Nigerian Police Arrest Key Suspect In Lagos CCTV Shop Explosion
The Lagos State Police have arrested a 20-year-old man, Uzochukwu Ugomadu, in connection with a recent explosion at a CCTV camera shop in Ikeja, Lagos. Ugomadu, who is from Abia State, was caught on April 15 around noon. He was hiding at a house located at No. 5 Fasoya Street, Mile 12, along Ketu-Ikorodu Road. […]
NDLEA vows to act after nursing mum complained about her neighbor who smokes weed and disturbs her baby with the smell
A nursing mother went on social media to ask for help after her neighbor kept smoking weed, which she says is affecting her baby’s health. She shared her experience on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, April 18. In her post, she said the smell of the weed leaves her baby feeling choked and uncomfortable. Despite […]
Murder: Nigerian punter, Killaboi arrested in Doha, extradited to Nigeria
Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as “Killaboi,” has been extradited from Doha, Qatar, to Nigeria after being on the run for months. He was wanted for the murder of Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old first-class student at Lead City University in Ibadan. According to a statement by the Nigeria Police Force, Killaboi was returned […]
3 NDLEA officers shot during raid on Abuja building
Three officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were badly injured after unknown gunmen attacked them during a night raid in the Jahi area of Abuja on Thursday. According to NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the officers were acting on a tip-off and went to search an uncompleted building near the NNPC area in […]
Enugu LG Boss Dislodges Kidnappers On Ambush
The Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area in Enugu State, Mr. Chijioke Ezugwu, recently escaped an ambush by kidnappers. These gunmen, who have been troubling the area, tried to stop his convoy as he was returning from a security meeting in Umulokpa, the council’s headquarters. Reports say the attackers, dressed like herdsmen and carrying guns, […]
Police nab suspected land grabbers with guns and charms in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men suspected to be land grabbers in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu, Lagos. These men reportedly tried to attack homeowners at the Wood Island Estate, which they had invaded before. Last year, over 100 houses in the estate were destroyed during a similar invasion by land grabbers. […]
Borno GIS Chief Uses Police To Arrest 26-Year-Old Critic Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Defamation
A government official in Borno State is being accused of using the police to silence a young man who criticized him online. Engineer Adam Bababe, the Executive Secretary of the Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), had 26-year-old Suleiman Usman (also known as Sultan) arrested on April 12, 2025. The charges were cyberbullying and defamation. Sources […]
Police Arrests Drug Dealers, Seize ₦3.5m Worth Of Tramadol In Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two people suspected of selling drugs. They were caught with a large amount of tramadol tablets, worth about ₦3.5 million. This arrest was made after the police received reliable information. The Command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abubakar Sadiq, shared the news with journalists on Thursday, April 17. […]
Chidinma Ojukwu Tells Court How She Found Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Dead
On April 17, 2025, Chidinma Ojukwu, the main suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, shared details in court about how she found Ataga’s lifeless body. This happened on June 15, 2021, at a short-let apartment in Lekki, Lagos. Chidinma, a former Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, explained […]
Police arrest 65-year-old man for issuing fake varsity certificates in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended a 65-year-old man, Olugbenga Akinola, for allegedly distributing fake university certificates to students in Ekiti State. The arrest has brought to light a concerning scam targeting unsuspecting individuals seeking higher education credentials. Joseph Eribo, the Commissioner of Police, shared details of the case during a press briefing at […]