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July 7, 2026

Two top terrorist commanders surrender to troops in Borno

Mr Goni said preliminary interrogation indicated that the two commanders occupied influential positions in their group.

July 7, 2026
Court room
July 7, 2026

Ogun woman arrested for alleged multimillion-naira fraud

A 43-year-old woman, Iyayi Florence, appeared before the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Tuesday over an alleged fraud of N2.4 million.

Ota court
July 7, 2026

Jealous Benue woman arrested for killing boyfriend’s two daughters after setting his house ablaze

The police in Benue arrested Mbalumen Ikyenge for setting her boyfriend, Aondoyima Ierkwagh, ablaze, which led to the death of his two daughters.

Huts ablaze in Benue
July 7, 2026

Police officers arrested in Ebonyi for assaulting civilian

The police command in Ebonyi has identified and detained officers over the assault on a civilian in the Ohaukwu council area.

Armed cops
July 7, 2026

Ibadan artisan arraigned for fraud, theft

A 30-year-old artisan, Tunde Olaore, was arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Tuesday on charges of fraud and theft.

Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court,
July 7, 2026

I will provide technology for Nigerian security forces to defeat terrorists, bandits: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu says his administration will deploy emerging technologies and intelligence-driven operations to combat contemporary security threats and protect Nigerians’ lives.

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 7, 2026

30 politically motivated killings recorded in Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The police have confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
July 7, 2026

Nasarawa trader arrested, arraigned for stealing pepper

A 45-year-old trader, Garba Manu, was arraigned before the chief magistrate’s court in Mararaba, Nasarawa, on Tuesday on charges of theft and criminal intimidation.

Pepper displayed in market