OG Millan’s Mother Alleges Two Sons Killed by Police
The mother of Oghenemine Ogidi, a 28-year-old musician known as OG Millan, has alleged that she has lost two sons to police brutality in separate incidents, amid renewed public outrage over the killing of her younger son in Delta State. The latest incident involves Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, who is currently in […]
Police Foil Thuggery Attack, Arrest Six in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack on shops in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano State following a violent clash involving suspected rival thugs, locally known as ‘Yan Daba. Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said officers responded swiftly after a distress call at about 1:20 p.m. on Monday, reporting that groups […]
15 Abducted Pupils Rescued in Kogi
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of 15 pupils abducted from an unregistered orphanage and school in Zariagi area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja. According to him, the victims were among 23 pupils kidnapped when gunmen attacked […]
Tricyclist Killed as Tanker Crushes Keke in Ibadan Crash
A man identified as Ajibade Opeyemi has died after his tricycle was crushed by a petrol tanker in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan on Friday morning. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 a.m., involved a tricycle with registration number NRK 125 QX and a tanker marked T 25925 LA that reportedly veered off its […]
Two Injured as Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Ibadan
Two persons sustained gunshot injuries on Monday night when police and local hunters foiled a suspected kidnap attempt in the old Kara area of Bodija, in Ibadan North Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred at about 7:50 p.m. on April 21, 2026, was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Oyo State […]
Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Arraignment of Plateau Attack Suspects
The arraignment of four suspects charged over the recent gunmen attack in Angwa Rukuba was stalled on Thursday following the absence of defence counsel at the Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos. The suspects appeared before Court 12 but requested an adjournment to enable them secure legal representation, preventing the court from proceeding with […]
Bandits Kill Two, Kidnap Police Inspector in Zamfara
Armed bandits have killed two people and abducted a police inspector during an attack along the Birnin Magaji–Kaura Namoda Road in Zamfara State, security sources said. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on April 19 when about 100 gunmen, reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles, blocked the road between Gidan Malam Haruna and Gidan Katare in […]
Troops Arrest Boko Haram Logistics Courier in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics courier for Boko Haram/ISWAP in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Security analyst for the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on X, saying the suspect was intercepted on April 20 at about 6:20 p.m. in Monguno town. The […]
FRSC Warns Drivers Over Rainy Season Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists nationwide to reduce speed and exercise extra caution as the rainy season begins, warning that wet roads and poor visibility significantly increase the risk of accidents. In a statement issued on Monday, the agency stressed that excessive speed on slippery roads remains one of the leading […]
vBandits Kill Scores in Fresh Kwara Village Attack
Armed bandits early Monday attacked Kemanji village in Kwara State’s Kaiama Local Government Area, killing several residents and some soldiers in a pre-dawn assault, according to security sources. The attack reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m., when gunmen stormed the community and engaged security operatives in a fierce gun battle that lasted about two hours. Security […]
