Police arrest man over girlfriend’s death in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a man, Manaseh Bitrus Jatau, over the killing of his 35-year-old girlfriend, Rebecca Ojonike Jeremiah, following a dispute over a phone call from another woman.Jeremiah’s lifeless body was found along Mai Angwa Street, Romi, Kaduna, at about 7am on Saturday, September 5, 2026, according to the police.The command’s […]
Police arrest 12 suspects over killing of Anambra comedian
The Anambra State Police Command has said it has arrested no fewer than 12 persons in connection with the killing of a popular comedian and town crier, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as “Aiza Nwosu”, as well as other cult-related killings in Awka, the state capital.The command, however, denied allegations that its officers collected ₦600,000 to […]
UNIJOS graduate killed by mob for burial Thursday
The family of Ibrahim Mbaya, the graduate of the University of Jos, who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Jos, Plateau State, has announced that he will be buried on Thursday. His younger brother, James Mbaya, disclosed this in an interview with PUNCH Online, saying preparations were being made to lay the […]
State police: Govs must control CPs, Southern, M’Belt leaders insist
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum on Tuesday endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that governors must have full constitutional powers to appoint and remove state Commissioners of Police, just as the President exercises authority over the Inspector-General of Police. The forum, comprising prominent socio-cultural organisations including Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the […]
Alleged coup: Suspects plead not guilty, remanded in DSS custody
Six defendants on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism and coup plotting before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants were arraigned in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, with the prosecution led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). […]
BREAKING: Court grants bail to El-Rufai
Federal High Court has granted bail to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai, a former governor of kaduna state, has been under detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by political commentator Imran Wakili in a post on X “Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been granted bail by […]
Ex-senatorial candidate jailed 10 years for selling petrol to Boko Haram
A 2015 senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists. The politician was convicted on Friday by Justice Peter Lifu on a one count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism in the country brought against him […]
Army clarifies death of General Braimah in Borno ambush
The Nigerian Army has denied claims that Brigadier General Oseni Braimah died as a result of an unserviceable vehicle during the attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. It also dismissed reports that 17 soldiers were killed, stating that four personnel died in the attack. In a statement on Friday, the Media Information […]
Soldiers kill 10 terrorists in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have neutralised at least 10 terrorists in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The operation also disrupted the logistics network of the armed group. The coordinated clearance operation, carried out on Thursday in Daba and Seri villages in the two council areas, led to the rescue of […]
DHQ confirms Borno military base attack, keeps mum on ‘killing’ of Brigade Commander
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday reacted to an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. However, the Defence Headquarters was silent on reports that the ISWAP terrorists killed Brig.-Gen. O. O. Braimah, a Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, during the attack. […]
