syndicate specializing in stealing exotic vehicle parts. The suspects, who disguised as security operatives, were apprehended after months of surveillance.
Heads of security agencies in Lagos State, led by LSSTF, call for improved inter-agency collaboration and training to tackle crime effectively, emphasizing professional capacity and ethical standards.
A dispatch rider tragically lost his life after a collision with a fully loaded diesel tanker on the Cele Bridge axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. LASTMA and police responded, impounding the vehicle and launching an investigation.
Rev. Amos Mhzo reveals Boko Haram destroyed 326 COCIN churches nationwide, as ECWA decries insecurity in Kwara and a pastor is abducted in Jos, highlighting ongoing threats to worship.
As Nigeria grapples with escalating security threats, the national debate over decentralizing policing intensifies. This article examines the arguments for state police, historical cautions, and international models while emphasizing the need for institut