Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Mariam Yusuf

April 9, 2026

Ogun woman sentenced to prison for biting neighbour’s finger

The Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Thursday sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Mariam Yusuf, to one year in prison for biting the finger of Ezekiel Olatunji.

ADO-EKITI PRISON (CREDIT: PRnigeria)
November 27, 2024

Open Defecation: Lawmakers tell LG chairs to provide toilets in Kwara

The directive was part of the House’s resolutions after deliberations on a motion on notice on ‘Need to Discourage Open Defecation in Kwara State’.

Public toilets
June 12, 2021

June 12: Police disperse Islamic Movement of Nigeria protesters

Police command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have dispersed members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) protesters in the Apo-Gudu

April 12, 2021

Kidnap syndicate busted in Abuja

One of the suspects confessed to conniving with his ‘abductors’ to defraud his sister of N5 million naira.

Nigerian Police Force
April 11, 2021

Police nab 17 suspected cultists in Abuja

Items recovered included three locally made pistols, wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and charms.

Usman Baba Alkali
March 29, 2021

Bandits abduct four persons in Abuja

The areas where kidnapping activities are rampant in Abuja are; Pegi, Kwali and Kuje axis.

Bandits (Credit: VOA)
March 24, 2021

Bandits kidnap six persons in Abuja community

The police confirmed the abduction to Peoples Gazette Wednesday afternoon.

Bandits (Credit: VOA)
March 14, 2021

Two killed as police foil kidnap attempt in Abuja community

Residents living in communities in Abuja located at the outskirts of the capital city are living in fear due to kidnapping activities by bandits over the years.

Nigerian Police Force
March 4, 2021

Bandits abduct three, injure pregnant woman in Abuja

The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kwaita community in the Kwali Council Area of the FCT.

Bandits used to illustrate the story