The Adamawa State Police Command on Sunday said its operatives have arrested two persons over the alleged killing of three women in renewed communal violence in communities around Lamurde Local Government Area. “The Adamawa State Police Command has swiftly responded…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted various quantities of illicit substances, including ketamine, ecstasy and tramadol pills concealed in sachets of coffee mix and a book parcel heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. This was contained in…

Communities in Agwarra and Borgu local government areas of Niger state have been attacked by terrorists, killing about 42 persons and abducting unconfirmed number of persons including children. The terrorists according to a source have been attacking villages in Agwarra…

A road crash in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State has claimed the lives of five persons, while 13 others sustained injuries. PUNCH Online learnt that the crash, which occurred at Zangzat Roundabout, Langtang, at about 3 a.m.…

Family members of traditional ruler of Adanla community, Igbaja Ward 2, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba David Oyerinola and his wife, who escaped a kidnap attempt on December 26, 2025, are now under threat from unknown…

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered one of its officers, caught on a viral video allegedly extorting a motorcyclist, to report to Force Headquarters for disciplinary proceedings. The force also called for the officer’s Divisional Police Officer to report for…

No fewer than 30 people were feared killed and many others kidnapped as armed men suspected to be bandits attacked a community in Niger State. The bandits, who were said to be operating from Kainji Lake National Park, reportedly attacked…

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a truck driver in Ijebu-Ode claiming he was pursued and assaulted by men impersonating members of the Nigerian Police Force. The driver alleged that the attackers,…

Not less than seven persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits in Bong village of Doemak District in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan LGA Christopher Audu Manship, who confirmed…

At least 25 people were feared dead in a canoe accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State, while 13 passengers were reportedly rescued and 14 others remain missing, according to a preliminary report by authorities. PUNCH Online had…

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised 23 bandits following coordinated attacks in Kano State between Jan. 1 and January 2, reinforcing the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-led operations in the region. A credible military source told the News Agency of…

A woman and practitioner of traditional religion has accused her neighbours in Ilorin, Kwara State, of carrying out a targeted arson attack on her home following repeated threats due to her faith. The allegation was made public in a report…

Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, Delta State has announced the death of the Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, in Ika South Local Government Area of the state, Rev. Fr. Stephen Chukwuma. This was contained in…

The people of Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of six siblings in a late-night fire outbreak on Thursday. A resident of the town, Saidu Nasir, confirmed the deaths…

Nigerian Army has sustained operational momentum across multiple theatres of operation, killing scores of terrorists and disrupting criminal networks nationwide in a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations in the last 24 hours. A credible Army Headquarters source told the News…