In a swift and heroic operation, the Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) orchestrated the successful rescue of a former Provost of Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Dr. Hassan Abubakar, and…
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Nigerian Army Launches Operations Against IPOB/ESN and Dismantles Gunrunner Syndicate
In a significant development, the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with various security agencies, has executed a series of operations aimed at dismantling the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and…
Bus Conductor Receives One-Month Jail Term for Engine Oil Theft in Jos
A 42-year-old bus conductor, Musa Abdul, has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by a Jos Magistrates’ Court for stealing engine oil from a shop. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate…
Police neutralize 3 ESN militias in Enugu, recover arms
A joint task force consisting of Enugu State Police Command’s Special Forces and Operatives from the Igbo-Eze North Police Division conducted a successful operation on the morning of August 10, 2023. Their…
Army Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Neutralize Armed Bandits in Zamfara State
In a recent coordinated operation by troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara state, the Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) has reported the successful rescue of 9 kidnapped victims and the recovery…
NDLEA Nabs Fake Couple Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine, Foils Other Drug Trafficking Attempts Across Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria, with recent operations leading to the arrest of a fake couple attempting to…
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, seminarian at Niger State
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have allegedly abducted two religious figures from St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Gyedna, Garam Ward, Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State. The victims, identified as Fr Paul…
N22.1 million theft: Bank staff remanded in Ilorin
Mr. Aribisala Jeremiah, a staff of a commercial bank (name withheld) based in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been remanded at a Correctional Facility in the state. This order came as a result…
Wanted Businesswoman: Interpol Declares Ese Cynthia Daniel Wanted for N750 Million Fraud
Businesswoman, Ese Cynthia Daniel, who hails from Delta State, has been declared wanted by Interpol, the International Police, for alleged conspiracy and fraudulent conversion of N750 million. The 44-year-old CEO/MD of Tillotson…
At least 44 die in Pakistan suicide bombing
In a tragic incident on Sunday, a suicide bomber targeted a political rally in the northwestern Bajaur district of Pakistan, resulting in the death of at least 44 people and leaving nearly…
Nigerian Army, Security Agencies Bust Major Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta State
The Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security, has successfully uncovered a significant illegal oil refining site in Ughelli South Local…
Bandits Attack Immigration Checkpoint in Sokoto, Leaving 2 Officers Dead
In a shocking and tragic incident on Friday night, bandits launched a brazen attack on an immigration checkpoint situated in the Gwadabawa area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. The ruthless assault resulted in…
Famous Anambra Native Doctor “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki” Released from Kidnappers’ Den
The kidnapped renowned Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” has been freed by his abductors. The release was confirmed by the Anambra State Police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu…
Suspect Arrested for Gruesome Attack in Bauchi State
Bauchi State Police have apprehended a suspect in connection with a crime where a 25-year-old man had his hand severed and was stabbed in the head. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Abdullahi,…
Lagos Court Rejects Bail Application of Eze Ndigbo, Nwajagu, Over Alleged Terrorism
Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, has turned down the bail application of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, who is facing…
Nigerian Troops Neutralize Terrorists and Arrest Criminals
The Nigerian military has reported significant success in its operations across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Between July 17 and 28, troops have achieved notable milestones, including the elimination of…
Drowning at Hotel Pool: Autopsy Confirms No Sign of Foul Play
In a heart-wrenching incident at a local hotel, the lifeless body of a young lady, identified as Chinyere Awuda, was discovered near an abandoned swimming pool within the premises of Cosmila Hotel….
Kanu Disowns Ekpa, Calls for End to Sit-At-Home
In a significant shift of strategy, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has declared an end to all sit-at-home orders in the South-East region and any…
Commissioner Warns Against Misuse of Police Emergency Numbers, Urges Residents to Cooperate for Improved Security
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, has expressed concern over the misuse of the command’s emergency numbers by undisclosed individuals seeking loans from loan shark companies. Additionally, non-state…
3 arrested for snatching tricycle at gunpoint
Police operatives have arrested three armed youths for allegedly snatching a tricycle popularly called “Keke” from its owner at Agu-Awka in Anambra State, yesterday. A statement by the State Police Public Relations…