A 70-year-old farmer, identified as Mr. Ngwe Weyi, has been killed in an early morning attack along the Zanhwran-Nkiedonwro Road in Teegbe village, Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, according to a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Elijah Ahmed for allegedly stealing eight refrigerators from a hotel where he worked. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued over the weekend, noting that five of the stolen refrigerators were recovered from the suspect. According to the police,…
Two men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman over her inability to pay a market levy in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly occurred at a public market on Monday, August 10, 2026. The suspects, identified as Terwase Aye Abere and Mayange Aondowase, both from Igbor village…
Gunmen have killed an 85-year-old community leader, Hon. Reuben Owie, in Edo State. Owie, who served as the Secretary of Iyowa Community, was reportedly shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhungun, Benin City. The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident to journalists in Benin…
A 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, for allegedly ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine. Cyril was arrested on Sunday, August 2, during the outward clearance of passengers aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET930, which was…
The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, 2026. According to the statement, 35 mobile phones were recovered from the suspects during the operations.…
Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal fees during his nearly two-year federal criminal case, according to sources familiar with the matter. The reported costs covered a high-profile legal team that included trial and appellate attorneys Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Brian Steel and Nicole Westmoreland, who represented the…
Here’s a rewritten version in a clear, balanced news style: The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been invited to substantiate allegations he made against Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh. The Force also disclosed that AIG Jimoh has been invited for…
The Nigerian Navy has rescued three passengers following a suspected sea robbery attack along the waterways of Akwa Ibom State. The Commanding Officer of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Navy Captain Adebowale Omotosho, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, August 3, 2026. According to the statement, the rescue operation was carried out…
The armed men are said to have invaded St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in Affa, Udi Local Government area of Enugu State, this morning, August 2. Speaking in a video, locals said it was raining when people began going to church. However, those on the way to the church saw a crowd running out…
