…She stated, "I can confirm the incident. Two persons were killed in the attack. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to arrest the perpetrators." Recall that on Friday, one person was killed and several others sustained injuries following a violent land dispute in Biase Local Governmen…

…and were rescued to Abobo General Hospital," the Corps said. It added that preliminary investigation identified a tyre burst as the cause of the fatal crash. The second crash occurred at about 8:05 p.m. on Sunday at Sapade Bridge along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State. The FRSC said the crash involved a SINOTR…

…Bakori said. "The suspects and the vehicles are currently being processed for further investigation. We will ensure that the law takes its full course," he added. The police commissioner said the operation was aimed at enhancing public safety and ensuring that all vehicles on the roads could be identified. "The exercis…

…commonly referred to as Indian hemp, and other items linked to drug use. "Preliminary investigations revealed that all three suspects admitted membership of the Vikings Confraternity. Investigators further established that one of the suspects, Ubong Matthew, was allegedly forcefully initiated into the cult group on Jul…

…procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The Command said it had launched a full-scale investigation into the incident while efforts were underway to apprehend four other suspects believed to have taken part in the attack. According to the police, the incident was reported at the Mapo Divisional Police Headquarters on…

…residence in Abeokuta. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the police commenced an investigation after residents raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the deceased's residence. Detectives who visited the scene reportedly discovered signs of forced entry and disturbance. Adetayo's body was found at the securi…

…Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the command had commenced an investigation. He said, "The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., when two farmers, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh and Mr Ukam Ajah Okpan, both of Orugbam Community, Erei, were allegedly attacked and shot by u…

…it received 271 petitions during the six-month period, while 234 cases were assigned for investigation. It added that 25 cases were filed before various courts, leading to 20 convictions. "The ICPC received 271 petitions. Of the 234 cases assigned for investigation, 25 cases were successfully filed in court, resulting…

…followed an intelligence-led operation into a reported kidnapping case, adding that investigations revealed that the acclaimed kidnapping was a staged abduction aimed at extorting money from unsuspecting family members.

…proposal comes with a proviso that no direction "shall require the arrest, detention, investigation, non-investigation, deployment or use of force against any named person, political party, association or class of persons except in accordance with law; or require a police service or any member of a police service to ac…

…belong to the Nigerian people and can now support legitimate national priorities. Beyond investigation and prosecution, the ICPC strengthened preventive mechanisms through systems studies, corruption risk assessments, institutional monitoring, and the establishment of Anti Corruption and Transparency Units across minis…

…condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations, warning that the continued targeting of foreigners, particularly Nigerians, raises serious concerns about their safety and the resurgence of xenophobic violence in the country. The victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and M…

…Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into allegations surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting the Presidency “cannot escape accountability” over claims involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbaj…

…Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a significant governance issue, calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the body. In a statement issued on Sunday, CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim Zikirullahi, said the allegations surrounding the PFIPC have raised concerns about transparency, account…

…of the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to him, while allegations deserving of investigation should be handled by the appropriate authorities, there was a need to avoid what he described as "trial by media" and misinformation. "We strongly reject the growing culture of trial by media, misinformation, and deliberate attem…

…The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that about ₦8.8 trillion in public expenditure was incurred outside Nigeria’s official budget framework. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko…

…were used. The party further urged the National Assembly to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the issues highlighted in the IMF report. It also called on the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation to carry out an independent audit of all alleged off-budget expenditures and make its findings public. I…

…ABUJA - The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has called for a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), urging the relevant authorities to investigate allegations surrounding the body and prosecute anyone found culpable. Speaking in an i…

…handed over to officers at the Central Police Station (CPS), Umuahia, for further investigation. Confirming the arrest, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the CPS, Mr. Osage, said the suspect was in police custody and that investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and d…

…with law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies by providing relevant information for investigation. Reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Fayehun said FUTATH remains focused on building a world-class tertiary healthcare institution based on merit, due process and the rule of law.…

…"effective steps" to curb religious violence. It also demands that funds must support investigations and prosecutions of violence committed by Fulani militia groups. It further states that the government must facilitate the safe return of displaced persons.

…of Nigeria, therefore, calls on the South African authorities to conduct urgent investigations into the two killings and several other pending cases of extra-judicial killings of Nigerian nationals in South Africa, and ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crimes are brought to justice without further delay. "Our…

…Mutiu, 49, in Akure, Ondo State, where the stolen vehicle was traced. Ayanlade said investigations revealed that Ojo, acting in concert with an accomplice still at large, sold the stolen vehicle for N700,000 to Afolabi, who subsequently resold it for N800,000 to Mutiu. The statement read, "The Oyo State Police Command…

…call, rescued the woman from the mob and took her into protective custody pending investigation. However, hundreds of residents allegedly stormed the police station, overpowered the officers, dragged the woman out and lynched her before setting her body ablaze. Even though there were reports of child stealing in the ar…

…environmental pollution. His experience mirrors complaints repeatedly heard during this investigation. Many parents described children struggling with chronic coughs, recurring respiratory illnesses, and increasing cases of skin diseases, eye irritation, and breathing difficulties. No doctor could say with certainty th…