The Nigerian Bar Association and the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Nigeria, Abuja Branch, have raised the alarm over what it described as the disturbing resurgence of “one chance” criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory, following the killings of…

A 46-year-old Nigerian man, Osemwengie Irorere, has been shot and killed inside a bus at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal, located on the Yorkdale Road and Allen Road area of Toronto, Canada. PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday that the incident…

A Jigawa State High Court has sentenced a rapist, Abubakar Muhd, popularly known as Akuya, to death by hanging and ordered him to pay N5 million in compensation to his 15-year-old victim. PUNCH Online reports that the case was filed…

A renewed wave of cult-related violence has left two dead in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, after opposing groups engaged in a bloody confrontation on Wednesday. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the development on Thursday…

The Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has arrested a 36-year-old man, Jubril Abdullai, for allegedly engaging in homosexual acts with minors in Edo State. The suspect is reported to have carried out the illegal acts in Aduwawa, Urora, and surrounding…

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory says it has impounded 21 motorcycles for violating an existing order restricting motorcycles from plying major roads and highways in Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement…

The Kano State High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging after finding him guilty of killing his newborn son. The Kano State Government prosecuted Sabo before the court on charges of culpable homicide and causing grievous…

No progress has been recorded on the bandits demand for N300m ransom for the release of nine victims abducted in Adanla community of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025, DAILY POST reports. Coordinator…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has issued a statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of Halifa Abdullahi, a volunteer attached to its Fagge Divisional Office. In the statement, signed by SC Ibrahim…

The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued new regulations to be enforced across Yobe State during the upcoming Sallah and wedding celebrations. In a public notice released on Thursday, the commission outlined three key activities that are strictly prohibited in…

Two people were killed on Wednesday during a rival cult clash in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, who disclosed this to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, said…

The Kano State Police Command, working together with other security agencies, has impounded 104 commercial motorcycles and 68 tricycles while arresting 172 suspects for violating the state’s traffic regulations.  This was contained in a statement issued by Thursday by the…

The Kano Police Command has recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested five suspects in connection with armed robbery and motor vehicle theft. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests of the suspects and recovery of the vehicles…

Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested a 21-year-old, identified as ThankGod Destiny, for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Corps Commander, Operations, of the ESSC, Richard Balogun, disclosed…

The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that it has invited social welfare activist and commentator Adetoun Onajobi, also known as Just Adetoun, over her recent outburst against Governor Dapo Abiodun. PUNCH Online gathered that the activist was invited…