Nigerian Army has sustained operational momentum across multiple theatres of operation, killing scores of terrorists and disrupting criminal networks nationwide in a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations in the last 24 hours. A credible Army Headquarters source told the News…

The Ondo State Police Command on Saturday said it had arrested two persons for allegedly being involved in ritual activity. According to the command, the two suspects, identified as Maria and Adewale, were arrested in Ile-Oluji town, the headquarters of…

A youth, Mr Igwe Akuma from Ndi Uma compound, was on Friday killed during a crisis that erupted in Okon-Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. Also, houses, vehicles and other property belonging to some individuals in the…

Suspected political thugs on Friday night invaded a popular hotel (name withheld) in the Orazi axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, disrupting a live Arise TV interview. It was gathered that an Arise TV crew was conducting…

Several cult-related and gang groups in Cross River State have signed a peace accord, pledging to renounce kidnapping, violent clashes, and other criminal activities. The agreement followed a peace walk organised by the Homeland Safety and Security Agency through the…

Gunmen attacked a village in Plateau State’s Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area, killing seven people and injuring several others on Friday night. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Online in Jos on Saturday that the incident occurred in Bong village, Doemak District, where the…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stirred renewed discussion around prophecy and spiritual discernment after reflecting on a controversial prediction related to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, campaign. Speaking at…

The Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu on January 2 in Auchi, Edo North. Ibrahim, who is currently on his housemanship at Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was said to…

Operatives of the Kwara State police command, have arrested three persons over suspected arson attack on a residential facility in Ilorin, the state capital, over alleged religious issues. They are Salihu Saka, Abubakar Salihu, and Yekini Olohuntele. The incident occurred…

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Police has warned motorists not to exceed 50 kilometres per hour on city roads, following a road crash linked to illegal racing and reckless driving in Yola. The warning was contained in a…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives on January 2, 2026, foiled an armed robbery attack on a petrol station located along Ikot Ekpene Road by Ikot Ekang Junction, Abak Local Government Area of the state, and recovered…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, in a joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The illicit drug, packaged in 30 slabs, was discovered aboard…

Troops of the Nigerian Army 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have arrested a 13-member gang of criminals and recovered 13 pump-action rifles from them. The troops busted the criminal gang in Oshimili North Local Government…

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with a suspected arson attack on a residential building in Ilorin, the state capital, following allegations of threats linked to religious differences. In a press release…

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have killed a suspected kidnapper and launched a manhunt for others during an operation in Kaduna State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the…