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According to reports, the incident occurred during a routine traffic stop when South African police officers intercepted the vehicle Onu was travelling in. Details surrounding what led to the shooting remain unclear, but witnesses said an argument allegedly ensued between the officers and the victim before shots were fired. Onu was reportedly pronounced dead at […]

According to police sources, the senior officer was under investigation by security agencies over claims linking him to the illegal supply of weapons to criminal groups operating in parts of the country. While the probe was still in progress, the officer was found dead from a gunshot wound believed to be self-inflicted. The incident occurred […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three Indian nationals and a Nigerian man on charges of conspiracy and criminal breach of trust before a Kwara State High Court in Ilorin. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the defendants—Lalit Sarwat, Ravi Raghavendra, Gagan Sarswat, all Indian nationals, and Oniyide Samuel, a Nigerian who serves […]

Tension flared in Dansadau town, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a member of the House of Representatives, Kabiru Mikailu, was reportedly attacked by angry youths during a community visit. A viral video circulating on social media shows the visibly distressed lawmaker being dragged, shoved, and chased by a crowd, with stones allegedly […]

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents have abducted the newly elected Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, Alhaji Saidu, along with two councillors and several other passengers. The incident occurred along the notorious Kamuya–Buni Yadi road, a route long known for terrorist attacks and kidnappings. The victims were reportedly traveling to Maiduguri following […]

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued a female victim during a raid on their hideout in Obio/Akpor. The police engaged the suspects in a gunfight after tracing their location, successfully neutralizing two of the kidnappers. The operation also led to the safe recovery of the abducted woman, […]

A Delta State High Court has issued an injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy across the state. The ruling followed a suit challenging the legality and manner of enforcement of the policy, which motorists have long complained is often abused by security operatives. The […]

Eyewitnesses said the blasts, which occurred at different locations within the town, sent residents fleeing for safety as loud bangs echoed across nearby neighbourhoods. Shops were hurriedly shut, while vehicular and pedestrian movement was temporarily halted as fear spread. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the explosions remains unclear. Security […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Niger Delta leaders that his administration is intensifying efforts to defeat terrorism and banditry across the country, while also expanding development in the oil-producing region. The president gave the assurance while hosting a delegation of Niger Delta leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said security remains a […]

According to palace sources, the installation will take place in Oyo town and is expected to attract prominent traditional rulers, political leaders, cultural stakeholders and dignitaries from across Yorubaland and beyond. The title Okanlomo is regarded as one of the most prestigious honorary titles within the Oyo traditional institution, often reserved for individuals considered to […]