…linked to the Vikings Confraternity from an abandoned motorcycle in Awka North Local Government Area. The items were recovered by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit during a routine patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge on Thursday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a s…

…The command also pledged to sustain its statewide enforcement exercise across the 31 local government areas of the state. A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, in Uyo on Friday, advised motorists to comply strictly with existing traffic laws and regulations, stressing that ignorance…

…on Thursday, August 13, 2026 said the incident occurred in Gwamma village, Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. According to the PPRO, the suspect allegedly mixed a poisonous substance into her husband's meal on August 12. Habib said a distress call was received from an anonymous woman, prompting officers to imme…

…of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma 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…

…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 he was negotiating with one Aliyu Mohammed, who is currently at large, fo…

…to Abiodun. Adesanya, who previously served as the coordinator of Daniel in Odogbolu Local Government before his removal over his alignment with the APC mainstream, said the group had decided to identify fully with the party. Also speaking, Mr Oladipupo Owoduni said the meeting was convened to bring together political…

…shootings and ballot snatching disrupted voting in multiple polling units across four local government areas. Ballot-box snatching and intimidation of election observers were also reported. Gboyega Oyetola was declared the winner only after a violence-plagued rerun in Garage Olode and other areas. The 2022 election was…

…circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death. Meanwhile, the Sapele Local Government Council has expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The council chairman, Hon. Bright Abeke, who was represented by the Secretary to the Local Government,…

…from the NDC in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Kofar Ruwa Ward in Dala Local Government Area. He said his decision was motivated by frustration over what he described as "failed promises" within the NDC.Abdullahi said he would now support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid under the APC. "I have been…

…tightly contested. The Accord Party, APC and ADC camps each claimed they will win all 30 local government areas in the state.The battleground councils, including Osogbo, Olorunda, Odo Otin and Ilesa East, could ultimately decide who wins the election.Osun: Peter Obi discloses how winner should emerge Meanwhile, Legit.n…

…Nursing, Oke Ode in Kwara South; relocation of the NYSC orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government, to Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin; temporary closure and eventual merger of Kwara State College of Education, Oro, with its Ilorin counterpart; and the merger of more than four schools into one for the recent NEC…

…men attacked commuters along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The victims were rescued on Monday during a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Navy, police and local vigilantes along the Ajaokuta-Anyigba road in Ofu Speaking at the Kogi State Police Comm…

…strengthen unity within the APC and mobilise grassroots support across the seven local government areas in the district, said the forum would serve as a platform for constructive engagement, grassroots advocacy and political mobilisation. The group said it would promote and communicate the achievements and developmenta…

…hospital Police have arrested a woman for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at a healthcare centre after the baby was taken to a ward with his mother for further care following his delivery. Activist Zege Orkwande, who co…

…procurement deal A planned acquisition of an AK-47 rifle has been disrupted in Kaiama Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence that exposed an alleged illicit arms transaction before its completion.‎ Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3 received intelligence report indicating that Sanda…

…commenced the deployment of a new battalion to Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, while preparations are also underway for another battalion in the Patigi axis. An exclusive check indicates that the battalion comprises close to 500 personnel, including senior officers, while the Federal Gover…

…is set to distribute sensitive materials for Saturday’s governorship poll to the 30 local government areas in the state today (Thursday). The distribution is expected to be held on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Osogbo, the state capital. The state INEC spokesperson, Musa Olurode, in a telephone intervi…

…an official visit to the 2026 Batch B Stream 2 Orientation Exercise in Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, the DG said Phase 1 of the renovation had been completed, while awaiting the commencement of Phase 2. “I visited the corps members to assess first-hand the progress of the 2026 Batch B Stream 2 orientation exerci…

…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 contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer…

…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 Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria…

…Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s election. Oyetola made the call on Wednesday in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, while addressing APC leaders, stakeholders and supporters during an interactive meeting ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oyetola said residents across the state deserved equitable access to gover…

…victims of kidnapping along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in the Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Joshua Daniel, has recounted how he bled through the night during the incident. Daniel is one of the six victims who were rescued courtesy of the troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with…

…Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was conducted on August 11, 2026, following the abduction of the victim from her residence in the community. A military source told Zagazola Makama that troops launched a sear…

…Mountains and surrendered or been intercepted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. A military said a 15-year-old boy, identified as Idi Musa, was intercepted at about 6:25 a.m. on August 9, 2026, by troops of 192 Battalion conducting picketing and fighting patrol duties along…

…between him and a Fulani boy that resulted in the d3ath of the latter in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Ninzo South Ward, where troops deployed at Raga General Area responded to a di…