Nnamdi Kanu fails to open defence, cites denial of access to case file
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu told the court that he was unable to proceed because he had not been granted access to his case file, which he said […]
RRS arrests street urchins harassing motorists in Lagos
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested several suspected street urchins for allegedly harassing motorists in different parts of Lagos State. The arrests were part of a coordinated sting operation aimed at curbing the activities of area boys who extort and attack drivers, especially those whose vehicles break down on highways. The operation […]
Lagos Govt, NDLEA join forces to curb drug abuse in state-owned housing estates
The Lagos State Government has announced a new partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to fight the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking within state-owned housing estates. The collaboration aims to promote safer and more secure communities for residents across the state. This was made known by the Permanent Secretary of […]
Troops kill over 50 terrorists, repel multiple attacks in Borno, Yobe
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralized over 50 terrorists and successfully repelled a series of coordinated attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe States. The simultaneous assaults occurred between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, targeting military positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, which fall within Sectors 1 and 2 of […]
FCT Police redeploy DPO over viral assault video in Ushafa
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division following the circulation of a viral video showing the officer slapping a young man during an arrest. The incident, which went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, […]
Police arrest Sowore
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The news of his arrest was first shared by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who criticized the action as a violation of Nigeria’s judicial process. Effiong, in a post on […]
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 hours to defend terrorism charges against him
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence against terrorism charges on October 24, giving him just 24 hours to comply. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, ruled that failure to open his defence as ordered would be seen […]
42 persons confirmed dead, 52 injured in Niger tanker explosion – NSEMA
A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State has claimed the lives of 42 people and left 52 others injured, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Authority (NSEMA). The agency’s Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the figures during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the most devastating […]
Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The verdict, delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, followed a strong case presented by the prosecution which proved Peter’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. According to court records, Peter […]
APC scribe in police net over alleged killing of Yobe food vendor
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested Abdulmumini Garba, the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Karasuwa Local Government Area, over the alleged killing of a 45-year-old food vendor, Falmata Abubakar. The arrest came after a detailed investigation and intelligence operation led by the Bade Police Division. According to the State Police Public […]