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TROOPS CAPTURE TWO BOKO HARAM INSURGENTS, RECOVER CACHE OF AMMUNITION IN BORNO

Just In: Troops captured two Boko Haram Insurgents and recovered assorted items and utensils meant for the insurgents’ replenishment on Saturday during a clearance operation within Muna general area of Borno state.

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NIGERIAN LAWMAKERS PASS BILL TO SENTENCE UNLAWFUL PROTESTERS TO FIVE YEARS IMPRISONMENT

Nigerian Lawmakers pass bill to sentence 'unlawful protesters' to five years imprisonment

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SOKOTO PASSES LAW PROHIBITING VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS

The Mirabel Centre for survivors of rape and gender based violence has announced the passing of the Prohibition of Violence Against Persons Act in Sokoto State ,north west of Nigeria.

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NLC SUSPENDS 3 WEEKS STRIKE, SIGNS MOU IN NASARAWA

Just In: The three weeks strike action has been suspended by the organized labour in Nasarawa State, after they reached an agreement with the state government in Lafia.

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NSCDC CAUTIONS APPLICANTS AGAINST EMPLOYMENT SCAM

The Controller-General of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, has created a committee to investigate individuals or groups behind the ‘fake’ 2019/2021 replacement and recruitment supplementary list.

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NDU STUDENTS PROTEST INTRODUCTION OF UNIFORMS,CLOSURE OF PORTAL

Students of the Niger Delta University (NDU) in Bayelsa state have protested against a new policy which requires them to wear uniforms as a means of identification to “curb cultism and other crimes.”

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GAS EXPLOSION INJURES THREE IN OGUN

Just In: Three people have been injured in a gas explosion that occurred in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun state on Monday.

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ALMOST A THOUSAND DISPLACED PERSONS FACE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ZAMFARA

Almost a thousand persons displaced by the activities of terrorists operating in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria are currently facing a serious humanitarian crisis as they are in dire need of food...

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EFCC ARRESTS SIX SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN ENUGU

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office arrested six suspected internet Fraudsters in Enugu.

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LAGOS LAWMAKERS PASS LAW STOPPING POLICE FROM PARADING SUSPECTS

Just In: The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to stop police from publicly parading suspects after arresting them.

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KADUNA CLOSES DOWN 13 VULNERABLE SCHOOLS

Kaduna State School Quality Assurance Authority has announced the closure of 13 vulnerable private schools in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

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FULL TEXT OF COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY SOUTHERN GOVERNORS AFTER THEIR MONDAY LAGOS MEETING

Governors from the southern region of Nigeria under the auspices of the Southern Governors’ Forum held a meeting in Lagos today. Click on the link to get the full Communique.

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TROOPS KILL FIVE BOKO HARAM INSURGENTS IN HEAVY GUN BATTLE IN DAUSHE

Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion on patrol along Ngoshe – Ashigashiya engaged in a heavy gun battle with Boko Haram Insurgents, which left Five Insurgents dead in Daushe.

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SOUTHERN GOVERNORS MEET TO DISCUSS INSECURITY AND CLAMOUR FOR SECESSION

Southern Governors of Nigeria have begun a meeting at the seat of the Lagos State Government in Alausa, Ikeja area of the state

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BANDITS ABDUCT SCORES OF STUDENTS IN BETHEL BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL, KADUNA

Suspected bandits stormed Bethel Baptist High School in Damishi, Kaduna and abducted several students.

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THREE POLICEMEN INJURED AS GUNMEN ATTACK STATION IN AKWA IBOM

Just In: Gunmen attacked Udung Uko Divisional Police Headquarters in Akwa Ibom on Saturday.

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GAS TANKER KILLS 10 IN IBADAN MARKET

A gas tanker crushed 10 persons to death at Bode market, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

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GUNMEN ABDUCT TARABA NLC CHAIRMAN AGAIN

Just In: The Taraba State chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Peter Jediel has been abducted by unknown Gunmen again.

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BREAKING: ISWAP/JAS REAPPOINTS NEW LEADER

BREAKING: ISWAP/JAS reappoints new leader

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ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED AS EXPLOSION ROCKS KADUNA

An explosion in Kaduna on Saturday claimed the life of one person , leaving two others injured.

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STUDENT DISGUISES AS BANDITS' LEADER, DEMANDS N3M FROM PRINCIPAL IN ZAMFARA STATE

A pupil of the Federal Government College, Anka has been arrested by Zamfara State Police Command for allegedly parading himself as a bandit leader in order to swindle the principal of the college ...

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AMOTEKUN INTERCEPTS 400 SUSPECTED CRIMINALS IN ONDO STATE

Operatives of Oyo State Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, have arrested 400 suspected criminals in the ongoing “Operation Clean up” in Ondo state.

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GOVERNOR OKOWA SWEARS IN 18 NEW COMMISSIONERS

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa swore in 18 new Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council on Thursday in Asaba, Delta State.

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‘YORUBA NATION’ RALLY WOULD STILL HOLD ON SATURDAY - SUNDAY IGBOHO

'Yoruba Nation' rally would still hold on Saturday- Sunday Igboho

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POLICEMAN KILLED AS ARMED ROBBERS ATTACK BANK IN EKITI

A policeman has been killed in an attempted bank robbery by armed gunmen which took place Thursday evening in Otun Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area in Ekiti.

