Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Yunusa Umar

July 7, 2026

Two suspects arrested for armed robbery, housebreaking in Bauchi

The police command in Bauchi has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and armed robbery in Gadau town.

Cops in Kebbi
July 6, 2026

Suspected herdsmen kill vigilante, injure another in Plateau

Mr Mallai said the deceased was shot in the head, while his colleague, Daniel Yilbin, sustained injuries during the attack.

Open grazing
July 6, 2026

Police arrest suspects in Kebbi over kidnap threat, N30 million ransom demand

The police said the suspects were arrested following a complaint by Aminu Garba, who reported receiving anonymous phone calls demanding N30 million.

Muhammad Shafiu, Mansur Ibrahim, Aliyu Umar and Muhammad Suleiman
July 6, 2026

2027: INEC, ICPC train staff on corruption-free elections

INEC commenced a two-day sensitisation workshop for its staff as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
July 6, 2026

Seven travellers killed in Kogi auto crash: FRSC

The vehicle was conveying passengers from Auchi to Abuja when the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon.

FRSC resue team
July 6, 2026

Three suspected cultists arrested in Akwa Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom arrested three suspected members of the Vikings confraternity following a raid on a residential building.

suspected cultists arrested
July 6, 2026

Ibadan masquerader kills resident, police launch investigation

Police are investigating the killing of Sefiu Kehinde, a 24-year-old man allegedly attacked by a masquerader in the Labiran area of Ibadan.

Masqueraders in Ibadan
July 5, 2026

Former deputy governor of Bauchi loses two children in auto crash 

Mr Tela, also a former senator, lost two of his children in an accident along the Bauchi-Azare road on Saturday.

Baba Tela
July 5, 2026

Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover firearm

Police operatives killed a suspected bandit after foiling an attack on Daraye village in Wamako Local Government Area.

bandit
July 5, 2026

Killing of Kaduna farmers shows ‘so-called’ peace deal with terrorists not working: Amnesty International

Amnesty International stated that the people of Birnin Gwari deserve peace, security, and protection from continued violence.

Amnesty International