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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a five-member criminal gang, including a female suspect accused of luring victims, during an early morning operation carried out on March 24, 2026, in Ihiala. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who said the suspects were apprehended by officers attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu. Items recovered from the suspects include a locally made Beretta pistol, three Qlink motorcycles suspected to have been stolen, and a red face mask. According to Ikenga, “The operatives arrested a five-member gang, including a…

Two nurses have been taken into police custody following the deaths of two young sisters at the General Hospital Zuru in Zuru, Kebbi State, allegedly due to a wrong injection administered at the facility. The victims, aged six and three, reportedly died on March 18 under circumstances suspected to be linked to medical negligence during treatment. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact cause of the fatalities and determine any culpability. In response to the incident, the Kebbi State Government has constituted a nine-member investigative panel to probe the matter. The panel is chaired by the Commissioner for…

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the prolonged and severe electricity outages recorded in recent weeks, acknowledging the hardship the situation has imposed on households and key sectors of the economy. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu admitted that the persistent blackout has worsened living conditions, particularly amid the intense dry-season heat across the country. “I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season, where there is so…

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has raised alarm over what he described as a renewed attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take possession of his Maitama residence in Abuja. Malami alleged that operatives of the anti-graft agency arrived at his home early Tuesday to enforce a forfeiture order and assume control of the property. The development follows recent operations by security agencies targeting several assets linked to the former minister across the Federal Capital Territory. During earlier actions, EFCC operatives reportedly stormed multiple locations, including private residences and office spaces…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to March 31, 2026. The adjournment followed arguments presented on Tuesday by counsel to both the prosecution and the defence. During the hearing, defence counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant his client bail, citing his constitutional rights and the need to adequately prepare for his defence. The prosecution, however, opposed the application, contending that the charges against the former governor are grave and that releasing him on bail could interfere with ongoing investigations. El-Rufai was arraigned…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in Akure following an investigation into a case of conspiracy, stealing, and receiving stolen property. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command said the case was reported on February 27, 2026, by one Adeyemi Robert. According to the complainant, he had attended a social event on February 14, 2026, at Sijuade Street, Akure, where he parked his Toyota Camry saloon car with registration number AH173WWD, custom colour, in front of the venue. He later discovered…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen on Sunday shot dead a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator identified simply as Daniel near the Everyday Supermarket in the World Bank area of Owerri, the Imo State capital. Daniel, said to be an indigene of Ndegwu in the Orogwe community, Owerri West Local Government Area, was attacked at his business location on Sunday evening. A source familiar with the incident disclosed that the victim, reportedly the only son of his family, had previously been robbed and was still grappling with the financial setback before the latest attack that claimed his life. The source, who spoke on condition…

File image of Rivers State Police PRO Grace Iringe-Koko By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers linked to a series of tricycle thefts across Elelenwo, Igwuruta, Tank, and Woji areas of Port Harcourt. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the arrests followed a complaint lodged on March 19, 2026, at about 11:00 p.m. by a 32-year-old tricycle operator, Sadiq Gara. According to the statement, Gara reported at Octopus Base that on March 18, 2026, at about 9:00 a.m., he had picked up three passengers while operating…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported arrest of a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, shortly after hosting him in Kaduna. Obi disclosed the development in a statement posted on March 24, 2026, describing the arrest as alarming and indicative of growing threats to democratic freedoms in the country. According to him, he was informed early Tuesday morning that the cleric had been taken into custody by authorities following their meeting on Sunday in Kaduna. “I have just been made aware early this morning that revered religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under heavy security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for more than 30 minutes before being escorted into the courtroom at approximately 9:34 a.m. Dressed in a light green babanriga with a matching cap, he was flanked by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the Department of State Services, who formed a protective cordon around…