The Abia State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the incident that led to the death of a community leader, Igwe Akwu, in the Okon-Aku community of the Ohafia Local Government Area of the state last Friday. In a…

Residents of Puposhola in the New Oko-Oba area of Lagos State have appealed to the state government to fix the dilapidated road in their community. The residents claimed that the bad road had subjected them to untold hardship and unnecessary…

The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police say they have arrested two suspects in connection with a stabbing incident that led to the death of a 23-year-old Nigerian, John Temitope Onetufo. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement obtained from the Met Police…

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 55-year-old man, Ademola Joshua, in connection with an alleged case of incest and sexual abuse involving a minor. The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday, stating that…

The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has failed to honour an invitation extended to him by the police over allegations of multiple rape and other offences capable of causing a breach of public peace,…

Security forces have rescued all 20 villagers kidnapped from Dunfawa village in Moriki District of Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Security sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the victims were freed unharmed after they were abducted by armed bandits…

Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested an associate of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata in Takum, Taraba. Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters of JTF OPWS, confirmed this in a statement made…

The Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Taraba State command has intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs suspected to be Indian hemp (cannabis) in Jalingo, the state capital. The interception which took place during the weekend, according to the leadership…

Five children have lost their lives, while one sustained injuries, following the collapse of a fence in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday. Confirming the incident to…

The Nigerian Army said its troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), following intelligent gathering, have arrested eight suspects including two principal suspects believed to be key facilitators within the suicide bombing network. Lieutenant Colonel Sani UbaMedia Information OfficerJoint Task Force…

A fire outbreak on Monday gutted an open recycling space and spread to nearby buildings along Pipeline Road, off Ekoro Road, Abule Egba, Lagos. The Controller-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed Tahir Abu Emhoye, a younger brother of Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, who was abducted on January 1, 2026, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s request for an interim forfeiture order of N30.7 million, said to be linked to alleged fraudulent activities involving officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…

The Delta State Police Command has removed and sanctioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the GRA Division, Asaba, over allegations of extortion and intimidation involving a good Samaritan. The action may not be unconnected to the unlawfully…

The Delta State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against the Divisional Police Officer of the GRA Division in Asaba, following a viral report of extortion and the intimidation of a man who attempted to save a dying stranger. PUNCH…