Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Abuja

March 20, 2024

Pregnant wife, boyfriend nabbed for faking kidnap; extorting N2 million from husband

“He transferred the sum of two million naira into his wife’s account as instructed by the kidnapper.”

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
March 20, 2024

Jailbreak: Kuje Prison has no CCTV cameras; fence low, Nigerian Army says

The Nigerian Army has blamed the July 5, 2022, Kuje prison break on the absence of close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the facility.

kuje prison
March 20, 2024

3,712 impounded commercial motorcycles crushed in 2023: DRTS

The directorate generated more than N127.541 million in 2023 from fines paid into government coffers by owners of impounded vehicles and tricycles.

crushed motorcycles
March 20, 2024

Labourer jailed 14 months for stealing iron rod

Mr Jonathan pleaded guilty to trespass, mischief, and theft charges.

Prison bar
March 20, 2024

NLC members demand Abure’s removal as Labour Party chairman 

Mr Abure is dogged by allegations, including administrative and financial malfeasance.

ABURE; PROTESTING NLC MEMBERS
March 20, 2024

Court to rule in IGP’s case against oil magnate

When the matter was called, the police chief’s lawyer told the court that his motion on notice hearing had been adjourned.

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
March 20, 2024

Reps extend 2023 supplementary budget implementation by two months

Mr Tinubu had asked the National Assembly to amend the 2023 Appropriation Act to allow for an extension in implementing capital projects.

National Assembly
March 19, 2024

Senate passes N1.28 trillion FCT 2024 budget

The budget was approved after the consideration of the harmonised report of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT during Tuesday’s plenary.

Nigerian Senate
March 19, 2024

I don’t believe Nigerian Army’s claim that Niger Delta youths massacred soldiers: Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed doubt about the Nigerian Army’s claim that armed Niger Delta youth killed 16 soldiers in Okuama.

AKPABIO; SOLDIERS
March 19, 2024

Houseboy jailed seven months for stealing cement

Mr John pleaded guilty to the offence and begged the court for leniency.

Bags of cement