Author: Nnamdi Deborah

The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a woman identified as Loveth, who was allegedly abducted by armed men, and arrested a 35-year-old man suspected to be a member of the kidnapping gang. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Eleme Police Division, also led to the recovery of a mini bus, two locally made pistols, ammunition and other items suspected to be linked to the incident. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, Loveth was abducted on September 2, 2026, while sitting in front of her shop. The police…

The Cross River State Police Command has launched a manhunt for an unidentified male guest after a woman was found dead in a hotel room in Calabar South. The woman, whose identity has not been established, was discovered unresponsive in Room 2 of a hotel on Clifford Street at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. Police said preliminary investigation showed that the man checked into the room with the deceased at about 8 p.m. the previous day but was allegedly not properly documented by the hotel. The receptionist reportedly entered the room after noticing that its door was open…

At least 24 people, predominantly youths, have reportedly died in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State following suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of locally brewed alcoholic drinks and sachet concoctions. The deaths, recorded over the weekend in Odigbo and Araromi-Obu communities, have triggered concern among residents and prompted the local government authorities to suspend the sale and consumption of locally produced alcoholic beverages in the affected areas. Several other persons who reportedly consumed the suspected substances have been hospitalised and are currently receiving treatment. Medical teams have also been deployed to the affected communities as authorities intensify efforts…

Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Carter Efe, has reportedly lost his official TikTok account with more than 5.6 million followers following repeated violations of the platform’s community guidelines. TikTok confirmed the permanent suspension of the account on Wednesday, citing multiple breaches of its policies. The ban means Efe has lost access to his major short-form video platform, where he had built a huge following through comedy skits, music-related content, and live broadcasts. The development has sparked reactions across social media, with fans and other users expressing surprise over the suspension and questioning what led to the permanent removal…

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across Oyo, Ogun and Delta states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement, saying the breakthrough followed an intelligence-led investigation into the disappearance of a three-year-old boy, Ifakunle Ifagbenro, during a masquerade festival in Oyo town on June 29, 2026. According to Iniedu, police detectives arrested one of the suspected members of the syndicate, Adejoke Popoola, also known as Orente Alagbo, on August 4 after an extensive investigation. He said Popoola allegedly confessed…

Bandits have attacked three communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing two people, injuring one and abducting 26 others. The Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KadVS) disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, Yunusa Shehu. According to Shehu, the attacks occurred in Tunburku, Tudun Amada and Kallon Kura communities, with the assailants also rustling cattle belonging to residents during separate incidents. He said the bandits attacked Tunburku in Kidandan District and Tudun Amada in Kadage District almost simultaneously in the early hours of Monday. Shehu identified the two victims killed in Tunburku…

The Benue State Government has denied knowledge of a reported visit by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state, where more than 200 people were reportedly killed in a recent attack. The denial followed reports that Obi’s convoy was allegedly blocked by youths and security personnel while attempting to access the affected community on Tuesday. Obi, who visited Benue to commiserate with communities affected by the recent killings, said his convoy was stopped along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base, shortly after arriving in the…

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Nomy, has been disqualified from the reality television show following repeated violations of Big Brother’s instructions, rules and disciplinary measures. Big Brother announced Nomy’s disqualification on Monday, September 7, 2026, during the ongoing “Show Ya Sef” edition of the popular reality TV programme. According to Big Brother, the decision followed Nomy’s continued disregard for his directives despite previous warnings and disciplinary action. The housemate had earlier received a final strike in the season after repeatedly failing to comply with Big Brother’s instructions. Her previous infractions reportedly included tardiness and selective participation in activities expected…

At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after suspected bandits attacked Tofa community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack reportedly occurred at night, with the assailants invading the community and killing residents before abducting dozens of others. Security analyst Bakatsine disclosed the incident in a post on X on Monday. According to him, preliminary reports from local sources indicated that between 38 and 40 residents may have been abducted during the attack. However, he noted that the exact number of victims taken away by the attackers was still being verified. The assailants…

A Nigerian man has reportedly arrested his wife and mother-in-law following the death of the couple’s baby amid an alleged dispute over a “push gift” after childbirth. The story was shared by social commentator Ossai Ovie Success in a social media post, in which he narrated the alleged circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the account, the couple had been married for four years without a child. Both spouses were reportedly under 28 and had eventually welcomed their first child after the woman became pregnant last year. Ossai said the woman had requested a car as her “push gift” —…