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Thursday, June 25, 2026

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June 24, 2026

Seadogs, FRSC join forces to reduce road crashes in Akwa Ibom

Mr Utipime identified the three causes of road crashes to include human, mechanical, and environmental factors.

FRSC and NAS Logos
June 24, 2026

Police assure Gov. Muftwang of fresh security measures to secure Plateau

The governor promised stronger collaboration with the police and other security agencies towards tackling insecurity in Plateau State.

Gov. Muftwang
June 24, 2026

Police arraign 24 over mob killing of Kaduna teacher

The police command in Kaduna has arraigned 24 suspects for the killing of Malama Ummulkhair, an Islamic school teacher, in Maraban Jos, Igabi local council.

Armed cops
June 24, 2026

Abduction: Oyo CAN directs churches to tighten security around premises, suspend night services 

The association said it viewed with concern the insecurity situation in Oyo State and sympathised with families of victims held hostage by bandits.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
June 24, 2026

Suspect nabbed with 174 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition in Nasarawa: Police

The police command in Nasarawa says it arrested a suspect, Abubakar Abdullahi, and recovered 174 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition from him along the TotorAbaji Road.

AK-47 live ammunition
June 24, 2026

Carpenter bags eight-month jail term for stealing air conditioner worth N350,000

The Prosecutor, Inspector Olalekan Adegbite, told the court that Adewumi committed the offences on September 5, 2025, at about 3.25 a.m., at Mutual Benefit Insurance Company, Onireke, Ibadan.

Courtroom
June 24, 2026

Miner nabbed, jailed for stealing door

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced an 18-year-old miner, Felix Obed, to 18 months’ imprisonment for stealing a fabricated iron door.

Jos prison
June 24, 2026

Businesswoman seeks divorce over alleged threat to life

The judge adjourned the matter until July 13 for hearing in the application for custody of the children.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
June 24, 2026

Oyo: Mexican top drug dealer captured in Ibarapa forest, industrial meth lab busted by NDLEA

A cartel flew in a 56-year-old Mexican methamphetamine expert, brought in specifically to provide the technical expertise for large-scale synthesis in Nigeria.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
June 24, 2026

Two alleged kidnappers fatally shot by police in Ogun

The police command in Ogun has killed two suspected kidnappers, rescued a hostage and recovered a gun, N2.2 million, a phone and other exhibits.

Armed Cops