The Plateau State Government has rescued dozens of minors during overnight raids on brothels, hotels, and motels across the Jos–Bukuru metropolis. Officials said the operation exposed organised child sexual exploitation and trafficking networks operating within the city. The raid was carried out by the Plateau State Task Force Committee on Human Trafficking. Agencies Involved The…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 18 persons in a fatal auto crash in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred on Tuesday and involved two Volkswagen cars and a tipper truck. The FRSC disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse by the state spokesperson, Corps…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect in connection with an alleged rape case involving a teenage girl in the state. The Command described the arrest as part of its ongoing efforts to protect residents and combat sexual offences. The police disclosed this in a press release issued on…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has blamed excessive speed and wrongful overtaking for the fatal road crash involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and two of his associates. The Corps disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide. Crash occurred on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway According to the FRSC, the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday arraign former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on money laundering charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The anti-graft agency will also arraign Malami’s son, Abubakar Malami, and Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Ltd, a firm linked to the former minister….
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old man, Amadin Williams, over the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, in Edo State. Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest on Sunday. She said officers took the suspect into custody following a report filed by the victim’s elder…
Nigerian troops have repelled an overnight bandits attack in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, killing nine attackers during a prolonged gun battle. The clash occurred in Bakaji and Unguwar Garma, communities in the Goron Dutse area, after armed bandits invaded the villages around midnight on Saturday. Residents said the attackers arrived in large…
At least 10 people died on Saturday after suspected improvised explosive devices detonated along the Magami–Dansadau road in Zamfara State. The blasts triggered panic among motorists and residents in the area. Witnesses said armed bandits planted the explosives along the busy highway. The attack targeted vehicles travelling through the corridor. Eyewitness Recounts Triple Explosion An…
The Kuala Lumpur High Court convicted former Prime Minister Najib Razak on December 26, 2025. Judges sentenced him to 15 years in prison for abuse of power and five years for money laundering. These terms run concurrently, adding to his current sentence. Moreover the court fined him $2.8 billion. Najib showed no emotion as officials…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected banditry and kidnapping suspects in Kwara State following a covert operation carried out on December 19, 2025. According to police authorities, operatives intercepted the suspects along the Komen–Masallaci axis of Kaiama Local Government Area during a joint operation involving the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team and the…
