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EFCC arrests Energy Commission DG for alleged N500bn fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences. A source within the anti-graft agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was…

UniAbuja student remanded over alleged rape

The FCT High Court on Wednesday remanded a 40- year-old University of Abuja law student, Monday Goodluck , for allegedly raping a 100 -level Medicine and Surgery student. Justice M.S Idris, the trial judge gave the order after rejecting oral…

Woman arrested for Kano arson attack on co-wife’s family

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old housewife for allegedly setting her co-wife’s room ablaze in an incident that resulted in serious injuries to four persons in Mangwarori Quarters, Mariri Kano. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi…

Court Adjourns Abuja Doctor’s ₦19m IVF Fraud Trial

An Abuja High Court sitting in Gudu, has adjourned the trial of a medical practitioner, Dr. John Abebe, and his facility, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited, over allegations of IVF fraud, embryo theft and unlawful disclosure of patients’ medical secrets. Justice…

Hisbah arrests fish seller and two women in Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two women and a 35-year-old fish seller over an alleged attempt to engage in immoral acts in Kano. The director of public enlightenment of the state Hisbah Board, Auwalu Sheshe, confirmed the arrest…

EFCC docks businessman over alleged employment scam in Kwara

A 45-year-old businessman, Kazeem Akinwunmi Bolaji, was on Wednesday arraigned on an 11-count charge bordering on alleged employment scam and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin.   According to the…

Police arrest and arraign suspects

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two more suspected miscreants linked to the recent attack on the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano in April 2026. Similarly, the command has arraigned seven suspects before Magistrate…

Police arraign seven suspects over Kano GSM market attack

The Kano State Police Command has provided an update on its investigation and prosecution efforts following the thuggery attack at the Farm Centre GSM market in Kano on April 28, 2026. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations…

Kwara pastor jailed for life for sexually assaulting minors

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin the state capital has sentenced the General Overseer of the Mission House of Divine Land of Joy and Prayer Ministry, Pastor Ajiboye Olayinka, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting three minors within…

Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, recover AK-49 rifles

Security operatives in Katsina State have repelled an attempted attack on Gwarjo town in Matazu Local Government Area, forcing suspected bandits to flee, abandoning their weapons at the scene.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday…

Police rescue kidnapped 2-year-old from Delta market

A two-year-old child suspected of being abducted has been rescued by the police in Warri, Delta State, and reunited with the parents. PUNCH Metro gathered that operatives of the Quick Response Squad, Warri, on May 10, 2026, at about 07:15…

Bandits kidnap village head, four others in Katsina

Suspected bandits have attacked Kogari community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting five residents, including the village head and members of his family.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst,…

Police raid secessionist camp, recover arms in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a secessionist camp in Owerre-Ezukala, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state, recovering sophisticated arms and ammunition. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this during a press…

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