Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to two detained promoters of the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform under investigation for alleged large-scale financial fraud. The decision, delivered on Monday by Justice Mohammed Umar, granted ₦10 million bail each to Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, with two…
Cross River, Nigeria — The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Mr. Adeshina Gilbert, for alleged murder of a commercial driver in Obudu local government area of the state. While speaking to the newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Irene Ugbo, confirmed the arrest in Calabar, Cross…
Niger, Nigeria — At least 22 people have been arrested following a violent clash involving illegal miners in the M.I. Wushishi Estate area of Minna, Niger State that left several injured. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Niger State Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said officers from the Maitumbi Division responded swiftly after receiving reports…
Benue, Nigeria — Four security men have reportedly been killed by suspected armed herders at the Udei community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the incident happened on Tuesday evening when a team of joint security operatives was on a patrol of the area. The…
Auchi, Nigeria — Auchi Polytechnic management has dismissed claims that a student was killed during the recent Student Union Government (SUG) election, stating clearly that no fatalities occurred throughout the process. The clarification came during a press briefing held Thursday in Auchi, where Dr. Angela Egele, Director of the Public Relations Division, addressed circulating claims…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has announced the launch of coordinated security operations involving the Nigerian Army and newly trained forest guards to tackle criminal hideouts in forest areas across Kwara North and South. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Mr. Rafiu…
Gombe, Nigeria — The Gombe State Police Command have foiled an attempted shop burglary in the Buba Shongo area of Gombe metropolis, recovering several exhibits, including a motorcycle and burglary tools. According to the police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, at about 3:00 a.m., when officers attached to Operation Hattara were…
Ilero, Oyo State — The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 11 suspects in connection with the murder of a farmer and the abduction of two women in Ilero, Kajola Local Government Area. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Adenola, during his visit to the affected community on…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The National Leader of the Simplicity Movement, High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, has condemned the recent mass killing in Yelewata, Guma LGA of Benue State, describing it as a devastating national tragedy stemming from security lapses and poor coordination. In a statement released on Wednesday, Jackrich expressed deep sorrow over the loss…
Taraba, Nigeria — The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), has started a two-week multi-agency capacity-building program aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of security personnel in Taraba State. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Jalingo, Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Gebon Kataps,…
Abuja, Nigeria—In response to Nigeria’s deepening food security challenges, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has called for a series of prayer and fasting sessions, urging staff to seek divine intervention for national development and protection. The directive was issued through an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, signed by Mrs. Adedayo Modupe…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a 14-year-old girl from Sokoto State who was allegedly subjected to severe abuse, starvation, and exploitation by the wife of a high-ranking government official. According to a press statement signed by NAPTIP’s Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, on Saturday, the…
Lagos, Nigeria —The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Seun Ogunbambo, Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, wanted for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government of over N976 million through false subsidy claims. The anti-graft agency, in a public notice issued Friday, said Ogunbambo jumped bail while on trial before a Lagos…
Zaria, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army is poised to bolster its operational strength with the deployment of 6,195 newly trained regular combatants across the country. The announcement was made ahead of the passing out parade for members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake, who began their training on January 13 at the Depot Nigerian Army,…
Kastina, Nigeria — Kastina State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl for allegedly faking her own abduction and orchestrating the kidnapping of her four-year-old sister, in a plot to extort a N50 million ransom from their father. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed the arrest while briefing pressmen at the Katsina Command Headquarters yesterday….
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — An 8-year-old pupil of Government Primary School, Ikot Uboh, Abasiofon Udeme Udoekpo, narrowly escaped an attempted abduction in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, near Ikot Ibritam Junction in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The child, who was reportedly in the care of an…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a decisive move to address the growing concern of domestic and sexual violence, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has partnered with AXA Mansard Insurance Plc to promote awareness and education, especially in defense of the girl child. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Mr….
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it had arrested four suspected criminals in Udi Street in Uyo and recovered numerous stolen items. DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement in Uyo on Monday. John said that the suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Police in Enugu State have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, neutralized one suspect, and arrested another during multiple coordinated operations across the state. The operations also led to the recovery of a firearm, a vehicle, and other exhibits. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the breakthroughs were…
Abuja, Nigeria — Concerned over growing security threats and deteriorating infrastructure, residents of EFAB City Estate, Lokogoma, have called on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in resolving critical challenges affecting communities across the capital. The appeal came during a local election held by the estate’s residents to appoint new leadership…
Abuja, Nigeria— The House of Representatives has called for the swift and unconditional release of 18 individuals kidnapped by sea pirates en route to Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State. The demand was made during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Hon. Cyril Hart, a lawmaker representing Rivers State. Addressing the…
Amambra, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Habubakar Umar, for allegedly defiling four minors in the state. In a press statement on Thursday by the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police disclosed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday. “The operatives of Adamawa State Police Command attached to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted circulating social media allegations that one of its helicopters was used to deliver food supplies to armed bandits in Kogi State. The Force described the claims as “misleading, false, and entirely unfounded.” This clarification was issued in a statement released on Tuesday by the Force…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Enugu State Police Command has successfully neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a male victim, following swift tactical operations by its anti-kidnapping squad. The operation was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who revealed that the suspect was intercepted while attempting to flee with…
Edo State, Nigeria — Over the past two weeks, renewed cult violence in Edo State has led to several deaths. In response, the Edo State Police Command has arrested a total of 95 individuals. On Saturday, Moses Yamu, the Command’s spokesman, announced that 64 of the suspects have been charged and remanded in court, while…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Government of Nigeria has expressed strong condemnation over the recent terror attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and injured many, most of them tourists. In an official statement, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, labeled the attack as a heartbreaking tragedy and reaffirmed…
Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of twelve suspected kidnappers and three gun runners in a series of coordinated operations across several northern states, including Taraba, Kaduna, and Bauchi. The operations, carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Special Tactical Squad (STS) in collaboration with the Taraba State Police…
Abuja, Nigeria — The FCT Police Command, in collaboration with the Air Force, successfully rescued a Chinese national who was abducted on April 18, 2025, in Abuja. The victim, employed by Panda Supermarket in Jabi, was kidnapped by two men identified as Abdul Rahim Imman Chindo and Ahmed Suleiman, both of Sunbelt Textile, Sharanda Kano….
Anambra state,Nigeria: The Anambra State Police Command has achieved significant milestones in its efforts to combat crime and enhance security in the state In a daring rescue operation, a joint security team comprising police operatives and local vigilante members successfully freed two kidnapped victims in Ihiala. Rescue Details The victims were abducted by kidnappers who…
Kogi, Nigeria — Two worshippers who were kidnapped during prayers mountain at a remote mountain in Egbola area, along Agbaja Road in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State have been released. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kogi State Command, SP William Ovye Aya clarified that only two worshippers were kidnapped in the attack…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of the popular ABC Transport, wanted over alleged cybercrime. According to a post on the Force’s official Facebook page, Miss Nneji was declared wanted on Tuesday night by the Office of the Nigeria Police Force National…
