Kano residents are in shock after a woman, Maryam Muhammad, allegedly doused her 28-year-old co-wife, Firdausi Musa, and her two young children with petrol and set them ablaze in the Hotoro area of the Kano metropolis. Stunning the local community, the horrific attack took place late Monday night in the Mai Allo area of Hotoro. While the suspect remains in custody at the Mariri Police Division, the injured children, Khadija Ya’u, 7, and Ismail Ya’u, 3, are undergoing emergency treatment with their mother at the Dala National Orthopaedic Hospital and…
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Extortion Crackdown: IGP Imposes 200-Metre Restriction on POS Operators Near Police Stations
In a strategic move to boost transparency and curb extortion, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has barred Point-of-Sale (POS) operators from operating within 200 metres of all police formations nationwide. The strict directive aims to sanitize police environments and eliminate illicit financial transactions near commands. Enforcement of the new perimeter takes immediate effect, with the police high command warning senior officers that strict disciplinary action will be taken if violations occur under their watch. The signal specifically targets the ‘alarming proliferation’ of POS spots near stations, linking their presence to…
NDLEA Arrests Three PWDs for Trafficking, Seizes N5.8bn ‘Loud’ in Lekki Mansion, Busts Skuchies Factory
In a disheartening discovery, NDLEA operatives—as part of ongoing efforts to rid the country of illicit drugs—have arrested 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara and two other Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) for trafficking. The trio was intercepted during interdiction operations in Anambra and Kwara states. According to a statement released on Sunday, May 10, by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, operatives acting on credible intelligence tracked 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara to Akpaka Forest in Onitsha on Wednesday, May 6. Nwabara was caught with 250 grams of skunk packaged in retail…
TCN Substation in Kwara Under Siege as Gunmen Take Workers Hostage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure at its Offa 132kV substation after unidentified gunmen attacked the facility and held personnel hostage.Workers were reportedly subjected to life-threatening conditions during the siege. General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed the incident in an official press release issued on Saturday. May, 9. Early Thursday morning, gunmen forced their way into the station’s control room, disrupting power supply by coercing operators at gunpoint. After forcing the opening of the Offa and Ojoku 33kV feeders, the attackers demanded a total…
Decisive Blow: Army Neutralises 50 ISWAP Insurgents, Recovers Arms in Yobe Offensive
In a major blow to insurgency, the Nigerian Army crushed a multi-directional attack on the 27 Brigade in Buni Gari, Yobe State, in the early hours of Thursday. Troops from Operation HADIN KAI displayed overwhelming combat superiority, neutralising over 50 ISWAP fighters and forcing the remnants to flee in disarray after a fierce gun battle. Providing details on the encounter, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba—spokesperson for the Joint Task Force North East—issued a statement on Saturday, May 9, confirming the military’s success. As the Media Information Officer for Operation HADIN KAI,…
Police Address Fresh Concerns, Confirm SARS Unit No Longer Exists
Addressing widespread rumors of a SARS resurgence, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Zone 2) Olohundare Jimoh has reaffirmed that the disbanded unit remains permanently dissolved. Speaking on the matter, Jimoh dismissed claims of operatives being covertly regrouped, insisting the squad no longer exists in any capacity within the police structure. Footage of police altercations with civilians has flooded social media following the recent extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. While public outrage continues to mount, Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Olohundare Jimoh contends that many of the videos currently…
The Judge Judged: Gombe Magistrate Jailed for 30 Months over Bribery
In a landmark win for judicial integrity, Gombe Magistrate Muhammad Suleiman Kumo has been handed a 30-month sentence for a ₦1 million bribery scandal. Presiding Judge H.H. Kereng delivered the verdict after Kumo admitted to the corruption charges, marking a swift end to the high – profile trial. In a dramatic courtroom reversal, former Pantami Chief Magistrate Kumo was convicted on May 5, 2026, after trading his ‘not guilty’ plea for a confession. The conviction follows a decisive three-count prosecution led by the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal Directorate. However, in a…
Nigeria to Rethink South Africa Pacts Over Targeted Xenophobic Violence
In a decisive move, the Nigeria House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to suspend all bilateral agreements with South Africa. This bold resolution follows a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians, pushing diplomatic relations to a breaking point. In a high-stakes Tuesday plenary, the House of Representatives adopted a motion of urgent public importance regarding the xenophobic crisis. The resolution, championed by Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo, Ondo State), signals a major shift in Nigeria’s diplomatic stance toward South Africa. Since tensions began to boil over last month, no fewer…
NDLEA Nationwide Raid: 83 and 78-Year-Old Grandpas Busted, Notorious Kingpin Nabbed as Major Drug Rings Topple Across Eight States
As the saying goes, wonders never end—and age is certainly no barrier to crime. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently apprehended 83-year-old Pa John Ofiel and 78-year-old Ogunjobi Samuel during a massive nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking. In a statement released on Sunday, May 3, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed that Pa John Ofiel was intercepted on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during a raid at Samek by Powerline in Aba, Abia State. Operatives recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent cannabis strain,…
Tragedy in Kwara: Three Officers Slain in Brazen Attack on Police Base
Tragedy struck the Kaiama LGA of Kwara state as armed assailants stormed the Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Tenebo, leaving three officers dead. Security forces are now reeling from the brazen attack on the camp, which has sent shockwaves through the community. Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi has confirmed the pre-dawn raid, describing a harrowing scene that left three dead and several others in critical condition. The Saturday morning attack has sparked an immediate security response across the region The Command has now declared a massive…