LASTMA Rescues Hit-and-Run Victim on Lekki-Epe Expressway
LASTMA rescued a female hit-and-run victim with fractures on Lekki-Epe Expressway. LASAMBUS evacuated her to hospital. GM Bakare-Oki condemns rising hit-and-run cases.
Category : Public Safety
Lagos Police Dismiss Viral School Attack Threat, Deploy Security
Lagos Police Command dismisses viral school attack threat, stating no verified intelligence exists. Security deployed across schools as preventive measure.
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Japan City Shuts 94 Schools as Bear Roams Streets for Days
Utsunomiya, Japan, closes all 94 public primary and junior high schools after a bear is spotted multiple times across the city over three days, prompting a large-scale search.
Boy, 7, Killed by Pet Monkey in Thailand
A 7-year-old boy in Thailand died after being mauled by his family's pet monkey. The macaque bit through his lung, and authorities are searching for the aggressive animal.
NLC, TUC Threaten Strike Over Insecurity
NLC and TUC may launch a nationwide strike to protest insecurity. Joe Ajaero announced at the ILC in Geneva, also calling for minimum wage renegotiation.
Enugu Police Deny Planned Attack on UNN Campus
Enugu Police Command debunks false reports of planned infiltration, kidnapping, and attack on UNN, calling them misleading and intended to incite fear.
Customs Officer Dies by Suicide in Bauchi
A 44-year-old Nigeria Customs Service officer, Lumi Elisha T. Gwamis, has reportedly died by suicide in Bauchi State after battling depression and anxiety for years.
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Lagos Intensifies Food Safety Compliance Drive
Lagos State urges food vendors to comply with safety regulations, intensifying inspections and training to reduce foodborne diseases and protect public health.
Traditional Rulers Key to Anti-Narcotics Campaign
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa enlists traditional rulers in Nigeria's fight against drug abuse, leveraging their moral authority for community-based prevention and rehabilitation.
Three NYSC Corps Members Buried After Adamawa Crash
Jalilat Suleiman, Usman Shuaibu, and Abdullahi Dauda were buried on Saturday after a fatal auto crash along the Girei-Song Road in Adamawa State.
Nigerian man arrested for sneaking onto United flight
A 25-year-old Nigerian man, Abdulrahman Oriyomi, was arrested for using a fake boarding pass to board a United Airlines flight in Houston, causing a security breach.
NUJ Faults Late-Night WASSCE Papers, Urges WAEC Review
NUJ Oyo State Council condemns late-night WASSCE exams, warns journalists against political branding, and calls for state police, among other resolutions.
CAN: Insecurity now recurring national tragedy
The Christian Association of Nigeria, South-West, has decried rising kidnappings and banditry, calling on the federal government to declare a state of emergency on security and create state police.
NANS Opposes Strike, Urges Unity Over Oyo Kidnappings
NANS rejects calls for statewide strike over Oyo kidnappings, urging national unity and collective action against insecurity instead of shutdowns that aid terrorists.
Igboho Denies Adelabu Rescue Role, Credits Security
Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho clarifies he did not lead the rescue of three abducted Adelabu family members, crediting security operatives for the operation.
Bandits Kill Three FRSC Officers in Kebbi
Unidentified gunmen killed three Federal Road Safety Corps officers in an ambush along the Tsamiya–Illo road in Kebbi State on June 4, 2026.
Troops Foil Attempted Kidnap of Pastor and Wife in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace foiled an attempted kidnap of Pastor Ayuba Bitrus and his wife in Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, rescuing them after a swift response.
Sanwo-Olu Rallies Support for Tinubu, Security Agencies
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu calls for unity and support for President Tinubu and security agencies as Nigeria faces rising insecurity, urging citizens to remain resilient.
FirstPower Orders Traders to Vacate High-Tension Lines
FirstPower Electricity Distribution Ltd. warns traders under high-tension lines in Anambra to vacate, citing electrocution risks and plans to disconnect violators.
Navy Hands Over Suspected Militant Collaborator to SSS
The Nigerian Navy arrested Ekiko Ime, a suspected militant collaborator, and handed him over to the SSS in Calabar for further investigation and prosecution.
FCT Police Denies Kidnapping Attempt at Nyanya School
The FCT Police Command debunks reports of an attempted kidnapping at Phase 1 Primary School in Gbagalape, Nyanya, after investigation found no incident.
Plateau Group Raises Alarm Over Farm Sexual Harassment
Berom Youth Moulders Association reports rising sexual harassment of women in Plateau rural communities, urging authorities to act.
Kwam 1, Obesere Call on Yoruba Leaders Over Insecurity
Fuji musicians Kwam 1 and Obesere call on Yoruba leaders, including Sunday Igboho and Gani Adams, to unite against rising insecurity, kidnapping, and killings in Nigeria.
Oyo Governor Restricts Okada Operations for Security
Governor Seyi Makinde restricts commercial motorcycle operations between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM across Oyo State to enhance security and combat crime.
DHQ Urges Schools to Boost Security After Abductions
The Defence Headquarters calls on Nigerian schools to enhance security measures following recent abductions, outlining six steps including surveillance, community engagement, and emergency planning.
Makinde Meets NAF, Confirms Surveillance Aircraft Deployment
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde hosted a Nigerian Air Force delegation, confirming the deployment of surveillance aircraft to combat abductions in the state.
MFM Bans Night Vigils, Orders Early Church Closure
MFM directs all branches to end programmes by 8pm and suspend vigils due to security concerns. The directive aims to protect members amid rising threats.
Military Rescues Two Kidnap Victims in Kwara
Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD rescued two kidnapped victims in Kwara State, providing medical care and psychological support.
Dalung Questions Whereabouts of 7,000 Forest Guards
Former Minister Solomon Dalung asks the Federal Government about the 7,000 Forest Guards graduated in December 2025, questioning their impact as terrorists continue using forests for attacks.
Flood traps commuters in bus on Enugu road
A bus carrying commuters got stuck in floodwater on a road in Nsukka, Enugu State, after heavy rain. Passengers waited as locals pushed a faulty pickup truck blocking the way.
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