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July 22, 2026

Kaduna woman remanded in prison custody for alleged drug trafficking

The Federal High Court, Kaduna Division, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 26-year-old woman in prison custody for possessing 26kg of cannabis.

Seized cannabis by the NDLEA operatives
July 22, 2026

Police say abduction of four Nasarawa residents foiled in Akwanga

The police command in Nasarawa says it has foiled the abduction of four residents of the Andaha community of the Akwanga council area.

Armed cops in Kaduna
July 22, 2026

Gunmen invade Aboki village in Kwara, five people killed

The armed men “kidnapped a young man, Alhaji Tukur, in my area who was their target”, a source told The Gazette.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
July 22, 2026

Ogun resident sentenced to prison for breaking into church

Ahmed Akinbode, 21, was, on Wednesday, sentenced to one year in prison for breaking into a church.

Ogun prison
July 22, 2026

Ekiti man arrested for multimillion-naira fraud

The defendant is facing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and fraudulent conversion.

Magistrates’ Court
July 22, 2026

I’m contesting senatorial seat to give Benue voice, says Tsegba

Mr Tsegba expressed concern over what he described as the failure of elected representatives to speak out against persistent attacks and killings in their constituencies.

House of Representatives, Terngu Tsegba
July 22, 2026

30 units of 80-inch LG plasma TVs caught with terrorists’ suppliers: Military

A statement by Mohammed Goni, the acting spokesperson for the operation, said the suspects were arrested on Monday at about 1:30 p.m.

LG plasma TVs caught with terrorists’ suppliers
July 22, 2026

Borno, Adamawa, Yobe map out response strategies, flooding evacuation plans

Borno, Yobe and Adamawa governments have mapped out response strategies and evacuation plans to mitigate the effects of impending floods.

Flooded Borno
July 22, 2026

Alleged drug trafficker nabbed with 28 bags of cannabis in Katsina

The police command in Katsina arrested a 37-year-old suspected drug trafficker and recovered 28 bags of suspected cannabis from him.

Cannabis
July 22, 2026

Police advise Nigerian youths to be honest in life

The police command in Enugu has advised Nigerian youths to shun crimes, saying honesty is the surest path to lasting success.

Police caught extorting motorist