Suspected car snatcher nabbed in Kebbi
A suspected car snatcher, on Monday, in Birnin-Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, was apprehended by mob while trying to escape with bank’s customer car.
Police begin manhunt for 5 suspected cattle rustlers in Katsina
The police in Katsina have launched a manhunt for five suspected cattle rustlers who stole 119 cows and 48 sheep in Sabon Birni forest in Kaduna State.
Police nab two for kidnap in Calabar
The Cross River State Police Command, weekend, smashed a kidnap syndicate that specialises in kidnapping high profile civil servants and other businessmen in the state.
NDLEA confiscates unregistered drugs at cross border settlement in Kebbi
The NDLEA Commandant in Kebbi State, Mr Jalo Suleiman, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday that 40 cartons of 500 milligrams of analgin were confiscated during the operation, noting that the drugs were not registered by NAFDAC.
12 dead in Lagos boat accident
Twelve people were killed when a passenger boat capsized in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos on Sunday, the government said, blaming the accident on overcrowding.
Dangote driver arraigned for stealing N25m truck
The police have arraigned a 35-year-old driver with Dangote Group Plc, Haruna Bello, before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a truck belonging to the company.
Smugglers of imported snakes disappear from custody
The two suspects that were arrested in connection with the smuggling of consignments containing 140 different species of snakes and 660 other animals imported into Nigeria from Cameroon have disappeared from the custody of the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services in Cross River State.
Police arraign cab driver for passenger’s offence
A cab driver, Peter Adeniji, has accused men of the Dopemu Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, of unlawfully detaining and arraigning him for a crime allegedly committed by his passenger.
How UNIPORT student killed my daughter for ritual – father
A 200-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, Ifeanyi Dike, has been arrested for allegedly abducting and killing an eight-year-old girl, Victory Chikamso, for ritual purposes.
Police confirm assassination of Benue gov’s aide
The Benue Police Command has confirmed the assassination of Mr Tavershima Adyorough, Principal Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Samuel Ortom on Knowledge Economy and Investment.
Ugwuanyi’s wife urges women to register births with NPC for proper planning
Wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi, has advised women to register their births with the National Population Commission (NPC) to ensure accurate population data.
Lagos shuts illegal plank market in Oko-Baba
Lagos State government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plank market in Oko-Baba Extension by Wright Street in Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the state.
Ogun police nab four suspected cattle rustlers
Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested four cattle rustlers at Orile Igbein, Ofada in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state.
Suspected herdsmen steal Ebonyi deputy speaker’s cows
Tension is brewing in Oshiri Community, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following the stealing of five cows belonging to the Deputy Speaker of state’s House of Assembly, Chief Odefa Obasi, by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
Nine confirmed dead in Lagos boat accident
The Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed the death of nine persons in the boat mishap which occurred at the weekend in Ilashe area of the state.
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Police nab 23-year-old for allegedly defrauding American of $80,000
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old Femi Agboola, for allegedly defrauding a United States national of $80,000 through Internet scam.
Cross River Assembly urged to support LG autonomy
Organised labour in Cross River, has urged the Cross River State House of Assembly to support the LG Autonomy bill seeking to give financial autonomy to local governments in the country.
Nigerians urge Buhari to intensify anti-corruption fight
A cross section of Nigerians on Monday in Abuja urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify the fight against corruption as he fully resumed duty.
Buhari receives Osinbajo, Al-Makura, others at home
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Fed govt approves whistleblowing policy for NAPTIP
The Federal Government has approved a whistleblowing policy for the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to help the agency in its fight against human trafficking in Nigeria.
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What we discussed with Buhari in London – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki says his London visit to President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, was a “meeting of substance”.
Omagbemi not on shortlist for Falcons coaching role
Florence Omagbemi, who led Nigeria's Super Falcons to an eighth Women's African title last year, says she is 'shocked and surprised' at not making the shortlist for the role of coach.
Boxing: Philippine fighters at risk in brain scan scam
A total of 150 professional boxers in the Philippines have been banned for falsifying brain scan results aimed at detecting serious head injuries in the sport, regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 15).
Russian finds signs of “extremist activity” in Jehovah’s Witnesses
Russia’s justice ministry said Thursday that it has added Jehovah’s Witnesses to its black list, formalising a ban for the Christian movement over alleged “extremist activities.”
Atiku lauds fed govt for classifying hate speech as terrorism act
The former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, Friday, extolled the Nigeria federal government for its decisions to append hate speeches into the 2011 Terrorism Act.
