Court Acquits Abba Kyari, Brothers in Asset Disclosure Case
The Federal High Court on Thursday acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his two brothers of charges relating to alleged non-disclosure of assets. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its allegations beyond reasonable doubt. […]
Lagos Imams Urge Calm Amid Khamenei Protests
The League of Imams in Lagos State has urged Nigerians to refrain from protests and actions that could threaten peace and stability, following demonstrations in parts of the country over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The clerics made the appeal during the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir programme at Lagos House in […]
FRSC Urges Discipline, Professionalism in Kwara Command
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on its personnel in Kwara State to recommit to professionalism and integrity amid concerns over declining discipline within field commands. The Kwara Sector Commander, Mufutau Irekeola, made the appeal on Tuesday in Ilorin during a sensitisation programme for staff organised by the Corps Headquarters in Abuja. He […]
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EFCC Seeks Stronger Security Ties in Kwara
The new Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ilorin, Victoria Ugo-Ali, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to combat corruption, illegal mining, banditry and terrorism financing in Kwara State. Ugo-Ali made the appeal on Tuesday during courtesy visits to the Commandant of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, […]
Five Security Officers Arrested Over Abuja Airport Breach
Five security officers have been arrested and will face prosecution over a security breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on February 12, 2026, authorities have confirmed. The incident reportedly involved former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The arrests followed a joint investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
Jigawa Suspends Sharia Judge Over Corruption Allegations
The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission has ordered the compulsory retirement of a Shari’a Court judge, Sadisu Muhammad-Haruna, following findings of corruption and abuse of office. Announcing the decision on Tuesday in Dutse, the commission’s Director of Protocol and Publicity, Mr. Abba Wangara, said the action followed an investigation into a petition filed by Abdullahi Hamza. […]
US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) and four senior military officials over allegations of providing “direct operational support” to the March 23 Movement (M23) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The U.S. State Department said the action follows continued backing that enabled M23 to capture key cities […]
Leaked Memo Links Police Tenure Bid to Sowore Arrest Allegation
A confidential police memo dated January 13, 2025, has surfaced, revealing a request by a senior officer for an extension of service tenure beyond statutory retirement limits. Sources claim the document is linked to the January 2025 arrest of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The memo, signed by then-Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) […]
Two Lagos Men Jailed 40 Years for Selling Fake Alcohol
The Federal High Court in Nigeria has sentenced two men to a combined 40 years in prison for producing and selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. The convicts — Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono, 58, and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu, 28 — were found guilty of offences relating to the manufacture, possession, sale and distribution of adulterated […]
