The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that at least five separate fire incidents were recorded across different parts of the Kano metropolis within a 24-hour period, between January 27 and 28, 2026. The incidents, which occurred in Nassarawa, Fagge…

The Ogun State Police Command has dismantled an organised child trafficking and illegal surrogacy syndicate operating under the guise of an orphanage. The breakthrough was achieved by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department following the transfer of…

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested five suspects and dismantled a child trafficking and illegal surrogacy syndicate operating under the guise of an orphanage home in the Badagry area of Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi,…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed detention of it officers for allegedly shooting and killing a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. Following the incident, the command has also commenced a comprehensive investigation into the fatal shooting…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested a car snatcher who robbed a bolt driver of his Toyota Corolla vehicle at gunpoint in Uyo. It added that the vehicle was recovered in Ikono, another local government in the…

Nigerian troops have dealt a significant blow to insurgent activities in the North East part of the country following coordinated dawn operations that neutralized several terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition. The development was disclosed on Thursday in a post…

An Indian national, Mr Ramshikor Chaudi, who resides in Nigeria, has been brought before an Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos over allegations that he defrauded HND Supermarket of N22 million through the use of falsified bank transfer alerts. Chaudi is…

The Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that its officers shot at residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting no gun was fired during Wednesday’s demonstration. Protesters from communities including Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin and Oko Baba marched to…

A heartbroken mother has appealed to Nigerians for help after her daughter was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp. The post that has already gone viral on X by many users was further analyzed by…

Gunmen believed to be bandits have abducted Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, the North-West Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State. The incident was made public in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine.…

Four men have been arrested by the operatives of the Osun State Police Command over alleged motorcycle theft. Their arrests, according to a statement by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan and issued by the Police Public Relations Officer,…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two dismissed Nigerian Army personnel for their alleged involvement in armed robbery operations within the state. The arrest was disclosed on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Ayanlade,…

Kidnapped Edo medical doctor, Dr. Abu Ibrahim, who was abducted alongside his now deceased brother, has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home. His father, Tahir Momoh, confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. Momoh also…

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted Rahvet International Limited for the unlawful conversion of N21 million belonging to one Chioma Adeoye. The conviction followed the company’s arraignment by the Economic and…

Gunmen have attacked Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting a pregnant woman, identified as Mrs Mary Jesulayomi, during the assault. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, when the armed assailants reportedly stormed the community—located…