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Suspected armed bandits have launched a deadly attack on Agwara community in Niger State, setting ablaze a police station and a church while abducting at least five residents.Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the community late at night, firing sporadically to instil fear and force residents indoors before carrying out the arson attacks. The police station […]

One person has been confirmed dead following a gun battle between operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and suspected smugglers in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to reports, the incident occurred during an intelligence-led operation by Customs officers who were said to be on patrol when they encountered a group of […]

Iran’s parliament has voted to designate European military forces as “terrorist groups” in a retaliatory move following actions in Europe aimed at classifying the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. The decision, announced on Sunday, marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Tehran and European governments, as Iran condemned what it described […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has reminded Nigerians that filing annual tax returns by March 31 is compulsory, stressing that compliance applies to both employers and individual taxpayers. Oyedele gave the directive during a webinar organised in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board and aimed at […]

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly staging their own abduction in a bid to extort ₦10 million from their family. According to police sources, the couple hatched the plan after the husband expressed the need to raise money to fund a planned trip abroad. Investigations revealed that the pair conspired […]

In a recent statement, the music star openly praised former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the development as a positive step in her long-standing immigration journey. According to Nicki, the Gold Card signifies progress, as she disclosed that her citizenship papers are now being finalized. The revelation quickly gained traction on social media, drawing mixed […]

The Zamfara State Police Command has intercepted a large cache of explosives believed to be intended for criminal groups operating in the state. According to the police, officers acting on intelligence stopped a suspicious vehicle during a routine operation and arrested the driver. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 954 explosives, […]

Police in New York are investigating a possible hate crime after a man deliberately drove his car into a Jewish centre in Brooklyn. According to authorities, the suspect repeatedly rammed the building with his vehicle, causing visible damage to the property. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the incident. Officers responded swiftly to the scene […]

According to police authorities, the suspects allegedly deployed sophisticated cyber tools and unauthorized access to telecom infrastructure to reroute large volumes of airtime and internet data for personal gain. Investigations revealed that the fraud had been running for an extended period, causing significant financial losses to affected telecommunications companies. The police said the suspects were […]

According to police sources, the incident occurred after the two friends reportedly fell out over proceeds from an online transaction. What began as a heated argument allegedly escalated into a violent confrontation, during which the suspect is said to have attacked his friend, leading to his death. The victim was confirmed dead shortly after the […]