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Police officer kills man in Oyo days after Delta execution
Protests erupt in Oyo State after police reportedly kill Yehuza Umar during a stop-and-search operation, days after ASP Nuhu Usman executed a restrained suspect in Delta.
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NBA Ex-Official Laments JUSUN Strike Impact on Abia Justice
Former NBA National Legal Adviser Victor Nwaugo expresses concern over the prolonged JUSUN strike in Abia, warning it cripples judicial services and harms litigants, inmates, and lawyers.
Oyo Police Detain Officers After Motorcyclist Dies in Encounter
A Fulani motorcyclist died after a confrontation with Border Patrol officers in Oyo State. The involved officers have been detained, and an autopsy ordered as investigation proceeds.
Taraba Police Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Goods
Taraba State Police arrest multiple suspects in armed robbery and theft cases, recovering stolen vehicles, electronics, and weapons. Investigations ongoing.
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Nigerian Student Jailed 14 Years for Sexual Assault in Cyprus
A Nigerian student, Obasi Chimezirm Princewill, was sentenced to 14 years in Cyprus for sexually assaulting a dormitory student and secretly recording the act.
Demolitions in Otumara, Baba Ijora Undermine Lagos Project Zero
Forced evictions in Lagos communities leave hundreds of children homeless and out of school, contradicting the state's Project Zero initiative aimed at eliminating out-of-school children.
Bandits Abduct 15 Women, Girls in Katsina
Suspected bandits abducted over a dozen girls and women, including breastfeeding mothers, in Bakori LGA, Katsina State. Local security efforts failed.
Benue Head of Service Agbogbo Ode Dies
Benue State Head of Service, Agbogbo Ode, has died after a brief illness. The government described his demise as sudden and a huge loss to the state.
Car thief jumps into river to evade police in Ondo
Two suspected car thieves arrested in Ondo State after one jumped into Ogbese River fleeing police. Vehicle stolen from Lagos recovered.
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Hausa Community Protests Police Killing in Oyo
Anger erupts in Oyo State as Hausa community protests the killing of commercial motorcyclist Yehuza Umar by police. Protesters block roads, barricade police station.
IGP Calls for Nationwide Sensitisation on Environmental Crimes
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu calls for sustained nationwide sensitisation on environmental crimes, supporting collaboration with NGO CRUX to tackle ecological offences.
Benue Head of Service Ode Dies at 62
The Benue State Government announces the death of Head of Service Dr. Agbogbo Ode on May 2, 2026, after a brief illness, describing him as an accomplished technocrat.
NLC Demands Probe of Ex-HoS Over Missing N1.5 Billion
NLC in Kano demands investigation into alleged missing N1.5 billion workers' funds under ex-HoS Abdullahi Musa, urging government recovery and accountability.
Delta Killing: Police PRO Clarifies Mene Ogidi's Body Whereabouts
Delta State Police PRO SP Bright Edafe confirms slain singer Mene Ogidi's body is at the mortuary, family informed, autopsy mandatory. He responds to influencer's false claim that police lost the body.
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Woman goes mad after confessing to friend's murder
A Nigerian woman named Rose has reportedly lost her sanity after allegedly confessing to poisoning her friend Mngusuur Gloria Pever on Valentine's Day 2024.
Zombie-Like Drug Addicts Filmed in San Francisco
A shocking video captures drug addicts in a zombie-like state on San Francisco streets, highlighting the deepening opioid crisis fueled by fentanyl.
Stakeholders Push Cultural Shift Against Gender Violence
Alake of Egbaland calls for moral reorientation as data reveals alarming rates of domestic violence in Ogun and Lagos states.
Lagos Evictions Push Children Out of School, Undermining Project Zero
Forced evictions in Lagos communities Otumara and Baba Ijora have displaced hundreds, causing many children to drop out of school and contradicting the state's Project Zero education initiative.
NDLEA Dismantles Abuja Drug Bunks, Arrests 132
NDLEA operatives dismantle drug joints in Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and recovering 220kg of illicit substances in a two-week operation.
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Arewa24 Files N10 Billion Defamation Suit Against Ramalan
Arewa24 has filed a N10 billion defamation suit against Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, Liberty TV, and NBMOA over false allegations. The company seeks damages and a public apology.
COSON Vows to Protect Creatives' Rights, Insists on Levy Share
COSON reaffirms commitment to protecting Nigerian creatives' rights, ensuring transparent distribution of billions from the Private Copy Levy scheme.
Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler Over Ogboinbiri Crisis
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has removed the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri community and dissolved local councils after violent clashes led to deaths and arson.
Decomposing Body of Young Woman Found in Abuja
The decomposing body of Dalyop Emmanuella Bang, a young woman from Plateau State, was discovered in her Abuja home on May 1, 2026. Efforts to contact her family are ongoing.
Ugandan Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Four Children
A Ugandan man was sentenced to death for murdering four nursery school children in a premeditated attack after searching for ISIS beheadings online.
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Nigerian Arrested in $1.3M Romance Scam Targeting Norfolk
A Nigerian man, Habeeb Anibaba, was arrested in the UK for a romance scheme that stole over $1.3 million from Norfolk's corporate account via 900 fraudulent transactions.
Mayweather Passport at Risk Over $7.25M Tax Debt
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather could lose his US passport due to an unpaid $7.25 million tax bill. The IRS has notified him of the potential revocation, putting his June exhibition fight in jeopardy.
Black-Clad Women Pray Over Youth Deaths in Cross River
Women in Otukpuru, Cross River State, dressed in black, gathered roadside to pray against constant youth deaths in their community.
Tanzanian Man Charged with Raping, Killing 11-Year-Old Girl
Tony Juma, a Tanzanian national, is accused of defiling and strangling 11-year-old Glorious Kaiza Maore in Mombasa. He remains in custody as investigations continue.
Malema Slams Xenophobic South Africans Over Jobs
Julius Malema criticizes South Africans attacking foreigners, questioning job creation and calling attackers unskilled.
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Small Plane Crash in Texas Kills All Five On Board
All five people aboard a Cessna 421C died after crashing in Texas Hill Country near Wimberley. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
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