Abducted Kaduna Couple, Baby Freed After 9 Days
Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, and their 6-month-old daughter Fatima, kidnapped from Kaduna on October 6, 2026, have regained freedom, a retired security officer confirmed on October 15.
Category : Public Safety
NZ Rejects 6,273 Student Visas in 3 Months as Fraud Checks Tighten
New Zealand's student visa refusal rate jumped to 34% in Q3 2026, with 6,273 rejections, citing fraud in applications from Nigeria, India, and others.
Residents scoop spilled cooking oil after Ojota tanker crash; LASTMA warns
Lagos residents scooped spilled groundnut oil from Ojota Bridge after a 33,000-litre tanker overturned. LASTMA warns the oil may be contaminated and unsafe for consumption or sale.
NYSC member crushed by trailer in Ibadan days after resuming PPA
Oluwatosin Abidakun, an NYSC member, died after a trailer crushed her motorcycle in Ibadan on October 12, days after resuming at Oyo Assembly.
Ondo Governor Orders Fumigation of River After NAF Crash
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered fumigation of Igbokoda River and distribution of nose masks and water tankers after a NAF plane crash killed 25 people.
Ondo Ruler Warns NAF Crash Remains Pollute Water Source
A traditional ruler in Ondo State has raised a public health alarm, warning that decomposing bodies from the Nigerian Air Force plane crash are contaminating the community's drinking water source.
Military Retirees Protest in Abuja Over Pension Formula
Military veterans barricaded the Military Pensions Board office in Abuja, accusing the board of unequal pension adjustments and demanding a forensic audit.
Lagos Bolt, inDrive drivers plan indefinite shutdown over earnings
Lagos ride-hailing drivers on Bolt and inDrive will begin an indefinite shutdown from Monday, October 12, over earnings, commissions, and welfare. Bolt proposes talks with the union next week.
Kano CP Explains Police Blockade of TMG Meeting Venue
Kano Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori says the blockade of the 'Tinubu Must Go' meeting was for safety, citing a recent Sabon Gari weapons seizure.
VIO Officer Dies After Truck Crushes Him in Akure, Ondo
A Vehicle Inspection Officer died after a truck crushed him along Hospital Road in Akure, Ondo State. Colleagues were seen in panic as residents gathered at the scene.
Gunmen Abduct 3, Including 2 CRIN Staff, Demand N120m in Ibadan
Gunmen kidnapped two Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria staff and one other in Ibadan, demanding N120 million ransom. Police have launched a manhunt.
Driver Survives Train Crash at Lagos PWD Railway Crossing
A 55-year-old driver escaped without injury after a train crushed his Honda at PWD railway crossing in Lagos. LASTMA confirmed the incident.
Four critically injured in Lagos container truck crash
Four people were critically injured after a container truck lost control and crashed into a bus, two trucks and nine motorcycles at Mile 2, Lagos, LASTMA said.
20 Abducted NYSC Members, Civilian Rescued in Imo
Security agencies rescued 20 prospective NYSC members and a civilian abducted in Imo State. The joint operation by military, DSS, and police freed all 21 victims, now receiving medical care.
AMAC Launches Emergency Helpline for Women, Girls in Abuja
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has launched a dedicated emergency helpline to support victims of violence and abuse in the FCT, providing direct access to security, legal, healthcare, and counselling services.
IGP Deploys Commanders to Rescue 20 Abducted NYSC Members in Imo
IGP Olatunji Disu has deployed DIG Shehu Nadada and two Commissioners of Police to Imo State following the abduction of 20 prospective corps members on October 1, intensifying search-and-rescue operations.
Gunmen Kill 2 Miners at Plateau Mining Site Despite Curfew
Suspected gunmen shot dead two miners from Heipang District at a Plateau mining site near Kuru Jenta on Friday night, violating a government-imposed curfew.
FRSC Confirms 20 Dead in Plateau Multiple-Vehicle Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed 20 deaths in a four-vehicle crash on the Hawan Kibo-Jos route in Plateau State, with brake failure suspected.
Kano Security Warns Emirs Over Durbar Ban Violations
Kano joint security forces threaten arrest of Emirs Sanusi II and Bayero over durbar ban violations, imposing 72-hour notice for horse-riding events amid fresh tensions.
One Killed, 3 Injured in Lexus SUV Crash on Lagos Coastal Road
A grey Lexus 350 overturned on Lagos Coastal Road, killing one and injuring three. LASTMA confirmed the crash and urged motorists to avoid speeding.
Oyo Agency Impounds 20 Cows in Two Ibadan Dawn Operations
Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority seized 20 cows in two dawn operations in Ibadan, enforcing the 2019 open grazing law after a farm petition.
Outrage in India as patient dies after ambulance stopped for convoy
Protests erupted in Assam, India, after a critically ill patient died following a 30-minute ambulance delay caused by police clearing the road for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy. Four officers have been suspended and are under investigation f
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms in 27 States, FCT on October 1
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms across 27 states and the FCT on Thursday, October 1, 2026, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded roads.
Niger stampede kills 3, including IDP mother and daughter
At least three people died and several were injured in a stampede at Niger State Government House in Minna on September 29, after rumours of an N10,000 giveaway by Governor Bago. Two victims were IDPs from Shiroro.
Passenger dies jumping from moving bus to escape drunk driver
A male passenger died after jumping from a moving commercial bus in Lagos to escape an allegedly drunk driver. The bus crashed at Ogunlana Junction; LASTMA confirmed alcohol was suspected.
Nigeria Flood Alert: FG Lists 24 States, FCT at Risk
The Federal Government has issued a flood alert for 24 states and the FCT from September 27 to October 10, 2026, with critical-risk communities advised to prepare evacuation routes and secure essentials.
FAAN Raises Airport Taxi Vehicle Age Limit, Operators Protest
FAAN directs airport taxi operators to use vehicles from 2012 onward by October 2026. Operators warn replacement costs up to ₦18 million could force drivers out of business.
Tinubu, Armed Forces Praised as 1,000 IDPs Return in Benue
The North Central Youth Development and Peace Agenda praises President Tinubu and the Armed Forces as over 1,000 IDPs return to Benue homes following military successes under Operation Whirl Stroke.
Abuja Gas Explosion Rocks Kubwa, Rattles Dantata Estate
A car crashed into a gas store on Arab Road, Kubwa, Abuja, causing a powerful explosion that shook Dantata Estate, two kilometres away. A driver and a child were rescued and hospitalised.
NSCDC-Traders Clash in Jos: One Shot, Vehicles Smashed
A clash between NSCDC operatives and traders at Chorbe market in Jos North left one person shot and multiple vehicles damaged after a sanitation dispute escalated.
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