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  • Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters

    . Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters

     A late-night raid by suspected bandits on the staff quarters of Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State has left a retired teacher dead and three women, including his wife, abducted.The victim, identified as Mallam Kabiru, a former secondary school teacher, was reportedly shot dead after resisting attempts by the attackers to abduct h
  • Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)

    .. Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)

     Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, have arrested two suspected gunrunners and kidnappers in a string of intelligence-led operations in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.The suspects, Yahaya Adamu and Saeedu Haruna, were nabbed following a joint operation conducted in collaboration with a sec
  • Fashion Designer, Sarah David & Her 3-Month-Old Baby Electrocuted On Flooded Road In Benin City

    . Fashion Designer, Sarah David & Her 3-Month-Old Baby Electrocuted On Flooded Road In Benin City

     A heartbreaking tragedy struck the Oregbeni area of Benin-Agbor Road in Edo State on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, as 32-year-old fashion designer, Mrs. Sarah David, and her three-month-old daughter were electrocuted while wading through a flooded street following a heavy downpour.According to eyewitness accounts, Mrs. David had her infant strapped to her
  • Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported

    . Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported

     Panic broke out on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after a truck went up in flames at Oyebamiji Transport Services, a popular mechanic workshop located in the Sanyo area of Ibadan, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.The affected vehicle, a Layland DAF truck bearing registration number GGE 37 YA (Lagos), was reportedly undergoing repairs when it caught fi
  • Lagos Police Foil Cult Meeting, Arrest Three, Recover Firearms in Elemoro

    . Lagos Police Foil Cult Meeting, Arrest Three, Recover Firearms in Elemoro

     In a decisive move against cult-related activity, the Lagos State Police Command arrested three suspected cultists during a covert gathering in the Elemoro area of Lagos on April 26, 2025.The suspects—identified as Christopher Amah (28), Bada Olusesi (38), and Magaji Yusuf (34)—were apprehended during a routine patrol after officers received i
  • NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested

    . NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested

     In a major anti-narcotics operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bauchi State intercepted a Toyota Tundra truck loaded with 526 blocks of skunk, weighing a total of 505 kilograms, along the Bauchi-Gombe highway on Tuesday, May 6.The intercepted vehicle, bearing registration number RBC 111 DW, was transporting
  • NDLEA Nabs Suspect, Rufai Nasiru With Over 45,000 Tramadol Pills On Kwara Highway

    . NDLEA Nabs Suspect, Rufai Nasiru With Over 45,000 Tramadol Pills On Kwara Highway

     A major drug interception was recorded on Monday, May 5, as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a man, Rufai Nasiru, along the Bode Saadu–Jebba expressway in Kwara State.Nasiru was caught in possession of 45,400 pills of Tramadol, a highly regulated opioid medication often abused for its stimulant effects. The
  • Cultists Kill Two NDU Graduates, Ayaokpo Sinclair & Rex Awaiting NYSC in Bayelsa Night Attack

    .. Cultists Kill Two NDU Graduates, Ayaokpo Sinclair & Rex Awaiting NYSC in Bayelsa Night Attack

     Tragedy struck Gbarantoru community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Thursday night, as two graduates of Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, were brutally murdered in a suspected cult-related attack.The victims, identified as Ayaokpo Sinclair from Tombia community and another known simply as Rex, were reportedly awaiting th
  • Troops Ambush, Eliminate Suspected ISWAP Informant In Borno Night Operation

    . Troops Ambush, Eliminate Suspected ISWAP Informant In Borno Night Operation

     In a swift and strategic nighttime operation, troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated a suspected informant linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.The operation, conducted in the early hours of Friday, May 10, in the Karagawaru area of Kaga Local G
  • NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis-Laden Fuel Truck in Niger, Seizes Over 3,000kg of Skunk

    . NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis-Laden Fuel Truck in Niger, Seizes Over 3,000kg of Skunk

     Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made a major drug bust in Niger State on Wednesday, May 7, after intercepting a fuel tanker and three other vehicles loaded with a massive 3,047 kilograms of skunk—a potent strain of cannabis—along the Suleja-Kaduna expressway.The operation, based on actionable intelligence, led to
  • NDLEA Nabs Woman, Ihensekhien Obehi At PH Airport With Cocaine Hidden in Her Vag!na, Handbag

    . NDLEA Nabs Woman, Ihensekhien Obehi At PH Airport With Cocaine Hidden in Her Vag!na, Handbag

     In a shocking drug trafficking case, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Obehi, at the Port Harcourt International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2.5 kilograms of cocaine to Iran using an elaborate concealment method.Obehi, who disguised herself in a hijab, was intercepted on Su
  • Rival Cult Clash in Delta State Leaves One Dead, Tensions Rise In Otefe-Oghara

    . Rival Cult Clash in Delta State Leaves One Dead, Tensions Rise In Otefe-Oghara

     A fatal shooting has left one young man, identified only as Jago, dead after a violent clash between rival cult groups in Otefe-Oghara community, located in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred late Saturday night, with initial reports indicating that the conflict involved the Eiye and Vikings confraternities.At
  • Jealous Ex-Lover Stabs Woman Repeatedly In Brutal Attack: Suspect On The Run

    . Jealous Ex-Lover Stabs Woman Repeatedly In Brutal Attack: Suspect On The Run

     A 29-year-old woman has been left fighting for her life after a brutal, premeditated stabbing attack by her former lover at her home in Waterloo, KwaZulu-Natal, early on Sunday, May 11, 2025.The woman, who had returned from a party, was ambushed by her ex-lover who had been lying in wait. After she entered her residence on Goat Street, he confront
  • Photos, Identity Of Nigerian Army Captain, Kamal Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

    .. Photos, Identity Of Nigerian Army Captain, Kamal Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

     In a tragic attack early Wednesday morning, Captain Kamal, a senior Nigerian Army officer, was killed by Boko Haram terrorists in the Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the details of the assault, describing how the terrorists infiltrated the area around 1 am, engaging in
  • Apprentice, Accomplice Arrested For Stealing Construction Materials Worth N250m In Lagos

    . Apprentice, Accomplice Arrested For Stealing Construction Materials Worth N250m In Lagos

     The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, has successfully arrested an apprentice and his partner-in-crime, who allegedly stole over N250 million worth of cement and construction materials from their employer to fund their gambling addiction.The suspects, Ezekiel Taiwo and Rahman Airat, have been charged before the Federal High Court i
  • NDLEA Uncovers Drug-Hiding Fuel Tanker In Shocking Bust (Video)

    .. NDLEA Uncovers Drug-Hiding Fuel Tanker In Shocking Bust (Video)

     In a daring interception, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a fuel tanker ingeniously modified to transport illicit drugs across Nigeria, exposing a new trend in narcotics trafficking.The startling discovery was made during a stop-and-search operation conducted by NDLEA officers who detected a concealed com
  • Outrage In Benue As Soldier Assaults Food Vendor Over ₦2,400 Debt; Army Detains Offender

    . Outrage In Benue As Soldier Assaults Food Vendor Over ₦2,400 Debt; Army Detains Offender

     The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest and detention of Private Christopher Emmanuel after allegations surfaced that he physically assaulted a female food vendor in Kula village, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.The disturbing incident, which took place on May 6, 2025, came to light two days later when a petition by human rights
  • JAMB Raises Alarm As Exam Fraud Surges in 2025 UTME — Anambra, Lagos Lead In Arrests

    .. JAMB Raises Alarm As Exam Fraud Surges in 2025 UTME — Anambra, Lagos Lead In Arrests

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sounded the alarm over a disturbing rise in examination malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with Anambra and Lagos States topping the chart for the most arrests.At a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclos
  • 22-Year-Old UK Ex-Convict, Campell Kaizra Kofi Slifer Caught At Lagos Airport With Cannabis Worth 37kg

