Nigeria Police Kill Kidnap Kingpin, Rescue Victim in Kebbi
Kebbi State Police killed a kidnapping gang leader and rescued an abducted resident in Bagudo LGA. Another suspect was arrested, and a pistol was recovered.
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Bauchi Lawmaker Wanzam Zaki Dies After Brief Illness
Hon. Wanzam Mohammed Zaki, a Bauchi State House of Assembly member, has died after a brief illness, confirmed by the Speaker and Governor.
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Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Priests Over Insecurity
Oba Ewuare II of Benin has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an emergency meeting on June 23 at the palace to address worsening insecurity in Edo State, including kidnapping and violent crime.
Police Arrest Three over Cultism, Armed Robbery in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest three suspects for cultism and armed robbery, recover stolen motorcycle and generator parts worth ₦650,000.
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Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband's Infidelity and Abuse
Idiah petitions Oyo court to dissolve her marriage to Olalekan, citing infidelity, domestic violence, and neglect of their six children.
Kwara police arrest eight suspected cultists including three women
Kwara police arrested eight suspected cultists, including three women, and recovered firearms in Ilorin after a deadly cult clash killed four.
NDLEA Busts Elderly Drug Ring, Seizes Tonnes of Illicit Drugs
NDLEA arrests 84-year-old and 75-year-old for supplying drugs to students in Umuahia, seizes tonnes of cannabis, opioids, and synthetic cannabinoids nationwide.
NNPC Warns Public About Fake Recruitment Scams
NNPC Ltd warns Nigerians against fraudulent job offers, stating it is not currently recruiting. Scammers demand payments for non-existent positions.
Gunmen kill pregnant woman, young man in Plateau community
Gunmen killed a pregnant woman and a young man in Dyan community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. The Berom Youth Moulders Association condemned the attack as gruesome and unacceptable.
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OPM Offers Succour to South Africa Returnees in Nigeria
Omega Power Ministries (OPM) provides housing, food, and school enrollment for 15 Nigerian returnees from South Africa who lost their livelihoods in xenophobic attacks.
Conflicting Claims Trail Enugu North Senatorial By-Election
PDP candidate Nestor Ezeme alleges violence and manipulation, while CRPP calls Enugu North by-election largely peaceful and accuses PDP of forged tags.
Anambra Police Foil Attempt to Sell Newborn Baby
Anambra police foil alleged attempt by a 21-year-old mother to sell her newborn baby in Igbariam; mother and child reunited with family.
Nigerian Woman Shows Scar on Ear from Ex-Husband's Threat
Gladys Akibhor, a Nigerian single mother, reveals a permanent scar on her left ear from her ex-husband who allegedly cut it after threatening to give her a mark she'd never forget.
Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Ondo Businesswoman
Suspected kidnappers have demanded N100 million ransom for the release of Mrs Morenike Falona, a 35-year-old businesswoman abducted from her home in Ode-Irele, Ondo State.
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Police: Bail Is Free, Report Extortion at 080-570-00001
The Nigerian police reiterate that bail is free and illegal to pay for, urging citizens to report extortion at 080-570-00001 amid widespread scepticism.
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Edo kidnap suspect: We rented guns from community security chief
Edo kidnap suspect Marvellous Isaac confesses his gang rented firearms from a community security chief during an ₦8m abduction in Benin City. Police recover cash, weapons, and arrest suspects.
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Oyo kidnap: Victims freed after Sunday Igboho's two-hour ultimatum
A kidnapped family including a pregnant woman has regained freedom in Igboho, Oyo State, hours after Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their release.
Court Rejects Bid to Stop Arrest of ABC Transport Heiress
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected Ihuoma Nneji's bid to stop her arrest over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation and injurious falsehood, affirming the police's power to investigate.
Polaris Bank denies 34 deaths in Lagos fire incident
Polaris Bank has debunked reports claiming 34 persons died in a fire at its Broad Street branch in Lagos, confirming no casualties and ongoing investigations.
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Ekiti ADC Supporters Back Bejide to Tackle Insecurity
ADC supporters in Ekiti State pledge to vote for governorship candidate Dare Bejide to combat insecurity and kidnapping, citing his experience and promises of safety, jobs, and education reforms.
Niger Police Arrest 9 for Robbery, Homicide, Stolen Motorcycles
Niger State Police arrested nine suspects for armed robbery, culpable homicide, and selling stolen motorcycles in Suleja and FCT. Investigations led to recoveries of firearms and other exhibits.
IPI Nigeria Urges Security Agencies to End Journalist Arrests
IPI Nigeria urges security agencies to abandon arrests and intimidation of journalists, advocating dialogue and judicial processes to resolve disputes, citing over 412 press attacks since 2023.
Two arrested for murder of married woman in Anambra
Police in Anambra State have arrested two men suspected of killing a 33-year-old married woman in Oraifite. The suspects confessed to the crime, claiming a romantic motive.
Referees Condemn Assault on Officials After Cup Semi-Final
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association condemns the assault on match officials after the President’s Federation Cup semi-final, calling for decisive action and enhanced security.
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Gunmen Kill District Head in Plateau State Ambush
Gunmen killed the district head of Gwande, Saf Samuel Alaket, in an ambush in Plateau State. The attack occurred Tuesday evening near the Sha-Daffo boundary.
Police Investigate Death of 13-Year-Old Boarding Student in Kano
Police probe the death of Maimuna Salisu, 13, a student at St. Louis Secondary School, Kano, after family alleges foul play and conflicting accounts from school authorities.
Anambra Nursing Student Found Dead, Landlord Arrested
A 23-year-old nursing student, Vivian Chilaka, was found dead in her off-campus hostel in Alor, Anambra State, with signs of violence. The landlord has been arrested.
Nafeesat Sparks Controversy Over Marriage Remarks
Actress Nafeesat, known for her role in Kaddara, questioned marriage's value for independent women, sparking intense online debate and criticism.
Mother, sister of bandit leader jailed 20 years for terrorism
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi to 20 years each for aiding and abetting bandit leader Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo.
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Counterfeit Augmentin Warning in Enugu State
Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, alerts the public to counterfeit Augmentin 625mg tablets with fake batch number AC3N, urging vigilance and reporting.
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