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…

One suspected kidnapper has been neutralised by the Bauchi State Police Command, with another arrested and two kidnapped victims rescued. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, had directed all Divisional Police Headquarters to embark on aggressive operations within their respective…

Human rights groups, activists and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Government over the arrest and the use of force on residents who protested the demolition of their homes across parts of…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Sadiq, 40, as the prime suspect in the murder of his elder brother, a businessman, Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga. The command identified the suspect as a resident of Boga Village in Gombi…

The Zamfara State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle conveying 954 explosive materials suspected to have been intended for use by bandits operating in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that…

A man has been reportedly killed by suspected armed herders in a renewed attack along the Agagbe–Naka–Agatu axis in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources informed Zagazola Makama that the incident took place on January 27…

Operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team of the Delta State Police Command have dismantled a suspected cult killing network linked to recent violent clashes in Ughelli town, arresting 11 suspects and recovering weapons and other incriminating items.…