Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 14 terror suspects and identified Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the alleged mastermind behind a suicide bombing network operating in Borno State. The army disclosed this on Saturday after intelligence-led operations in Maiduguri and surrounding areas. Suspect Allegedly Coordinated Suicide Bombings According to Lt.-Col. Sani…
An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Akogun Abayomi Olumide, popularly known as “Lustay,” in correctional custody over allegations of conspiracy to commit robbery, armed robbery, attempted murder, unlawful possession of offensive weapons, and malicious damage. The court granted the order following a police application, pending legal advice from the Director…
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of the Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle involved in the fatal road accident that killed two close associates of boxing star Anthony Joshua. However, the Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, to allow for further proceedings. Driver Charged in Sagamu The driver, Adeniyi…
Kidnappers holding the Oniwo of Aafin, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son Olaolu, and other abducted villagers in Kwara State have demanded a total ransom of ₦450 million. A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed this in a telephone interview on Friday. Breakdown of Ransom Demand According to the source, the abductors demanded…
The Federal High Court in Abuja recently granted bail to Yakubu Adamu. He serves as the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance. Authorities charged him with an alleged fraud of ₦4.6 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the case forward. Justice Emeka Nwite presided over the hearing. He set strict conditions for Adamu’s…
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the planned enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following a court order. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on Thursday. He said the suspension halts enforcement that was scheduled to begin on January 2, 2026. According to Hundeyin, the police will maintain the suspension until the court…
A New Year accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has left an unconfirmed number of passengers feared dead after a serious collision on Thursday. The crash involved an 18-seater commercial bus and a truck. It occurred around the NASFAT axis of the busy highway, causing panic among motorists and nearby residents. Although emergency responders were expected…
The Ogun State Police Command has taken into custody the driver of the Lexus sports utility vehicle involved in the road accident that injured boxing champion Anthony Joshua and claimed two lives. The police confirmed the development on Thursday as investigations into the crash officially commenced. According to authorities, the driver remains in custody while…
Gunmen have kidnapped the Aniwo 1 of Aafin community, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, and one of his sons during an attack on the royal palace in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attackers stormed the palace around 8 p.m. on Wednesday night, New Year’s Eve. They fired shots and demanded to see the monarch…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded another success during a coordinated Borno operation after recovering a surveillance drone from suspected ISWAP terrorists. Troops stationed at Forward Operating Base Izge, alongside volunteer forces, carried out a fighting patrol in the Izge axis of Borno State. During the patrol, they recovered an ultra-light drone used for reconnaissance….