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BUSINESSMAN WITH $184,800 CONCEALED IN DIAPERS ARRESTED AT AMINU KANO AIRPORT

A businessman, who was caught with 184,800 dollars concealed in diapers, has been arrested at the Aminu Kano Airport.

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OGUN POLICE NAB SUSPECTED OYO BLACKMAILER OVER N7M EXTORTION

Ogun State Police command have arrested Adetoro Kazeem of Alakia area in Ibadan over alleged blackmail and extortion.

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GOV MAKINDE APPROVES NEW CONCESSIONAIRE FOR IBADAN CIRCULAR ROAD

Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde has approved the award of the contract for the construction of the 110km Ibadan Circular Road to a new concessionaire named Messrs SEL-Vydra Consortium, at the c...

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GEN EYITAYO LAUDS TROOPS FIGHTING SPIRIT IN RECENT ENCOUNTER WITH BOKO HARAM / ISWAP INSURGENTS

General Abdulwahab Eyitayo has applauded the troops fighting spirit, most especially in recent encounters with Boko Haram insurgents and its splinter group, ISWAP, in the theatre of operation.

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COURT FIXES JULY 28 FOR TRIAL OF EMBATTLED IMN LEADER IBRAHIM EL-ZAKZAKY AND HIS WIFE ZEENAT

Court fixes July 28 for trial of embattled IMN Leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat

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NIGERIAN SOLDIERS ARREST SUSPECTED ISWAP TERRORIST IN SANGO OTA

Nigerian Soldiers arrest suspected ISWAP terrorist in Sango Ota

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EFCC ARRESTS COUPLE OVER ALLEGED N935M SCAM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested a couple for allegedly cheating unsuspecting victims to the tune of N935 million.

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IPOB: PRESIDENT BUHARI WOULD DEAL WITH NNAMDI KANU’S COLLABORATORS - LAI MOHAMMED WARNS

IPOB: President Buhar @Mbuhari would deal with Nnamdi Kanu's collaborators - Lai Mohammed warns

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THREE KILLED, OTHERS INJURED IN NIGER COMMUNAL CLASH

Three have been killed with several others seriously injured in a communal clash that broke out Yesterday, between the people of Boku and their Doko neighbours in Lavun Local Government Area of Nig...

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THE NIGERIAN ARMY CARRIED OUT THE ATTACK ON SUNDAY IGBOHO’S RESIDENCE - LEADER OF ILANA OMO OODU...

The Nigerian Army carried out the attack on Sunday Igboho's residence - Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua group, (IOO) Emeritus Porf. Banji Akintoye alleges

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EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED OVER RAPE, MURDER OF UNILORIN UNDERGRADUATE

Eight suspects who raped and killed UNILORIN student, Blessing Olajide were arraigned before Justice Ibrahim Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin.

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OSUN POLICE ARREST MASQUERADE LEADER IN OSOGBO

Osun State Police detained the leader of masquerade worshippers, Chief Kayode Esuleke, who allegedly attacked Muslims at their worship centre in Osogbo on Sunday.

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BANDITS ATTACK GOVERNOR GANDUJE’S CONVOY, THREE SECURITY AIDES INJURED

Heavily armed bandits attack Governor Ganduje's convoy, three security aides injured

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KIDNAPPERS KILLED WHILE COLLECTING RANSOM IN KOGI

The Kogi State Police Command killed two kidnappers who were on the verge of collecting ransom in Abobo area of Okehi Local Government Area of the state.

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POLICE TO CONDUCT SHOOTING RANGE EXERCISE IN KATSINA

Katsina State Police Command will embark on shooting exercise at the Gidan Mutum Daya Shooting Range, Kusada Local Government Area of the state on Saturday 3rd July, 2021.

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NIGER GOVT DISMISSES 764 CIVIL SERVANTS OVER FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES

Niger State Government dismissed a medical Doctor, five accountants and seven hundred and fifty-eight civil servants for involvement in fraudulent acts and violation of extant rules.

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KIDNAPPERS ABDUCT OCTOGENARIAN WOMAN IN KATSINA

In the early hours of Tuesday, suspected kidnappers abducted an old woman in Rijiyar Tsamiya Village of Sandamu Local Government Area in Katsina State.

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SUSPECTED CULTISTS KILL UNIBEN UNDERGRADUATE AFTER LAST EXAM

Suspected cultists kill UNIBEN undergradute after last exam

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POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS IN OSUN

The Police Command in Osun have arrested four suspected armed robbers terrorizing the state.

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ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR BELLO MATAWALLE OFFICIALLY JOINS APC

Governor Bello Matawalle announces he has defected to the APC after months of speculation

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GOVERNOR MAKINDE DISSOLVES CABINET, SACKS 17 COMMISSIONERS, RETAINS SSG

Governor Seyi Makinde dissolves cabinet, sacks 17 Commissioners, retains SSG

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COURT JAILS THREE FRAUDSTERS IN IBADAN

Three internet Fraudsters were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State.

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IPOB LEADER NNAMDI KANU ARRESTED AND EXTRADITED TO NIGERIA

Founder and Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been re-arrested and extradited back to Nigeria.

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SOUTH AFRICAN COURT JAILS FORMER PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA

A Constitutional Court has sentenced former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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FAULTY ENGINE FORCES ARIK AIR FLIGHT TO HALT BEFORE TAKEOFF IN LAGOS

An Arik Flight slated to takeoff this morning from Lagos to Abuja was forced to make a sudden halt due to faulty engines at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.

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