Category: News

A devastating fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, has claimed the lives of at least 23 people, officials confirmed on Saturday. Authorities say the establishment had been operating without the required permissions and failed to meet essential fire and safety standards, raising serious concerns about oversight and enforcement in the popular tourist hub. Emergency […]

A former Inspector-General of Police has shed light on why previous efforts to withdraw police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) did not succeed, even as he expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s new directive aimed at freeing up manpower for core policing duties. Speaking in an interview, the ex-IGP explained that earlier administrations […]

According to the governor, the state government has employed 1,050 local hunters, established a Forward Operation Base (FOB), and officially absorbed several vigilante members into the state civil service to boost coordinated security operations. Ododo explained that the recruitment of hunters and the integration of vigilante operatives were strategic steps to enhance grassroots intelligence gathering […]

The Leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church has condemned the recent abduction of church members in Kogi State, calling on Governor Usman Ododo to take urgent action to secure their safe release. Speaking in response to the attack, the cleric described the incident as heartbreaking and unacceptable, stressing that innocent worshippers should never […]

Police in South Africa have launched an investigation after gunmen attacked a hostel in Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people, including a three-year-old child. According to authorities, the attackers stormed the building and opened fire on occupants in what is believed to be a targeted incident. The hostel, located in the nation’s administrative capital, was […]

The Edo State Police Command has begun a full-scale manhunt for the gunmen who killed a police inspector during a routine stop-and-search operation. According to the command, the incident occurred when unidentified assailants opened fire on officers on duty, fatally wounding the inspector before escaping from the scene. The attackers were said to have taken […]

The Anambra State Police Command has foiled an imminent cult clash in Enugwu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area, following a swift response by its operatives. According to the Command, officers acting on credible intelligence moved in to disrupt the planned attack between rival groups. During the operation, two suspected cult members were arrested. A locally […]

Tanzania’s police have banned all planned rallies following violent clashes after the recent general election. Authorities said the proposed protests were “unauthorised” and warned that anyone attempting to mobilise could face legal action. The unrest erupted after the election, which saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner with nearly 98% of the vote, sparking anger […]

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has firmly dismissed allegations linking him to terrorism financing, describing the claims as entirely false and politically motivated. In a statement issued through his media aide, Malami said the accusations were fabricated by political adversaries seeking to tarnish his reputation and score cheap points ahead of the […]

The Oyo State Fire Service has successfully recovered the body of a 38-year-old man who tragically fell into a deep well in Beere, Ibadan. The incident adds to the growing number of well-related accidents in the state. According to officials, emergency responders were promptly dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of the accident. Rescue […]