Plateau Police Detain Officer for Shooting Unarmed Trader
Plateau State Police have detained an officer for shooting an unarmed trader in Riyom LGA. The victim is hospitalized, and the Commissioner has ordered a probe.
Category : Police
Lagos impounds 175 vehicles over dealer plate misuse
The Lagos State Government has impounded 175 vehicles for violating dealer number plate regulations, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced on Monday.
UK Standard Visitor Visa: 11 Allowed Activities for Foreigners
The UK lists 11 activities allowed under the Standard Visitor visa, covering tourism, business, medical treatment, and more, surprising many travellers.
NIMC Sacks 4000 Workers, Recalls Some for Asaba Workshop
About 4000 NIMC workers sacked by DG Chris Onyemena threaten divine intervention, as some recalled for Asaba workshop; higher-degree holders among recalled.
UNIZIK Students Strip Lecturer Over Sexual Assault Claim
Angry UNIZIK students stripped a lecturer over an alleged sexual assault attempt. The university condemned the attack and launched an investigation.
Police cannot confirm Osun Speaker's siege claim, arrest 300
The Nigeria Police Force says it cannot confirm Speaker Adewale Egbedun's allegation of armed men besieging his residence, but arrested 300 unaccounted-for persons at a political stakeholder's home.
Osun Lawmaker Arrested with 146 Suspected Political Thugs
Osun State lawmaker Abiola Inaolaji of Accord party was arrested with 146 suspected political thugs in Ikire. Police say the operation aims to protect electoral integrity.
Osun lawmaker arrested with 200 PVCs, 143 suspected vote buyers
Osun Police arrested lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, recovering over 200 PVCs and 143 suspected electoral mercenaries at his Ikire residence ahead of the election.
ABSU Suspends Professor Over Facebook Posts on Lecturers' Pay
Abia State University suspended Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze after Facebook posts alleged low lecturer salaries, unpaid allowances, and a salary gap with Keke drivers.
Rivers Police Parade 18 Suspects, Recover 47 Firearms
Rivers State Police paraded 18 suspected criminals, including a fake soldier, and recovered 47 firearms, 102 rounds of ammunition, and 12 stolen vehicles after a two-month crackdown.
FRSC Boss Gets 48-Hour Ultimatum to Resign Over Age
Pro-democracy group GICN gives FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed a 48-hour ultimatum to resign or justify staying beyond age 60, citing Public Service Rules 2021.
IGP Bars Amotekun from Osun Election Security
IGP Olatunji Disu bars Amotekun and other private security groups from Osun governorship election duties, deploys DIG to coordinate security, warns against electoral offences.
Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Kill Comment
Osun Police summon APC Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged 'kill Accord' comment during governorship campaign. He denies, says video is AI-generated.
Osun Election: Police Ban Amotekun, Vigilantes from Duty
The Nigeria Police Force has banned Amotekun and other non-state security groups from Osun governorship election duties, warning against violence and listing offences that will be prosecuted.
Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Viral Threat Video
Osun Police summon Senator Francis Fadahunsi after a viral video showed him threatening Accord Party members ahead of the August 16 governorship election. Governor Adeleke demands arrest, citing national security threat.
Finland Lists 3 Foreigner Categories Exempt from Work Permit
Finland's government has published guidelines on its official website detailing three categories of foreigners who can work in the country without a residence permit, including those already legally residing in Finland.
United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights Over Union Strike
United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace halted flights on August 11, 2026, after aviation unions barricaded Lagos and Abuja airports over worker rights and unpaid ticket charges.
Air Peace Flights Grounded Nationwide as NLC Locks Terminals
Air Peace flight operations are grounded nationwide after NLC union members locked terminals, disrupting flights at Lagos airport and across the country.
EFCC Freezes Three Osun Accounts, Tinubu Orders Lifting
EFCC froze three Osun State accounts, not one, ahead of governorship poll; President Tinubu orders immediate vacation of the court order.
Zamfara LG Chairman Killed by Bandits? Fact Emerges
Claim that Bungudu LG chairman Nura Abdullahi was killed by bandits is false; he is alive in captivity, his brother died.
IGP explains Osun CP removal over politicians' trust loss
IGP Tunji Disu says Osun CP Ibrahim Gotan was removed after politicians complained they no longer trusted him before the August 15 governorship election.
Ogun rescues seven abducted polytechnic students
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun confirms rescue of seven Gateway ICT Polytechnic students abducted on 29 July, with two suspects arrested.
IGP deploys new police commissioners to eight states
IGP Olatunji Disu approves deployment of new police commissioners to eight state commands and strategic formations nationwide, announced Thursday.
Gambia Immigration Unveils Maternity Uniform for Pregnant Officers
The Gambia Immigration Department introduces maternity uniforms for pregnant officers, boosting comfort and gender inclusion in uniformed services.
Jigawa Police Rescue Abducted Baby, Arrest Nurse and Woman
Jigawa Police arrested a nurse and a woman for abducting a 1.5-year-old baby from Babura General Hospital; the child was rescued and suspects confessed to a N2m sale plot.
8 States Get New Police Commissioners as IGP Approves Postings
IGP Olatunji Disu approves new police commissioners for 8 states, backed by PSC, to boost security and reforms.
Imo Police Detain Four Officers Over Boot Arrest Video
Imo Police arrest four officers caught on video forcing a suspect into a car boot during a drug raid in Owerri, ordering immediate detention and investigation.
NSCDC Dismisses Two Mining Marshals for Arming Illegal Miners
NSCDC dismisses two Mining Marshal operatives for providing illegal miners with firearms, clears Commander John Onoja of N2bn diversion and cover-up allegations.
PSC Deploys 8 Police Commissioners, Appoints New Commandant
PSC approves redeployment of eight Commissioners of Police to state commands and appoints AIG Auwal Mohammed as Commandant of Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil.
VDM Refuses Lagos Police Invitation, Cites Safety Fears
VeryDarkMan refuses Lagos police invitation over AIG Jimoh, citing safety fears. Police confirm separate probes into murder case and misconduct allegations.
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