Wednesday, February 4

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Three bandits killed as security forces repel attack in Kano

Suspected bandits have launched another attack on Goron Dutse ward in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, leading to the death of three of the attackers after a confrontation with security forces. The attack occurred late Saturday night when…

Edo: NDLEA arrests 31 suspects, seize 2,011 Kilograms of drugs in December

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has re-arrested notorious drug trafficker Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, who was previously convicted in 2023 for dealing in 30.10 kilograms of methamphetamine. The arrest follows the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50…

Gombe police arrest suspect in death of Government House staff

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a suspect in the culpable homicide of a casual staff member at the Gombe Government House. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident involved…

Ghana arrests 141 Nigerians over cybercrime

At least 141 Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana over their alleged involvement in cyber-enabled financial crimes, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise scams. Ghana’s Commissioner for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, disclosed this in…

Kano Hisbah arrests nine over alleged street prostitution

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested nine young people, including eight girls and one boy, for allegedly engaging in street prostitution, often described locally as “Good Evening Girls.” The arrest was confirmed by the Deputy Commander-General of the board,…

Police foil bandit attack on Gombe community

The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old casual worker in connection with the alleged killing of a fellow staff member within the Gombe Government House premises. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2025, and…

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Adamawa community

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a community in the Garage District of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The hometown of a former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, was invaded on Christmas Day…

Many Feared Dead as Explosion Rocks Zamfara Highway

An unspecified number of travelers have been reportedly been killed following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Yazid Abubakar, reportedly confirmed…

Lagos: LASTMA shuts Otedola Bridge after container trucks crash

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has temporarily closed the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to facilitate the removal of two fully loaded 20-foot container trucks involved in an early-morning accident. In a video update released on Saturday,…

Police kill robbery suspect in Nasarawa highway gun duel

Police Command in Nasarawa State has neutralised a suspected armed robber and recovered a firearm during a patrol operation on the Lafia – Obi Road. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Rahman Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued…

Kano Hisba nabs nine prostitutes

The Kano State Hisba Board has arrested nine young girls for allegedly engaging in prostitution, popularly referred to as “Good Evening Girls.” The Board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this in a statement made available to The Punch…

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