Crimes

Gunmen kill lieutenant, seven soldiers in Kaduna

Eight military personnel, including a lieutenant, were feared killed on Monday after armed attackers ambushed troops conducting a rescue mission…

2 months ago

Court documents detail N40bn fraud scheme by ex-Bauchi Accountant-General

Fresh court filings have revealed details of an alleged N40 billion fraud involving former Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sa’idu Abubakar, who…

2 months ago

Police bust criminal hideouts, arrest 345 thugs in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has recovered 270 dangerous weapons and large quantities of illicit drugs following a statewide operation…

2 months ago

‘We ate once daily’: Freed Ngoshe captives recounts ordeal in Boko Haram caves

Survivors rescued from a mass abduction in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, have described the brutal conditions…

2 months ago

Kidnappers want detained members freed, not Sharia law, N1bn ransom — Abducted Oyo principal

Rachael Alamu, the principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has dismissed reports…

2 months ago

EFCC arraigns two, company over N560m theft in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals and a company before the Lagos State High Court…

2 months ago

Bandits abduct 50 Zamfara elders during peace talks

At least 50 community elders sent to negotiate with bandits in Zamfara State have been abducted during a peace meeting…

2 months ago

EFCC arraigns couple over N1.09bn contract fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-proclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola…

2 months ago

4 coaches capsize as Warri–Itakpe train derails

The Warri–Itakpe train derailed on Monday, with no fewer than four coaches capsizing. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the…

2 months ago

Bandits abduct 50 Zamfara community elders during peace meeting

No fewer than 50 elders of Magamin Diddi village in the Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara…

2 months ago

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