Gunmen storm PMF camp in Kaiama, leaving officers dead and residents in panic. Suspected bandits have attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three police officers and injuring two others. The assault happened in the early hours of Saturday, with heavy gunfire…
Five abducted Gateway Polytechnic students have been rescued after a police operation in Ogun State. Police authorities said the students were freed during a coordinated rescue mission following their abduction in Ogun State. According to officials, the kidnappers opened fire when security operatives moved in. A gun battle followed, but the suspects were overpowered by…
Fear spread across Ekiti State after gunmen stormed a church service, killed a pastor and left several people missing. Suspected bandits attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, headquarters of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, during a revival programme on Tuesday evening. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen entered the church at about 6:45…
Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has seized 10,000 Captagon pills in Kwara State during a wider crackdown across the country. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said officers on patrol along Bode Saadu Road in Kwara State intercepted a passenger vehicle on April 21 and found the pills on a 33-year-old suspect, Nasiru Mu’azu. Officials also recovered nine…
Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein used his Hollywood status to exploit women, while the defense claims the relationship was consensual. Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday as his third New York rape trial began with sharply opposing arguments from prosecutors and defense lawyers. The 74-year-old former movie producer has pleaded not guilty to…
The EFCC says criminals are using its identity to extort Nigerians and damage the agency’s image. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concern over a growing number of impersonation scams involving fraudsters posing as EFCC officers across Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said intelligence reports show organised…
A swift police operation in Akure stops a suspected bomb plot before execution. The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over an alleged plan to vandalise government infrastructure in Akure, the state capital. Police say the operation followed credible intelligence on a criminal network operating within and beyond the state. Commissioner of Police…
A deadly English Channel crossing has led to arrests and renewed safety concerns. The latest English Channel crossing deaths have prompted British authorities to arrest a 27-year-old Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life. The incident occurred near Calais, where migrants attempted a dangerous journey to the United Kingdom. According to officials, two men and…
New evidence has emerged in the high-profile Charlie Kirk shooting case. The Charlie Kirk shooting has taken a new turn after court documents revealed that suspect Tyler Robinson allegedly wrote a letter outlining his intent before the attack. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of Charlie Kirk. According to investigators, Robinson…
The hip-hop mogul is challenging his sentence in a closely watched case. Sean Combs has appeared before a federal appeals court as he seeks to overturn his conviction and reduce his prison sentence. The Sean Diddy Combs appeal conviction case focuses on his 50-month sentence for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. Combs was…
