Police recover 15 cows stolen by bandits in Zamfara attack
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully recovered 15 cows stolen by bandits during an early morning raid on a community in Gusau Local Government Area. The attack occurred around 1:30 am on February 15 when armed assailants invaded Gidan Kwagiri village in Damba District, seizing livestock from local residents. Following the report, the Divisional […]
Three in Court Over Murder of 22-Year-Old E-Hailing Driver Isaac Satlat
Pretoria, South Africa – 16 February 2026 – Three suspects charged in connection with the murder of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where they abandoned their bail application and elected to remain in custody. Satlat was fatally attacked after responding to a ride request in Pretoria […]
Abia SWAN urges NPFL, NFF to investigate Enyimba Vs Ikorodu City Match Commissioner
The Abia State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has strongly criticised a match official following reports that journalists were denied entry into the stadium during a league clash between Enyimba FC and Ikorodu City FC. The group described the situation as embarrassing and warned that such conduct could damage the credibility […]
Amotekun arrests 95 suspects over kidnapping, burglary, illegal mining in Ondo
The Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, has arrested 95 suspects in Ondo State over alleged involvement in kidnapping, burglary, and illegal mining activities. The arrests were made during a series of coordinated security operations carried out across different parts of the state. According to officials, the operation targeted criminal hideouts and areas […]
Two Siblings Arrested For Killing Elder Brother In Imo State
In a shocking case from Umuokoro, Imo State, two brothers, Lucky Amadi and Uzoma Amadi, have been arrested for allegedly killing their elder brother, Orindu Amadi, around 16 years ago. The crime came to light after skeletal remains were discovered in an abandoned family building, exposing a long-hidden family secret. The brothers reportedly killed Orindu […]
Forest guard arrested for allegedly k!lling his son in Borno
A member of the Forest Guard in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State has been taken into custody following the alleged shooting death of his 24-year-old son. The tragic incident reportedly happened on February 13, 2026, at about 5:40 p.m. inside the RRR Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno. The case has since […]
Kwara Govt begins crackdown on street begging after arrest of suspected bandit disguised as beggar
The Kwara State Government has stepped up efforts to curb street begging after the arrest of a suspected bandit who allegedly posed as a beggar in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area. Authorities described the incident as alarming, noting that it has raised fresh concerns about public safety across the state. Officials say the move is […]
Nine women who have children for my husband call me all the time to abuse and curse me – Divorce-seeking woman tells Kwara court
An Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has ended the marriage between Rashida Bashir and her husband, Bashir Adegboye, following allegations of infidelity and emotional distress. The presiding judge, Hammed Ajumonbi, ruled that the union be dissolved after a letter from the husband indicated his agreement to the separation. The court directed the woman to […]
Hit-and-run driver k!lls woman in Lagos
A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a female pedestrian at the NYSC Bus Stop in the Igando area of Lagos State. The incident involved a Mercedes-Benz C-300, whose driver reportedly fled immediately after the collision. The victim was said to be heading to a church service when the crash occurred on Saturday, […]
Insurgents claim 176 abducted in Kwara, release video
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released a video showing dozens of women and children they claim to have abducted from Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State. In the clip, two of the captives said the total number of abductees is 176, contradicting government reports that the figure is under 30. The one-minute, 17-second video, […]