Thursday, November 5, 2026

States

June 24, 2026

Carpenter bags eight-month jail term for stealing air conditioner worth N350,000

The Prosecutor, Inspector Olalekan Adegbite, told the court that Adewumi committed the offences on September 5, 2025, at about 3.25 a.m., at Mutual Benefit Insurance Company, Onireke, Ibadan.

Courtroom
June 24, 2026

Miner nabbed, jailed for stealing door

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced an 18-year-old miner, Felix Obed, to 18 months’ imprisonment for stealing a fabricated iron door.

Jos prison
June 24, 2026

Businesswoman seeks divorce over alleged threat to life

The judge adjourned the matter until July 13 for hearing in the application for custody of the children.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
June 24, 2026

Oyo: Mexican top drug dealer captured in Ibarapa forest, industrial meth lab busted by NDLEA

A cartel flew in a 56-year-old Mexican methamphetamine expert, brought in specifically to provide the technical expertise for large-scale synthesis in Nigeria.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
June 24, 2026

Two alleged kidnappers fatally shot by police in Ogun

The police command in Ogun has killed two suspected kidnappers, rescued a hostage and recovered a gun, N2.2 million, a phone and other exhibits.

Armed Cops
June 24, 2026

Two Kogi students arrested for being cultists

Two students of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi state, have been arrested over alleged cult involvement.

students arrested
June 24, 2026

Anambra assembly summons commissioners over flood crisis

The Anambra assembly has summoned key officials over flooding across the state.

Anambra State House of Assembly
June 24, 2026

Anambra: Soludo awards N640 million contract for maternal healthcare, market project

Mr Mefor said the council approved N237 million for the remodelling of Afouzo Market in Isuofia, Aguata LGA, and awarded the contract to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd.

Governor Charles Soludo
June 24, 2026

IFAD-VCDP launches vegetable farming in Enugu secondary schools

On Tuesday, IFAD-VCDP launched a school vegetable gardening initiative across 10 secondary schools in Enugu to improve students’ nutrition.

June 23, 2026

Oba of Benin orders spiritual warfare against banditry in Edo

The state government also announced plans to establish special courts to handle armed robbery, kidnapping, and ritual, among others.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.