News as it breaks
The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into the assassination of Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the chairman was shot dead on March…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three individuals following the tragic electrocution of 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo Local Government, Ogun State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Friday in…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) linked to alleged fraudulent activities involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled that the funds were proceeds…
The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has advocated for increased representation of women in uniform, emphasizing the need for equality, justice, and women’s rights in security and paramilitary agencies. Speaking at the 5th edition of Women in Uniform, organized by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Command in…
Officials from the Nigeria Customs Service at the Idi-Iroko Command and their counterparts in the Benin Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering trade relations and curbing trans-border smuggling along the Idi-Iroko corridor. During a strategic meeting held at the Nigerian Customs Service’s Idi-Iroko Command in Ogun State, top officials…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and promoted Uzuegbu Kanayo, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police. Newly Appointed DIGs The six officers elevated to Deputy Inspector General of…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked reports suggesting that former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped before his death. Authorities have clarified that he was found deceased in a hotel room in Abuja under unclear circumstances. According to official reports, Mr.…
The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group P-Square, over allegations of financial misconduct involving $1 million and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi directed that Okoye be held…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged the Nigerian government to consider fencing critical parts of the nation’s borders to curb the influx of small arms and light weapons, as well as other criminal elements. He made this call during a meeting with the House of…
The Kwara State Police Command has successfully rescued an abducted victim, arrested key suspects, and recovered an AK-47 rifle following a coordinated security operation. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the command received intelligence on March 1, 2025, regarding the abduction of Sule…
