An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. PUNCH Online reports that Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their…
The Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Akure. Officers discovered approximately four grams of Indian hemp concealed inside fresh tomatoes during a routine…
Several teenage girls and young women reported missing from Ebonyi State have been found in Aguleri, Anambra State, following the uncovering of an alleged human trafficking and exploitation operation at a facility identified as Morning Star Brothel. The discovery…
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that four people were killed and several shops set on fire during a recent terrorist attack in the state. The incident took place in Damala village, Woko District of Borgu Local Government Area,…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh gains in the fight against insurgency in Borno State, with 11 suspected terrorist fighters surrendering to the military, eight others killed during encounters, and two alleged logistics suppliers taken into custody. The…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over alleged irregularities involving N55.9 billion earmarked for election materials used during the 2019 general elections. The allegations are contained in the latest…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended three individuals over the killing of a legal practitioner, Chigbo Princess, in a case believed to be connected to “one-chance” armed robbery activities in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Sunday…
The Kogi State Police Command has announced that several bandits have been killed and their operational networks broken up during a recent security offensive, though the specific location of the operation was not revealed. In a statement released on Sunday,…
Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested two persons for allegedly kidnapping a six- year- old- girl and demanding N50,000,000 ransom from the victim’s family. Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu in a statement named the suspects as…
