Man plots fiancée’s murder over N14m, promises killer-herbalist N5m
The police on Wednesday paraded 36 suspects, including a female, in connection with various crimes in different locations in the country. The suspects were arrested […]
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Lagos under siege!
Late March 2020, Ali aka Abu Ibrahim stirred from the transient darkness of sleep into the eternal dawn of his demise. Ummi Ibrahim, his wife, […]
Ebube Agu: Another resort to self-help
The security situation in the Southeast has gone from bad to worse in the last couple of months. Gone were the days when insecurity used […]
Police confirm Owerri robbery, debunk news of fire in Imo House of Assembly
By IKECHUKWU IWEAJUNWA The Imo Police Command has confirmed Sunday’s robbery attack on motorists in Orji area of Owerri, which left four persons with bullet […]
America advises citizens against travelling to Nigeria over banditry, terrorism, others
By AKINOLA AJIBOLA The United States government has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria as a result of the security threats in some […]
Governors take kidnapping, killings concern to Buhari
With insecurity boiling over in the country, North’s governors cried out on Thursday and took their concern to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. […]
No plans to attack banks, institutions – IPOB
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed alleged plans by its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), to attack banks in the Southeast […]
Nigeria and war of tongues, by Femi Adesina
Our country is at war today on many fronts. Nigeria battles insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery, cult killings, ritual murders, and war of tongues. […]
Couple, 3 children abducted in Ondo
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a man, his wife and three children between Ajowa Akoko and Ayere community in Kogi State. The man identified as Ibrahim […]
Go after Fulani group threatening Ortom, Reps tell Police, DSS
The House of Representatives has charged the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to go after a shadowy group, Fulani Nationality Movement, […]
Fulani Warlord Wakili Charged for Murder, Kidnapping, Remanded in Prison
A court in Oyo state has remanded an alleged notorious Fulani warlord Abdullahi Wakili in prison. The 70-year-old man will be held in a correctional […]
I pray for God’s mercy before hacking into my victims’ bank accounts — Internet fraud suspect
Twenty-seven-year-old suspected SIM card hacker, Ayoola Olalekan, was arrested by the Osun State Police Command and paraded alongside a robbery syndicate. Following interrogation by the […]
Lady robs pastor at gunpoint, lands in police net with gang members
Two members of an armed robbery gang, who robbed Pastor Godwin Ojerinde of God’s Will Praying Ground, Siun in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of […]
Police smash armed robbery gang masquerading as govt task force
Operatives of Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), Bayelsa State Police Command, have arrested two suspected armed robbers who have been disguising as state government […]
How we formed kidnapping gang, by suspects arrested for abducting businesswoman
Two suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a Delta State-based businesswoman on January 14 have been arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT). […]
Activist asks court to direct Buhari, Makinde to arrest killer herdsmen
An activist and lawyer, Mr. Femi Aborisade, has approached a Federal High Court in Ibadan seeking an order to compel the President, Major General Muhammadu […]
Insecurity: Akeredolu orders massive recruitment into Amotekun Corps
In a bid to contain rising insecurity in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered massive recruitment into the State Security Network known as the […]
Army disowns soldier arrested for robbery in Ondo
The 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigeria Army has disowned one Corporal Innocent Victor who was arrested and paraded by the Nigeria police for armed […]
Ekiti State Govt To Procure N550m Drones To Tackle Insecurity
Following the high rate of insecurity in the country, the Ekiti State Government has revealed plans to procure sophisticated drones for surveillance to aid in […]
Senate kicks as petroleum ministry spends N98.4m on flyers
The Senate Public Account Committee has described as unacceptable the payment of N98.4m by the Petroleum Resources Ministry for the printing of leaflets. The flyers, […]