A Magistrate’s Court in Kura, Kano State, has ordered the remand of a man identified as Abdul’aziz in a correctional facility over the alleged assault of a 75-year-old hospital worker. Abdul’aziz was accused of assaulting Hajiya Sahura Abdullahi Kura, a staff member of Kura General Hospital, after she reportedly stopped him from entering the hospital’s…
Armed bandits have invaded Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting the traditional ruler, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi land, alongside other residents. The attack reportedly occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when the gunmen stormed the community. A local source said…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity during an operation in Abini Community, Biase Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Sector 2, following intelligence gathering, surveillance and operational follow-up. The Command’s spokesperson,…
Two personnel of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have been killed after suspected criminals ambushed them in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred as the officers were leaving their base in the Ago-Oyinbo farming area around Ala-Daadaa, where they were carrying out security operations. The…
A woman identified as Safiya Usaini has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrates’ Court for allegedly killing and beheading her co-wife, Safiya Saleh, after accusing her of spying on her while she was in the bathroom. Usaini was brought before the court, presided over by Magistrate Auwal Yusuf, following the completion of a police investigation…
A 30-year-old man, Sunday Pada, was allegedly beaten and stabbed to death by a mob in the Korokpan area of Minna, Niger State, following an accusation of theft. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, confirming the arrest of four suspects in connection…
Fourteen people have been charged in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking operation linked to two fraternities at Pennsylvania State University. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said 13 of the suspects were students when the alleged activities took place between 2023 and 2024, while the 14th suspect, the father of one of the students,…
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The currencies include $73,300, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals, which were allegedly concealed in footwear and sports…
Four Almajiri students have reportedly died after consuming suspected contaminated food in Kano State. The students, who were Quranic learners at Malam Iliyasu Mai Tsangaya in Kadage Sharifai, Ungogo Local Government Area, were taken to Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for treatment after falling ill. According to the National Chairman of the Tsangaya Media Network,…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier and recovered 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives during ongoing operations in Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on…
