The management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, IBBUL, Niger State, has launched an investigation into the death of 300-level Computer Science student, Kelvin Danlami, cautioning against speculation and the spread of unverified information Danlami was said have committed suicide…

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the conduct of the Divisional Police Officer of Olosan Police Station in Mushin, CSP Ayanwale Ayodeji, following viral allegations of power abuse and intimidation. The controversy began on Tuesday when…

The police on Tuesday dragged two security guards before a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for allegedly stealing a car and a plasma television. The defendants, Amadi Basil, 30 and Arthria Aondona, 36, are standing trial on charges…

Authorities of the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have ordered the immediate closure of Abu Sinan High School in the Sabon Layi community over safety concerns. It was learnt that the directive was issued on Monday during…

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and publish names of candidates forwarded to it by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator…

No fewer than three major fire outbreaks were recorded within a 32-hour period in the Federal Capital Territory, leading to estimated losses of more than ₦650 million in January 2026, the Federal Fire Service has said. The incidents, which occurred…

Fear has escalated in Ataroga, a border settlement between Ebonyi and Benue States, after unknown armed men allegedly slaughtered several cows. The attack, said to have taken place early Sunday morning, has created panic and forced many residents to flee,…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawyer following a shooting during a masquerade display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, which left one person dead and eight others injured. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko,…

Massive crowds gathered at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin on Monday to bid farewell to the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bashir Solihu, who passed away on Monday. Solihu died at the age of 75.…

Troops under Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have allegedly detained three individuals suspected of acting as recruitment agents for the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Banki, Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a security-focused outlet covering the Lake Chad region, reported…

A 300-level Computer Science student from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Kelvin Danlami, has lost his life in a tragic incident allegedly linked to gambling. According to reports, Danlami took his own life yesterday, Monday, 19 January, 2026,…

The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced Olumuyiwa Adjoto to life imprisonment for sexually abusing his wife’s six-year-old niece. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who delivered the judgment, held that the prosecution successfully established two of the three…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects over allegations of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Giade Local Government Area. Spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, said the suspects attacked two members of the Nigerian Forestry and…

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered an underground Boko Haram logistics base containing fuel, medical items and other supplies in Borno State. The discovery was made after soldiers carried out intelligence-led attacks on terrorist hideouts in the Timbuktu…

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Adani–Nsukka Road, killing one armed suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle after a fierce early-morning gun battle with suspected kidnappers. The confrontation, our correspondent gathered, occurred…