The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists against violating traffic laws and regulations, saying anyone found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The command also pledged to sustain its statewide enforcement exercise across the 31 local government areas of the state. A statement issued…
…for poisoning her husband 40 days after wedding in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, for attempting to m8rder her husband by poisoning his food 40 days after their wedding. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on Thurs…
…acts across the state under a new initiative tagged "operation Kano First". Deputy Commander-General of the Board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, issued the warning on Thursday, August 13, 2026 shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf donated 10 operational vehicles and 50 motorcycles to reinforce Hisbah's activities. "Those who g…
…Fire and Rescue Service later said 10 fire engines had been deployed, along with a command support unit, technical rescue teams, officers and other resources.The witness described the rear carriage as being 'completely on its side at the bottom of the small embankment'. Passengers were escorted away from the train and…
…title reflected not only her roots in Osogbo but also the affection and admiration she commanded among theatre lovers. It became her nickname after acting in a TV production titled: Ẹran Iya Osogbo. Away from the stage, she was also a mother and custodian of a growing artistic dynasty. Her children inherited the family…
…in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhammad, 22, also of Herwagana. The suspects were paraded at the NSCDC State Command in Gombe. The State Commandant, Idris Jibrin, who was represented by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Buhari Saad, disclosed that the suspects…
…member of a kidnapping gang, Sanda Aliyu, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over an alleged plan to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6m in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Aliyu was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026, following actionable intelligence that…
…example of this principle when, after losing the 2015 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari, he famously said his ambition was not worth the blood of a single Nigerian. That statement helped elevate him in the public imagination as a statesman who placed national peace above personal power. politicians Nigerians sh…
…has continued since they retired from professional football, with the former teammates regularly meeting at reunions involving France's 1998 squad and charity matches. Barthez won 87 caps for France and became the team's first-choice goalkeeper shortly after Euro 1996, retaining the position until his international ret…
…vigilantes along the Ajaokuta-Anyigba road in Ofu Speaking at the Kogi State Police Command headquarters after his release, Anyichie said the kidnappers demanded varying amounts of ransom from the victims, ranging from N2 million to N100 million. He said he became the target of the abductors' anger after telling them t…
…Meanwhile, about nine (9) persons were arrested and detained at Benue State Police Command, Makurdi," he added. According to Daily Trust, the baby did not cry immediately after birth, prompting a nurse on duty to intervene before the newborn eventually responded normally. Consequently, the mother and baby were moved t…
…money to raise funds for the surgery to happen."Though the Rivers State Police Command previously confirmed investigations into the earlier cult clash through spokesperson Blessing Agabe, law enforcement officials are continuing to gather details regarding the latest outbreak of violence. Amid growing tension, universi…
…election in Osun state. Following the outrage over his comment, the state police command invited him for questioning. While leaving the command headquarters, Fadanhusi spoke to newsmen insisting that his comment was misconstrued by those who do not speak and understand the Yoruba language.''I have met the police, and I…
…to establish and lead his own criminal gang. Confirming the arrest to newsmen, the command's spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said investigative verification of the transaction has provided further leads into the circumstances surrounding the attempted acquisition and identified other persons connected with the…
Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, accuses Rivers state police command of mismanaging case of 10-year-old girl allegedly r@ped by her parents' landlord Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has accused officers of the Rivers State Police Command of mismanaging an investigation into the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl,…
…State, while unveiling the portal. Ogbe, who was represented by the Manager, NCDMB, Mr Emmanuel Yusuf, said the success of the platform depended not only on its design but also on its collective adoption and engagement by industry stakeholders. The event, organised in partnership with the Bank of Industry and the Niger…
…Osun East Senatorial District, was recently invited by the Osun State Police Command for questioning over remarks he made at an APC campaign rally in Ilesa that were interpreted as a call for attacks against members of the rival Accord Party. Explaining his position, Abdullahi said Tinubu’s statement could be interpret…
…been charged to court to face the full weight of the law. Babaseyi said the command remained committed to protecting critical infrastructure across the state, urging residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the police. “We have arrested suspected vandals in the act within that axis and charged them to cour…
…formation in Edo State. The restructuring is designed to decentralise the Army’s command and control structure, improve tactical response times and enable troops to respond more effectively to security threats across different regions. The move is also expected to be complemented by the planned recruitment of 28,000 ad…
…particularly through persuasion, while his conduct in the courtroom and classroom commanded respect. “As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, he wielded the law as a noble instrument of justice and social transformation through persuasion. In the courtroom and classroom, he commanded respect through his wisdom and the quiet d…
…daughter Meraiah gets engaged (video) Meraiah, daughter of veteran actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, is engaged to her man. The 26-year-old apparel product developer announced her engagement in a dreamy video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. In the video, she is seen taking a stroll on the…
…District, Francis Fadahunsi, has been invited to appear before the state police command over his viral ‘Kill Accord’ comment. Fadahunsi was seen in a video circulating on social media where he addressed a gathering that any member of the rival Accord Party seen in Ilesa before Saturday’s governorship election should be…
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have apprehended one Muhamodu Sanni linked to a suspected kidnapping syndicate around the Obudu/Woru axis of Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. Sanni was arrested while allegedly attempting to cash out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. This was conta…
…nine travellers k!lled by terrorists in Niger State community The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were suspected to have been k!lled by terrorists while travelling on the road. The spokesperson for the…
…wounds,” the statement said. However, in his interview at the Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday, which was posted on the command’s X handle, Daniel narrated how he narrowly escaped death at the hands of one of the abductors. “The incident happened after they (abductors) already had control over us. I saw a little sp…