In a major crackdown on drug trafficking operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made significant arrests and seizures across several states in Nigeria. The Agency in a statement by its…
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Gunmen kill man in Kankia, Katsina State
Tragedy struck in Kankia LGA of Katsina state on Saturday when some yet-to-be-identified gunmen killed a man, recognized a as Ibrahim Abdullahi popularly known as Solo by locals. The News Agency of…
Alleged Dollar Video: Femi Falana to lead prosecution case against Ganduje
The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission have appointed prominent human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN), as its lead counsel in the case involving the former Governor of Kano State, Dr….
NDLEA investigating shooting incident involving officers in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during the raid of a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba, Delta…
Amidst improved security, cult members clash in Maiduguri
By Hamisu Ado Nguru Commotion ensured on Monday as a crime group known as “Marlia boys” clashed in Maiduguri, resulting in the death of one person while others sustained various degrees of…
NNPCL intercepts vessel carrying 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil
In a significant operation, a private security contractor employed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) successfully intercepted a vessel transporting 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. On July 7,…
NSCDC apprehends 12 petroleum marketers for removing NMDPRA seals in Kogi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 12 petroleum marketers in various locations across Kogi State for unlawfully removing the seals of the Nigeria Mainstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
EID-EL-KABIR Celebrations: Police arrest 108 suspects in Kano
By Salisu Hamisu Ali In a commendable display of law enforcement during the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, the Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended over 108 suspects and seized a significant amount of…
Police officer fatally beaten by thugs in Kano
A yet-to-be identified policeman has been killed as a result of a rivalry clash between thugs in the Yakasai area of Kano municipal. The incident, according to an eyewitness, occurred around 6:00…
Gunmen attack RCCG Parish, killing pastor, abducting 7 church members during vigil
Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State was thrown into a state of shock and mourning as daredevil gunmen stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish, resulting in…
Boko Haram kills eight youths in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents, on Thursday, killed youths across four communities in Mafa and Jere Local Government Areas of Borno State. Four of the youths who were reportedly out in the bush…
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC puts measures to avoid crashes in Katsina
Ibrahim Bazamo, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Katsina, said necessary measures were in place to prevent road crashes during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state. Bazamo made the…
DSS alert Nigerians on plans to attack places of worship, recreational centres during Eid-el-Kabir
The Department of State Services (DSS) says there are plans by suspected terrorists to carry out attacks on places of worship and recreational centres before and during the Eid-el- Kabir celebration. In…
Police arrest impersonating Mopol Officer in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police have apprehended a 25-year-old man, identified as Usman Khalil, for allegedly impersonating a mobile police officer. The Jigawa State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the…