Author: Nnamdi Deborah

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of children after their mother reportedly left them in the care of a relatively new co-tenant, who later absconded with them. The incident reportedly occurred in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state and came to public attention following the circulation of a video on social media. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Thursday in Uyo, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said detectives had commenced efforts to establish what happened, locate the children and apprehend anyone found responsible. According to…

A 46-year-old woman in Florida, Christina Clemens, and her 22-year-old son, Shane Clemens, have been arrested and charged with incest after deputies investigating a domestic dispute allegedly uncovered a sexual relationship between the pair. The incident came to light in Lakeland, Polk County, southwest of Orlando, after Christina contacted authorities for assistance during a domestic altercation involving her son. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies responded to the scene and arrested Shane after Christina alleged that he had struck her during the dispute. However, investigators said the case took a more serious turn after Shane allegedly became angry…

The body of a woman bearing suspected machete wounds has been discovered near a stream in the Wildlife Park Forest Reserve in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The discovery was made on Thursday morning after security operatives were alerted to the presence of the corpse in the forest. Sources said the woman’s family had commenced a search for her after she failed to return home. The search reportedly ended with the discovery of her body near a stream within the reserve. The deceased was said to have sustained injuries to her face and arm, with the wounds…

A final-year student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oluwole Oluwasegun, has reportedly died by suicide at his off-campus residence. Oluwasegun, a student of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon at his residence around the Damico area of Ooni Layout, Ile-Ife. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Olarewaju Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to Abiodun, the university management received information about the incident on Tuesday afternoon and immediately deployed its Quick Response and Security Team to the scene. He said the Nigeria Police was also contacted, with officers from…

Katsina State Police operatives have rescued three women and a nursing baby after engaging suspected bandits in a gun duel following an attack on Makwanta village in Dutsinma Local Government Area. The confrontation occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, after the police received a distress call reporting an attack and abduction in the community. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, the alarm was raised at about 12:22 a.m., prompting the Divisional Police Officer in Dutsinma to mobilise operatives to the area. Aliyu said the police team pursued the fleeing attackers and successfully intercepted them…

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralised two suspected terrorists, and arrested two others during separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi states. The operations were carried out on September 14 and 15, 2026, according to the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja. Danja said the operations were part of ongoing efforts by the troops to rescue abducted persons, disrupt terrorist networks, and restrict the activities of terrorists across the Joint Operations Area. 10 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Katsina He said troops of Sector 2 in Katsina State responded to reports…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three 22-year-old men over the alleged kidnap of an elderly man, including his grandson who reportedly conspired with the suspects to abduct him and secure N3 million ransom. The suspects were identified as Sani Dikko, Kabir Sani and Salisu Bello. Dikko, according to the police, allegedly provided information that facilitated the abduction of his grandfather, identified as Alhaji Lawal, who was held for 16 days before his release after the payment of N3 million. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit during a confidence-building patrol along Marabar…

The Presidency has challenged former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to honour his pledge to stop campaigning for the 2027 presidency if claims that his administration left financial liabilities in the state are established. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the challenge on Wednesday in a post on X, following an escalating dispute between Obi and the Anambra State Government over the state’s financial records. Onanuga recalled Obi’s claim that he handed over Anambra without outstanding debts and his pledge to stop campaigning if anyone…

Veteran Nollywood actor and one of Nigeria’s most respected stage and screen performers, Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. The death of the celebrated actor was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Olusoji described his father as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, while celebrating his life and enduring legacy in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo,” he wrote.…

Police operatives in Rivers State have reportedly rescued a 15-year-old girl, Amarachi, who was allegedly locked inside a toilet for several months at a residence in Abuloma, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The teenager, said to be from Ebonyi State, was reportedly working as a domestic help in the house of a couple identified as Eze Simeon and his wife when the alleged incident occurred. According to reports, the girl was allegedly confined to the toilet after she was accused of committing an offence. She was said to have spent several months in the alleged confinement, during which she reportedly lived…