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Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Oghenebuba Mamatime, for allegedly shooting a former cult member who renounced his membership in Jesse, Delta State. The spokesperson for the command, Bright Edafe, said the suspect was arrested on July 21, 2026, during a joint operation carried out […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has begun an investigation into the death of Pastor Etetim Udo, who was found dead inside his church in the state. According to police, the pastor’s lifeless body was discovered within the church premises, prompting officers to visit the scene and commence preliminary investigations. Initial findings suggest that the […]

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has questioned why Nigerian government officials have not visited Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits to negotiate peace, arguing that similar dialogue was used to end militancy in the Niger Delta. Speaking on the country’s security challenges, Gumi recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo […]

The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State has been abducted by suspected bandits after a deadly attack that claimed the lives of four security personnel. The attackers reportedly ambushed the chairman’s convoy while he was travelling along a major road in the state. During the attack, four security operatives providing escort were […]

The Gombe State Police Command has reunited a woman with her vehicle five years after it was stolen in Rivers State. The recovered vehicle, a Toyota Highlander SUV belonging to Mrs. Cecilia A. Duru, was officially handed back to its owner after a successful investigation and recovery by the police. According to the command, the […]

The Kano State High Court has sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering 23-year-old housewife, Rumasa’u Shuaibu. Delivering judgment on Friday, July 24, 2026, Justice Farida Rabiu-Danbappa ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge convicted Abdulkadir of culpable homicide and sentenced him […]

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed police officers across the country to take decisive action against anyone found carrying illegal firearms as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity. According to the directive, officers are to confront armed suspects and, where necessary, use force against individuals found in possession of illegal weapons who pose […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that every valid vote cast during the 2027 general elections will count. Speaking on preparations for the elections, Amupitan said the commission is committed to conducting a free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process. He emphasized that INEC is strengthening […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working alongside members of the Yobe Hunters group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a security operation in Yobe State. According to the military, the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities in the state. During the raid, security operatives […]

American R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to an affray charge in connection with a nightclub altercation that took place in London in 2023. By admitting guilt, the Grammy-winning artist has avoided going to trial on more serious charges linked to the incident. The case stemmed from a fight that reportedly broke out at […]