The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government after the money was linked to an alleged romance fraud scheme currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice…

Parents in parts of Lagos State rushed to schools on Monday to pick up their children following reports of a suspected bandit attack in communities around Eleko and Imota, prompting authorities and the police to dismiss the claims as false.…

The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested an officer for reportedly tear-gassing an unknown person to death in Benin City. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, disclosed this on Monday, June 1, 2026, in a…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged deliberate circulation of false information claiming that “bandits invaded Lamini Community in Ido Local Government Area and killed six persons.” The Command said the claim, which spread through…

Following operations carried out on May 31, 2026, the Kaduna State Police Command said it has recovered 245 stolen cattle after foiling two separate cattle rustling and kidnapping attempts in Igabi and Kudan local government areas of the state. The…

The Imota Local Council Development Area and management of GBEDU 100.1FM have reassured residents that Imota remains peaceful and secure following the circulation of a viral video and a radio broadcast alleging that two schoolgirls were killed during a bandit…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a suspected member of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist group who allegedly fled a terrorist enclave following recent military airstrikes in Borno State. The development was disclosed by a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert…

Nigerian Army troops have rescued 23 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama said the attack occurred around 3:30 am on Monday when…

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, have rescued 23 kidnap victims following an attack by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Bunu road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least three officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals Unit allegedly involved in the death of their senior colleague, Agada Levi Agada, during an operation in Nasarawa State.…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, Federal High Court,…

A boy has been killed and several worshippers injured after bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in Namama community of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by…

Despite heavy rainfall on Monday, protesters under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement stormed the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, demanding urgent action over worsening insecurity and the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has commended personnel deployed for the ongoing Eid el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations nationwide, describing their performance as key to improved safety and smoother traffic flow on highways during the festive period. The Corps Marshal, Shehu…

A group of gunmen has attacked police officers along the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road, located around Orumba South Local Area of Anambra State, killing two police officers instantly. Our correspondent gathered that police men were ambushed and attacked on Sunday night while…