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Olumayowa Samuel

April 29, 2026

IGP orders dismissal, prosecution of officers over killing of Mene Ogidi in Delta

Mr Disu assured the victim’s family that the tragic incident would not be treated lightly. 

Bene Ogidi and the police officer that shot him
April 28, 2026

Lagos couple arrested for beating nine-year-old girl to death

The source said the wife was later released to attend to their young children while her husband remains in police custody.

Igando area of Lagos State
April 28, 2026

Kwara police arrest five suspected kidnappers 

Operatives recovered a locally fabricated revolver rifle adapted to fire AK-47 ammunition.

Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi
April 28, 2026

Two suspects nabbed with firearms, charms, drugs in Edo: Police

The police command in Edo says it has arrested two suspected criminals who claimed to be hunters.

Two suspects nabbed with firearms, charms, drugs in Edo
April 27, 2026

European man jailed for murder of West African pensioner Franklin Agbotui in London

He commended the police for arresting him and ensuring justice was served.

Franklin Agbotui
April 26, 2026

Nephew arrested for allegedly paying N900,000 to kidnap aunt in Delta

The suspect claimed to be a businessman involved in trucking and building materials.

Bright Edafe
April 24, 2026

NURTW-controlled commercial vehicles won’t operate during sanitation: Lagos Govt

“Once people don’t see vehicles on the road, definitely, they will be forced to stay at home and do the clean-up exercise,” the LAGESC boss reasoned.

Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) officials (Credit: Lagos State Government)
April 24, 2026

2027 Election: God sees my heart; I’m ready to serve Oyo, says Adelabu

The ex-minister ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2019 as an APC candidate and again in 2023 as an Accord Party standard-bearer.

Former power minister Adebayo Adelabu
April 23, 2026

Police arrest three suspected armed robbers operating on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Oyo CP commended the diligence, professionalism, and prompt response of the operatives involved in the operation.

a locally fabricated pistol
April 22, 2026

NAFDAC confiscates 1,800 cartons of fake alcoholic beverages worth N350 million in Lagos

The agency warned that the consumption of adulterated alcoholic beverages poses serious health risks.

Photo used to illustrate the story