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Nigerian News

Pastor, 3 others die as youths rampage against Ebubeagu in Abakaliki

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

A pastor, John Onu of Glorious gospel fire Assembly, Monday lost his life to a stray bullet at Hatchery road, Abakaliki local government area of Ebonyi state. Pastor Onu who …

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Nigerian News

Kogi bandit: NSCDC dissociates from viral video of arrested suspect

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has denied a viral video clip of one Abdullah Saidu, who claimed to be a personal of the Corps arrested in connection …

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Nigerian News

Gunmen attack church, kill 1, abduct 3 others in Kogi

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 - by Oyibo Salihu

Barely one week after gunmen attacked custodial centre in Kabba where a soldier and a policeman were killed and over two hundred inmates were set free, another gunmen on Sunday …

Gunmen attack church, kill 1, abduct 3 others in Kogi Read More
Nigerian News

How we killed Sen. Na’Allah’s son – Suspects

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Suspected killers of Capt Abdulkarim Bala Na’Allah, the first son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, have explained how they killed the pilot in his Malali residence two weeks ago. Abdulkareem was …

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Nigerian News

Oil bunkering: EFCC arrests 27 in Rivers

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives of the Port Harcourt zonal command have arrested 27 suspects for illegal oil bunkering. A statement by the commission’s Head, Media and Publicity, …

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Nigerian News

Cultists clash in Osun: Amotekun, JTF raid hideouts, arrests 11

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

There was panic in Owo-Ope area, Osogbo, Osun state, as suspected cultists clashed and killed one person. The victim whose name was not confirmed as at the time of filing …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Kogi state breaks silence on attack at correctional centre

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 - by Rosemary Moribirin

The Kogi state government has confirmed the attack by some unknown gunmen at the Kabba correctional centre. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, on …

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Nigerian News

FG wants attackers of firefighters in Kogi brought to book

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The federal government has condemned the reported attack on some firefighters and fire trucks by hoodlums in Kogi state, saying such act “is unacceptable and those responsible will definitely not …

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Nigerian News

Troops arrest wanted terrorist, seize 281 bags of urea fertilizer used for making IEDs

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have arrested a high profile Boko Haram member Yawi Modu who is …

Troops arrest wanted terrorist, seize 281 bags of urea fertilizer used for making IEDs Read More
Nigerian News

Mpape: FCTA continues war against illegal structures, remove markets

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has Wednesday, continued with its ongoing war against criminalities at Mpape community, where several illegal markets, warehouses and scrap dumps were removed. Chairman , FCT Ministerial …

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Nigerian News

Prostitution: Police nab 2 for trafficking teenagers to Ghana

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

Ebonyi Police command Tuesday, paraded two suspects for trafficking teenage girls for prostitution. The suspects Ivi Chukwu Chinecherem, age 20yrs and Ogbonna Justice, age 19 yrs were said to have …

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Nigerian News

FCTA moves against criminals, nabs 14 in city centre

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

As a swift response to public outcry over incessant criminal activities and attacks on residents, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday stormed some of the dreaded flash points …

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Nigerian News

Driver, 2 others nabbed for diverting 4.7m goods in Ogun

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Ogun state Police command has arrested three a driver, Oluwaseyi Oyetunde, and two others; Segun Oluwaseun and Chijoke Ogbu in connection with diversion of goods valued at 4.7 million naira …

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Nigerian News

Channels interview: Why we invited Cdre Olawunmi – DHQ

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked reports by an online medium Sahara Reporters alleging that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has arrested Cdre Kunle Olawunmi (retd) over an interview he granted …

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Nigerian News

4 confirmed dead as police repels attack to free armed robbers in Osun

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun State Police Command, Thursday, confirmed death of four suspects in the attack on police van taking suspected robbers to Ilesa correctional centre, Wednesday afternoon. The police explained that an …

4 confirmed dead as police repels attack to free armed robbers in Osun Read More
Top Stories / Video News

VIDEO: Horror as LASTMA official falls off moving truck in attempt to arrest driver

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 - by Admin III

A video which showed moment an unidentified official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) fell off a moving truck while trying to arrest a driver, is trending on …

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Nigerian News

Arrest killers of 2 Ochoro pastors, Ortom urges security operatives

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state Sunday called on security operatives to arrest those responsible for the killing of Pastors Moses Ijoko and Emmanuel Aleje in Ochoro community, Konshisha local …

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Nigerian News

Police arrest 7 notorious armed robbers in Delta

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 - by Amaechi Okwara

Delta State Police command on Sunday arrested seven suspected armed robbers believed to have been terrorising Sapele local government area of the state and it’s environs. The hoodlums were arrested …

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Nigerian News

2 bandits shot dead in Ogun, as police recovers 2 AK-47 riffles

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Ogun State Police operatives, in continuation of its bush combing operations in search of kidnappers terrorising parts of the state, weekend, engaged suspected kidnappers in gun battle at Bere …

2 bandits shot dead in Ogun, as police recovers 2 AK-47 riffles Read More
Nigerian News

Police, community leaders call for calm over killing of 5 in Osun

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode, and community leaders in Modakeke and Ile-ife have appealed to residents of the two towns to avoid any action that …

Police, community leaders call for calm over killing of 5 in Osun Read More
Electricity
Nigerian News

BEDC electricity spend N8.5bn monthly for power purchase

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 - by Patrick Ahanor,

The management of BEDC electricity has decried customers indebtedness to the company,  saying  that only one out of two customers pay their bills. The company said it has begun a …

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Breaking News

Breaking: EFCC operatives lay siege at Abuja airport, arrest ex-Abia governor

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 - by Admin III

Former governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The ex- governor, who has …

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Nigerian News

2 policemen nabbed for ‘possessing cannabis’ in Edo

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 - by Patrick Ahanor

Members of Edo State Security Network, otherwise known as vigilante has arrested two policemen over alleged  possession  of  cannabis. The cops were reportedly apprehended during a stop-and-search of their Lexus RX330 …

2 policemen nabbed for ‘possessing cannabis’ in Edo Read More
Business

Customs seizes N91m prohibited goods in ilorin

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 - by Admin III

The Joint Border Patrol Team, Sector 3 of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ilorin, has seized prohibited goods worth N91 million. The Sector Commander, Compt. Olugbenga Peters, disclosed this at …

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Nigerian News

Suspected herdsman arrested with AK-47 in Ogun

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Operatives of Ogun state police command have apprehended a herdsman who simply identified himself as Mohammed, with one AK 47 riffle.  The police public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi …

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The recent papal election, which concluded with the selection of Pope Leo XIV, has generated significant discussion and intrigue, captivating ...

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