Dangote Mixer Truck Crash in Lagos Claims 2 Lives
A Dangote cement mixer truck caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Lagos's Meiran area. Two dead, three critically injured. LASTMA confirms brake failure and speeding as causes.
Category : Security
Teen's Neo-Nazi School Attack Leaves Child Dead in Russia
A 15-year-old student in Russia, armed and wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a 10-year-old to death after a failed search for his teacher. Read the shocking details of the attack.
NLC, Sowore Protest Over Insecurity Despite Tinubu's Plea
NLC and civil society led by Joe Ajaero and Omoyele Sowore protest nationwide over Nigeria's security crisis, ignoring President Tinubu's appeal. Details inside.
Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun
Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.
Bandits Plan Christmas Attacks in 4 Nigerian States
A humanitarian group warns of planned Christmas Day attacks in Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna. DSS confirms intelligence, preventive measures underway. Read details.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
Nigeria's Female Drug Users Face Huge Treatment Gap
UN report reveals 25% of Nigeria's drug users are women, but only 1 in 20 get treatment. Drug use in Africa could surge 40% by 2030, posing a major health crisis.
Court Orders Detention of Ship, Crew Over Cocaine Seizure
NDLEA secures a 14-day court order to detain MV San Anthonio and its international crew after seizing 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa port. Agency vows to block Nigeria's use as a drug hub.
Cross River Enforces Vehicle Colours from Jan 31
Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.
Quarry Blast Causes Panic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A powerful explosion from Eminent Quarry rocked communities near the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, causing widespread panic and raising serious safety concerns. Residents demand immediate government action.
Elderly man arrested for defrauding ATBUTH patient
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrested an impostor who swindled a gunshot victim's relatives of N45,000. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for extortion. Report any suspicious activity.
Bovi: Peller Could Spend 1 Year in Jail for Suicide Attempt
Comedian Bovi explains the legal jeopardy facing TikToker Peller after his arrest. Nigerian law criminalizes attempted suicide, with a potential one-year prison sentence. Read more.
Northern Leaders Initiate Christian-Muslim Reconciliation
Northern elders, led by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and Prof. Yusuf Usman, have visited CAN and JNI offices across 19 northern states to foster peace amid rising tensions. Read the full story.
Rob Reiner's Son Charged with Parents' Murder
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder for the stabbing deaths of his parents. The shocking case unfolds in Los Angeles. Read the full details.
Guard Confesses to Murder of Retired Judge in Delta
A security guard hired just a week earlier details how he and accomplices murdered retired Chief Judge Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Asaba. Shocking confession reveals robbery plan turned deadly.
Sujimoto's N20tr Border, Agro-Plan to Fight Insecurity
Sujimoto Group proposes a N20 trillion fortified border and agricultural development initiative to combat terrorism and banditry. The plan integrates security with economic growth. Read more.
Bondi Beach Gunman Hit with 59 Charges After 15 Killed
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, for the Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Police allege it was an ISIS-inspired terrorist act. Read the full details.
Ex-sports reporter, husband die in suspected murder-suicide
Former Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers and husband Johnny Rimes found dead in suspected murder-suicide. Their 3-year-old son was unharmed. Read the tragic details.
5 Soldiers Killed in Borno Suicide Bombing
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a military checkpoint in Pulka, Borno, killing five soldiers. The attack is linked to ISWAP. Read more for details.
Man Suggests 3 Harsh Penalties for Peller After Arrest
A Nigerian man's strong recommendations for streamer Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) after his police arrest spark reactions online. Read the full story and public opinion.
Suspect Arrested in Ondo Poly Student Murder
Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.
Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Customs College Graduates 100 Officers in Leadership Drive
The Nigeria Customs Service has graduated 100 middle cadre officers from its Command and Staff College to enhance leadership and service delivery. Read about the ceremony and the Service's modernization agenda.
Nigerian in Germany Calls for Peller's Jail Without Fine Option
A Nigerian man in Germany reacts to the arrest of TikTok star Peller, citing colonial-era laws on attempted suicide and demanding imprisonment with no fine. Read the full story and public reactions.
TikToker Peller Arrested Over Reckless Driving Livestream
Lagos State Police detain influencer Habeeb Hamzat 'Peller' after a viral video showed him driving dangerously and crashing during a live broadcast. The police warn against promoting unlawful acts online.
Ododo Recovers Arms Cache, Vows Anti-Terror War
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.
NAOWA Commissions Equipment at Ikoyi Military Hospital
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has commissioned critical medical equipment and renovated the Accident & Emergency Ward at the Military Hospital, Ikoyi. This initiative aims to expedite patient recovery.
Nigeria's Human Rights Crisis Deepens with 422,942 Complaints
The NHRC reports a shocking 422,942 human rights violations in November 2025, including over 800 kidnappings. Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu warns of a national emergency. Read the full report and calls to action.
NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs in Delta, Laments Crisis
NDLEA raises alarm over Nigeria's worsening drug abuse, intercepts dangerous substances in Delta. Commander Halilu Hamidu cites UNODC data showing 14.4% of Nigerians use drugs. Read more.
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