    . 22-Year-Old UK Ex-Convict, Campell Kaizra Kofi Slifer Caught At Lagos Airport With Cannabis Worth 37kg

     A 22-year-old British national, Campell Kaizra Kofi Johannes Slifer, has been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, while attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis into Nigeria.According to a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the National Drug Law Enforcement
  • Speeding Truck Crushes Dispatch Riders To Death in Fatal Collision On Eko Bridge

    .. Speeding Truck Crushes Dispatch Riders To Death in Fatal Collision On Eko Bridge

     A deadly crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks on Eko Bridge claimed the lives of two dispatch riders on Sunday, sending shockwaves across Lagos and sparking renewed calls for safer driving practices among truck operators.According to a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the
  • 78 Nigerian Girls Rescued From Côte d’Ivoire Human Trafficking Ring, Flown Home In Emotional Repatriation

    . 78 Nigerian Girls Rescued From Côte d’Ivoire Human Trafficking Ring, Flown Home In Emotional Repatriation

     In a major victory against transnational human trafficking, 78 Nigerian girls and young women were rescued and flown back home from Côte d’Ivoire in the early hours of Sunday in a dramatic repatriation effort spearheaded by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and supported by Air Peace Airlines.Touching do
  • Football Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future In Doubt As Al-Nassr Crisis Deepens

    .. Football Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future In Doubt As Al-Nassr Crisis Deepens

     Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may be rethinking his future at Al-Nassr, following the club’s recent string of disappointing results, which have reportedly stalled contract extension talks.According to Marca, negotiations for a fresh two-year deal with the 40-year-old forward have been put on hold after Al-Nassr suffered a 3-2 defeat to ri
  • Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid

    . Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid

     In a significant blow to criminal operations in Anambra State, police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Awkuzu have arrested four suspected members of a notorious kidnapping gang during a late-night raid on their hideout in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area.The operation, which took place at about 7:30 p.m
  • EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes

    . EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes

     In a major breakthrough against illicit financial flows, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two individuals—Sale Bala and Abdullahi Tahir Hamisu—caught attempting to smuggle large sums of foreign currencies through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.The Federal High Court in Kano, presided ove
  • Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash

    .. Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash

     A wave of sorrow has engulfed the academic community following the tragic death of three children of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, the former Provost of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), also known as ABTI American University.The heartbreaking accident occurred on Friday night, claiming the lives of the professor’s children in what sourc
  • JAMB Faces Legal Heat as Aggrieved Candidates Drag Board to Court Over Low UTME Scores

    .. JAMB Faces Legal Heat as Aggrieved Candidates Drag Board to Court Over Low UTME Scores

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is under mounting legal pressure as a group of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates take the examination body to court over what they describe as "unjustifiably low scores."The legal move gained traction on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user
  • Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout

    . Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout

     A notorious criminal gang believed to be behind a series of kidnappings, armed robberies, and car thefts has been dismantled by the Anambra State Police Command, with four suspects — including a female member — arrested during a high-stakes operation in Uke, Idemili South Local Government Area.The dramatic bust took place on the evening of May
  • NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja

    . NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja

     A serving officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been arrested by the FCT Police Command for his involvement in a botched armed robbery that left a Bolt driver injured in the early hours of Friday.The suspect, identified as Felix Emmanuel, an Inspector with the NDLEA’s FCT Command, allegedly attempted to hijack a Toyota
  • Federal Government Sets Plans In Motion To Repatriate 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad

    . Federal Government Sets Plans In Motion To Repatriate 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad

     The federal government has announced that discussions are underway to facilitate the safe and dignified return of 15,000 Nigerians stranded in countries such as Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and other parts of the world.Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), di
  • Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead

    .. Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead

     Traditional ruler and political leaders among latest victims in escalating farmer-herder crisis At least nine farmers have been confirmed dead following a series of coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen on two farming communities in Benue State, sparking renewed fears over the worsening security situation in the region.The deadly assaul

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