By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command, said it has 43 suspected criminals during a late-night raid on a notorious criminal hideout in the Isheri-Olofin area of the state, by Operation Kosaye. The suspects, comprising 28 males and 15 females, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Weapons and…

…there were six passengers and one driver, but their journey became unsettling after police officers at multiple checkpoints insisted there were seven passengers in the vehicle. Narrating the ordeal, she said: “The first police officer stopped us and asked why we were seven passengers instead of six. We counted ourselve…

…issued on Sunday by Mohammed Goni, the OPHK’s spokesman said analysis of the device showed the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders and three foreign facilitators.“Among them is Abu Thaiba, a Moroccan Arab identified as a medical doctor serving within the terrorist network, and Abu Ishaq, a Palesti…

…have been under stress or had an underlying medical condition. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah. According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. when the driver of a commercial minibus, Mr John Okon…

…as intelligence-led and jointly executed by the military, the Department of State Services and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence that coordinated security efforts can deliver results when backed by political will and effective intelligence. But even as Nigerians celebrated the breakthrough, attention quick…

…debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, while responding to Obi’s recent remarks dismissing the minister’s challenge. The minister had earlier invited Obi to a de…

…doctor for the terrorist group in Borno State. The Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the operational success was recorded on Saturday following a failed infiltration attempt by members of…

…from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Ogun, Oyo and Osun State offices, in collaboration with security agencies, targeted illegal artisanal mining camps at Ileki-Ijesa along the Ile-Ife/Ilesa Road. “Acting on a tip-off, personnel of the Solid Minerals task force swooped down on the suspected illega…

…of Party candidates contesting on the Party’s platform for the various elective offices,” the statement read. The APC noted that INEC subsequently extended the deadline to July 14 after opposition parties requested more time to complete the submission of their candidates. According to the ruling party, while the electo…

The police are to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General (DG) of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the Federal High Court on Tuesday. The police, in a fresh court document marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, presently charged Adeyemi and two others with eight counts of forgery…

…(WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing it as an additional financial burden on families already struggling with the country’s economic challenges. He also condemne…

…instead of depositing them at designated points for proper evacuation by government-licenced waste collectors is not only unacceptable but constitutes environmental and health nuisance to the market. “Aside from that, these heap of waste exposes food items sold at these markets to avoidable contamination that could lea…

…of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. They said that the policy would reduce vehicle prices, lower business costs and benefit buyers, but noted that its overall impact would depend on other economic factors, including exchange rates. NAN recalls that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir A…

…and other criminal activities. Confirming the development, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the killing of the bandit commander had been reported. The death of Kachalla Yellow has generated reactions across the state, with images of his remains circulating on social media. The…

GistReel Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has recalled an incident that he says perfectly captures the competitive mindset of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Evra, Ronaldo once lost a game of table tennis to former teammate Rio Ferdinand while other players celebrated Ferdinand’s victory. Ev…

…from the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer paid the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the coordinated rescue mission. He was laid to rest the same day in accordance with military tradition. The rescued pupils and teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government…

Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cult members allegedly terrorising residents of the Apapa, Ijora and Badia areas of the state. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal…

Six-month old baby rescued from a burning building in Oyo The Oyo State Fire Service rescued a six-month-old baby from a burning building in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday night, July 11. According to reports, a gas leak resulted in the fire outbreak that engulfed the ground floor of the…

…change, one hue remains entirely untouched by time: black. Far from being just a safe choice or a fallback option, black has cemented its status as the ultimate fashion statement. It is a structural chameleon—the only shade capable of seamlessly transitioning from the profound solemnity of a burial to the high-octane e…

…the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human Rights Volunteer Corps (HRVC), Ebonyi State Chapter, made the threat during a briefing with journalists in Abakaliki. Oth…

…medical personnel, the Chief Medical Director of DUFUS, Uburu, and notifying the police in line with legal procedures. According to him, he had earlier advised the deceased’s family to allow an autopsy to be conducted to scientifically establish the cause of death, but the recommendation was declined at the time. The m…

…Yawota, were kidnapped for 56 days before they were saved by a group of security officers on Friday. However, a statement from Igboho’s Media office praised the Security Chiefs and the Department of State Services, DSS, for their efforts in releasing the children. Igboho said: “It is also important to praise the Minist…

…saying they hold the key to alleviating poverty in their states. Fayose gave the advice in a post on his official Instagram page while reacting to the recent appeal by the First Lady who called on Afrobeats artistes, including Davido, Asake and Burna Boy, to stop purchasing flashy cars and use the money for charity fou…

…alerted and expressed hope that the perpetrators would be apprehended and brought to justice. The latest attack has thrown the affected communities into mourning, with residents urging the Federal and Plateau State governments to strengthen security across Riyom and other vulnerable communities to halt the recurring at…

…dumping of refuse at an unauthorised location and failure to engage the services of an approved Private Sector Participant (PSP) waste operator. According to a statement by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court, Jide Ajibola, the offences were committed on Thursday, July…