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The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, and signed by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters […]

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 22 suspected drug dealers during coordinated operations carried out in Ozoro and Abraka, as part of its ongoing campaign against drug-related crimes in the state. During the operation, police also rescued two minors who were found inside a suspected drug den. The children were taken to safety, while […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, Emmanuel Etim, for allegedly selling a stolen block machine vibrator valued at over ₦2 million. According to the police, the suspect was apprehended during an investigation into the theft of the industrial equipment. Officers recovered the stolen machine and have begun efforts to return it […]

A man was safely rescued after becoming trapped inside a malfunctioning elevator in a three-storey building on Freeman Street, Zapass, Lagos Island East LCDA, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Controller General, Margaret Adeseye, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to the statement, the […]

The Jigawa State Police Command has launched an investigation after a 60-year-old man reportedly died while staying at a hotel in Dutse with a 20-year-old woman. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 21. The man had checked into the hotel […]

A former operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has dismissed the long-standing claim that former Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha, died after eating poisoned apples. Speaking during a recent interview, Amachree said Abacha died from a cardiac arrest while having intercourse, insisting there was no evidence to support the […]

A 55-year-old community leader, Jacob Bature, has reportedly been shot dead by his neighbour following an argument at a beer parlour in Bauchi State. Bature, who served as the Mai Anguwa of Unguwar Ngas in the Inkil area of Bauchi Local Government Area, was allegedly attacked on the evening of Sunday, July 19, 2026. According […]

The Kano State governorship candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has praised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as a leader whose commitment to transparency and accountability has earned him widespread respect across Nigeria. In a goodwill message to mark Obi’s 65th birthday, the NDC candidate commended the former Anambra State […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Clement Anthony, in connection with the murder of a community leader in the state. According to the police, the suspect was apprehended following an investigation into the killing. During the operation, officers recovered a locally made gun believed to have been used in the crime. […]